NASCAR drivers are often on the defense about whether they’re athletes. Despite zipping around the track for hours on end in scorching heat, they’re often battling stigmas that they aren’t as athletic as, say, marathon runners or football players. Newly released biometric data from NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray, however, seeks to put an end to […]
NEW YORK — You wouldn’t think race car driving would require a high level of physical endurance. But for NASCAR superstar Jimmie Johnson, running and cycling are part of his daily routine. Through a program at Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has used high-intensity training to figure out how […]
During the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, Snapchatters were able to get up-close-and-personal with Daniel Suarez’s No. 19 car in pit row. Team jackman Trey Burklin wore Snap Inc.’s new Spectacles during pit stops, showing fans what it’s like to operate on a race car via a first-person perspective. According to Bryan Cook, […]
NASCAR drivers have been officially allowed to use biometric devices to measure heart rate while driving for the first time this year, and have had mixed feelings using the devices. Devices eligible for use are certain models made by Garmin, Misfit, Polar, Samsung, TomTom and Jawbone. The wrist-worn devices may not transmit data or connect to the […]
Dell EMC has announced the company’s first NASCAR sponsorship by teaming up with JTG Daugherty Racing. This partnership is the latest example of technological growth in NASCAR to improve performance. Through Dell EMC solutions, JTG Daugherty plans to enhance its performance on the track and in the shop floor. “During races, we are required to execute […]
