Sunday, May 24th is the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Driver Graham Rahal is getting ready to make a run at the checkered flag!
There is a common misconception that race car drivers don’t need to be in good shape, but on the contrary, drivers need to be elite athletes to compete in the IndyCar Race Series. Drivers need to be fit to maintain high levels of concentration to endure a hostile environment with high g force loads and high temperatures – combined with multiple layers of clothing, all of that makes for a tiring work environment. Diet and exercise are key factors in a driver’s race preparation but with their hectic schedules, it isn’t always easy.
In this interview, Indy Car driver Graham Rahal will reveal what it takes to prepare for the Indy 500, his pre-race diet and his thoughts on the Indy 500.
About the Talent:
Rahal grew up attending race events around the world with his father, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time Indy car champion Bobby Rahal, and cut his teeth in karting and moved up through feeder series to Indy car racing. In 2008, a victory at St. Petersburg – in his IndyCar Series debut – made him the youngest winner in a major auto race at 19, 93 days old. He also co-drove the winning car in the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race.
This interview is provided by Meta a multi-health wellness line from the makers of Metamucil®
