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SSDiv6 · 05-14-2017, 01:44 PM

Another area that many don't address is their state of mind and health during the race.

Throughout the years, I have followed what successful drivers do to win and nobody is born with the gifts to win. I have learned it is dedication, state of mind and your health.

Many years ago, in the mid-80's, I recall reading an article about many of the things Jackie Stewart did to prepare himself to win a race. As many can recall, Jackie Stewart is dyslexic, which is considered a disability.

One of the examples was his diet. He didn't consume any alcohol, fats, sugars or carbs at least two weeks prior to the race. His diet was baked fish, legumes, fruits, vegetables, freshly squeezed juice and lots of seaweed. He also abstained eating such things during the event too, until the race was over.

He also had his own way to prepare when he got in the race car; he practiced mind imagery. He would sit in the car prior to starting the car, close his eyes and imagine his body inflating like a balloon. Then he would release all the air out and feel himself relaxed. Taking in to account all the championships he won, it appears it worked for him.

05-14-2017, 01:44 PM	#18
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,583 Times in 582 Posts	Re: How much human reaction in reaction time? Another area that many don't address is their state of mind and health during the race. Throughout the years, I have followed what successful drivers do to win and nobody is born with the gifts to win. I have learned it is dedication, state of mind and your health. Many years ago, in the mid-80's, I recall reading an article about many of the things Jackie Stewart did to prepare himself to win a race. As many can recall, Jackie Stewart is dyslexic, which is considered a disability. One of the examples was his diet. He didn't consume any alcohol, fats, sugars or carbs at least two weeks prior to the race. His diet was baked fish, legumes, fruits, vegetables, freshly squeezed juice and lots of seaweed. He also abstained eating such things during the event too, until the race was over. He also had his own way to prepare when he got in the race car; he practiced mind imagery. He would sit in the car prior to starting the car, close his eyes and imagine his body inflating like a balloon. Then he would release all the air out and feel himself relaxed. Taking in to account all the championships he won, it appears it worked for him.