Turning and braking require more force due to the high speeds and the unique engineering of race cars.
Race car drivers face unique challenges that require strength, endurance and hand-eye coordination.įirst, the physical effort of driving a race car is much greater than that of driving your family car. But unlike other athletes, race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car for hours at a time. Our data shows the metabolic demands of auto racing and basketball are similar. We’ve learned that professional drivers need extraordinary physical and mental stamina to compete in major racing series such as NASCAR, Ind圜ar and Formula One. Our research team from the University of Florida and Michigan State University is collaborating with NASCAR to better understand the stressors drivers experience on the track. But how many truly grasp the physical and mental strain placed on the drivers? The fans who attend are sure to appreciate the sound, speed and spectacle.
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