Karting in a Heatwave – How to Make Sure You Perform in High Temperature
By Karting1 ~ June 30th, 2009. Filed under: Karting Podcast.
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Karl Bickley at Fit2Race gives us an interview on what to do to make sure you are physically prepared to race in the current summer heat-wave.It’s not so simple as drinking loads of water and staying out of the sun, Karl gives some unexpected tips on preparing your body for karting in the heat.
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June 30th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
1KG of ‘Green n Black’ dark chocolate with my feet dipped in a paddling pool sounds awesome! I’ll give it a go once some chains turn up.
Cheers
July 1st, 2009 at 12:16 am
Hah. You poms dont know heat. Try racing in 42c with a track that’s over 60c
Now that’s hot
July 1st, 2009 at 8:51 am
1kg is a bit excessive Jimmy!!! try a couple of squares of it instead…
paddling pool is a great idea though
July 1st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
no Redbull??
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 am
I knew there was a reason I gave up karting lol
October 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
I am from the UK but race shifters on a club circuit here in Brazil, and yes keeping your cool in temps up to 40 c is a bit of a challenge ! However once your body gets used to high temps it does get a little easier to manage. Guys here use simple methods ie after session will put the tea shirt under a cold tap , this certainly helps bring down body temps, unless the female drivers use this method !! then temps usually rise a little, My personal favourite is the Air hose, stick it up the race suit for a few mins before going out. Regards Dave Bates