The need to be fit...and why driver's just don't understand

The need to be fit...and why driver's just don't understand
By Ilya Feynberg (c)

Ok, so we now know (or at least should know) that driving and physical conditioning go hand in hand and are such a powerful combination. Yet, everyday I'll get some sort of response from a fellow driver that goes something like this "I'd rather be investing my time and money in making my car/kart go faster then worrying about my how fit I am". Um...ok...and when your performance starts to drop off half way through the race, you can't focus anymore, your muscles are shot, and the now "slower" cars/karts are on your rear end ready to pass you...you and your super fast car/kart have now become worthless. NEVER underestimate the importance of physical conditioning, it will beat you and I promise you'll learn the hard way. Sure, you can probably get away with it in some very novice and junior series, but when it comes time to drive among the big boys, passing the entire package is what separates the boys from the men. Look into the works of any winning race team and driver package and you'll see how much emphasis they place on physical conditioning...even for the pit crew! If you want to stand a chance, you better raise your game! Are you fit enough to race?