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John Beasaw III · 10-07-2008, 09:02 AM

Put a young gun in the driver seat. I did.

Dragsinger · 10-07-2008, 10:37 AM

SSDiv6

I completely agree with your comments. There may be some drivers who can party the night before and perform the next day, I can not. My age is 61 and I have gradually come to understand the importance of driver fitness as part of the overall performance package.

I think it would be an interesting discussion to discover the lifestyle habits of successful drivers. I expect, for the most part, drivers who regularly appear in the late rounds have not been at a late night party in the previous days.

SSDiv6 · 10-07-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger

SSDiv6

I completely agree with your comments. There may be some drivers who can party the night before and perform the next day, I can not. My age is 61 and I have gradually come to understand the importance of driver fitness as part of the overall performance package.

I think it would be an interesting discussion to discover the lifestyle habits of successful drivers. I expect, for the most part, drivers who regularly appear in the late rounds have not been at a late night party in the previous days.

In his book, Jackie Stewart said that the week prior of the race, he would only eat fish, lamb, vegetables, sea weed (not the one people smoke), fresh fruits, juice and water. No alcohol, beef, pastries, sugars or caffeine.

Jack Matyas · 10-07-2008, 12:02 PM

For the first time in probably ten years or so I'm eating properly and getting the right amount of rest nightly and it has made a huge difference in my driving and how I feel on race day........................Getting old is tough and it takes more work trying to keep up with todays young guns . Now if I could only stay away from "Uncle Buck" and those SuperGas guys ........they really know how not to eat ! ! !

Jim Cimarolli · 10-07-2008, 12:30 PM

Gregory P.

I think you and I are in trouble on this one!!!
Sounds like they are getting ready for a 15 round boxing match.

Jim

Jared Jordan · 10-07-2008, 01:09 PM

Cimo,

If it makes you feel any better, my old football coach was told by his Dr. to stop drinking beer in order to lose some weight (mind you this is a man that LOVES his Coors Light). He quit drinking beer for a month and gained 4 lbs. Who says beer isn't good for the waistline?

10-07-2008, 09:02 AM	#1
John Beasaw III Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Marion, N.Y. Posts: 126 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers Put a young gun in the driver seat. I did.

10-07-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers SSDiv6 I completely agree with your comments. There may be some drivers who can party the night before and perform the next day, I can not. My age is 61 and I have gradually come to understand the importance of driver fitness as part of the overall performance package. I think it would be an interesting discussion to discover the lifestyle habits of successful drivers. I expect, for the most part, drivers who regularly appear in the late rounds have not been at a late night party in the previous days. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

10-07-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers For the first time in probably ten years or so I'm eating properly and getting the right amount of rest nightly and it has made a huge difference in my driving and how I feel on race day........................Getting old is tough and it takes more work trying to keep up with todays young guns . Now if I could only stay away from "Uncle Buck" and those SuperGas guys ........they really know how not to eat ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers Gregory P. I think you and I are in trouble on this one!!! Sounds like they are getting ready for a 15 round boxing match. Jim

10-07-2008, 01:09 PM	#6
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 614 Likes: 200 Liked 541 Times in 120 Posts	Re: starting line reaction tools/methods for stockers Cimo, If it makes you feel any better, my old football coach was told by his Dr. to stop drinking beer in order to lose some weight (mind you this is a man that LOVES his Coors Light). He quit drinking beer for a month and gained 4 lbs. Who says beer isn't good for the waistline? __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock

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