73911

I normally hang out in the air cooled section but my recent article from Vintage Motorsport magazine. You'll find it here.

You might be able to go faster by working on your body. It's not as much fun as buying parts but it's usually a lot cheaper.

Richard Newton

audipwr1

Core and endurance gets it done

73911

That's why most drivers seem to use some version of the High Intensity workout. Weights - not so much.

Richard

gbuff

Fitness is key, even for DEs.....dropping weight is a very cost/health-effective way to lighten your car! And when you've got a low-hp car (121hp) like me, every pound counts

Gary

wanna911

Calisthenics should suffice but neglecting resistance training isn't beneficial by any means. No muscle endurance equals fatigue.

73911

A lot of older drivers seem to be involved with core.

Richard Newton

Veloce Raptor

Indeed

It really helps me

9114609048

Bike racing helped me get fit and taught be how to corner and brake, in close proximity to other competitors, going very fast. When I started racing cars, it didn't seem very different or too tough.

G

LuigiVampa

Carlos Gomez goes on 50 mile bike rides in between sprint races. I want to beat him to death with a donut!

Bill Lehman

My racing days are long gone but I still do several DEs a year and instruct. I find holding myself in position with a typical students 3 point belt more physically taxing then driving my car with seats and harness. I'm a big believer in cardio and "Total Body" conditioning. The rowing machine is my favorite, it works 86% of your muscles. Add some pushups and some ab work, I like crunches and planks, and you're there. Just before and during track season I start isometric neck exercises. I fall into the "Older Driver" category.

93 FireHawk 968

Hard to imagine getting behind the wheel of any race car and expecting to be even remotely competitive without a sound training regimen. I'm a mere club racer with average race skills but take pride in having the stamina to go full out for a 30 minute race and not worrying about losing spots because I'm unable to keep it together.

ProCoach

We're sort of blessed in this area of the country with specialists, not only for drivers, but crew members.

My go-to folks are Jim Leo at PitFit and Simon Hayes at Performance Physixx. There is a really good book by Dr. R.S. Jutley along with Andy Blow called Motorsport Fitness Manual, also.

Many of the manufacturers, including Porsche, run fitness camps for their drivers.

Yellow996

Robbie Provost recommends cigars, beer and scotch. The key to the regimen is doing them exactly in that order.

jkb157

Yellow996 you forgot one:Oreos

ProCoach

My downfall. Gave em up for Lent, plus beer, wine and champagne... Baby steps! <grin>