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