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Apr 21

GREGORY: Fitness no mere fad for today’s drivers – Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

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NASCAR traditionalists love to reminisce about the formative days of the stock car spectacle when T-shirt clad moonshine runners and daredevils triumphed through ingenuity, willpower and country strong toughness.

Those drivers often smoked cigarettes, partied into the night and were not exactly workout warriors.

Flash forward to the modern day of this corporate-driven sport, and those folksy stories come across as somewhat cautionary tales.

Most of the drivers in each of the top three levels of NASCAR now spend their mornings grinding in the weightroom.

Following the lead of legendary former driver and workout warrior Mark Martin and Mens Fitness mag-azine cover model Jimmie Johnson, the hottest trend for drivers involves cycling, marathons, triathlons, hiking and mountain climbing.

Its all about conjuring up those powerful endorphins that help a person attack each day with gusto.

On Thursday, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular Trevor Bayne pushed himself during a workout at 6 a.m. before engaging in a wide-ranging telephone interview. He then planned to work out again in the afternoon.

From improved endurance in long races to a general boost in confidence, Bayne said his workout routine has paid dividends in the form of improved finishes.

Johnson, the seven-time Cup champion, trains six days a week and has completed an Olympic-distance triathlon. He focuses on anaerobic work, resistance training and speed work and strives for power and speed through activities such as running stairs.

Many fans look up to NASCAR drivers as indestructible machines who can harness and navigate a 3,400-pound monster machine at dizzying speeds around tracks that would make roller coaster fanatics drop to their knees in fear.

NASCAR drivers certainly have advantages in the form of team workout areas, personals trainers and nutritionists. And hopefully they can set an example for their fans of all ages to practice smart eating habits and follow fitness programs.

The focus on flexibility, strength and hand-eye reflexes prepares drivers for demonic tests such as Bristol Motor Speedway where drivers continually rip off flawless 15-second laps around a .533-mile oval.

These guys may endorse sugary soft drinks and fast food, but they watch everything they drink and eat. Just check out the physique of a Cup driver. Not much body fat there. Remember Carl Edwards, better known as He-Man.

The demands on a Cup superstar or young charger with a Fortune 500 sponsor are high, but so are the rewards. Just like athletes in stick-and-ball sports, NASCAR drivers are always searching for that extra edge.

As you watch the stars in the Monster Cup, Xfinity and NASCAR K&N Series tackle the high banks of BMS this weekend, remember that they pay a daily sacrifice for fame and fortune. And that price involves early wakeup calls followed by sweat and pain.

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