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Do race car drivers need to be physically fit?

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At NASCAR's highest level, these drivers will always have the skillset to race a car. But remaining competitive is less about what they look like or how much they weigh and more reliant on endurance. read more

The main reason racing drivers need to be fit is to maintain the high levels of concentration despite the hostile environment. High g force loads and high temperatures, combined with multiple layers of clothing makes for a tiring work environment. read more

" to one of these drivers, you are perhaps not as much of an idiot as you might think. read more

The competitive teams all have physical conditioning programs with coaches for their drivers, meaning lots of hours in a gym. So it seems to me that Nascar drivers, and all top level race car drivers, are athletes , although the requirements of their sport are different. read more

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