Think being a NASCAR driver isn't as physically demanding as other sports? Think again
- Written by Michael Reid, Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida
Race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car, which puts tremendous strain on the heart.Grant Halverson/Getty Images for NASCARImagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is no halftime. There are no substitutions. And players must wear...





