NASCAR Driver Aric Almirola on life in the driver’s seat and the importance of recovery

Hot cars, high speeds, and hours of deep focus are required to excel in racecar driving. NASCAR driver Aric Almirola shares firsthand what it’s like to be in the driver’s seat and manage the physical and mental strains that come with being a professional driver. Aric discusses how his grandfather inspired him to start racing (3:08), the injuries he's dealt with and the toll racing takes on your body (5:12), driving a car in a 140 degree cockpit (9:45), the G-Load of racing (11:11), how he focuses while driving at 200 miles per hour (20:01), finding the flow state (21:18), the importance of hydration (22:28), overcoming adrenal fatigue (28:15), sleep and sleep consistency (33:42), his keys to success (35:19), and the NASCAR-WHOOP Live integration (41:41). 

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