The Science of Motorsport

290 Pages·3.497 MB·English

by  David P. Fergusson

e Science of Motorsport
Despite its worldwide following, high levels of investment and scientific
complexity, there is a la of evidence-based literature on the science of
human performance in motorsport. Focusing on the physiological,
psyological and sport medicine aspects of training, performance, injury
and safety, The Science of Motorsport is the first book to provide an
accessible and up-to-date resource for stakeholders at all levels of
motorsport.
Addressing the physiological and psyological stresses of racing across a
full range of sports, from Formula 1 and IndyCar to NASCAR and
endurance racing, the book includes apters on:
nutritional and physical training strategies for drivers;
the driver’s ne;
injury rates and pathologies of open-wheel driving;
return to competition from concussion;
driver safety;
and considerations for pit crews and safety staff.
Accessibly wrien and made up of contributions from world-leading
authorities in motorsport science resear, this is a crucial resource for
racing drivers, physical trainers, pit crew members and safety personnel, as
well as researers and students with an interest in applied sport physiology,
applied sport psyology or sport medicine.
David P. Ferguson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of
Kinesiology at Miigan State University, USA
e Science of Motorsport
Edited by David P. Ferguson
First published 2019
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British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Ferguson, David P., editor.
Title: e science of motorsport / edited by David P. Ferguson.
Description: New York : Routledge, 2018. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018015448 | ISBN 9781138301788 (hardba) | ISBN
9781138301795 (paperba) | ISBN 9780203732311 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Automobile racing. | Sports sciences.
Classification: LCC GV1029 .S346 2018 | DDC 796.782—dc23
LC record available at hps://lccn.loc.gov/2018015448
ISBN: 978-1-138-30178-8 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-138-30179-5 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-0-203-73231-1 (ebk)
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Dedication
I would like to dedicate this text to my father, Paul, for teaching me
to be a scientist at a very young age and to my wife, Catherine, for
always supporting and encouraging me in my scientific pursuits.
Anowledgments
It is with great appreciation and respect that I anowledge the help of Dr.
Miael B. Reid of the University of Florida in assembling this text.
I would also like to thank Kim Jason, Chris Buer Photographs and LAT
Images for generously providing the photo for the cover of this text.
Additionally, a special thank you is given to Christopher Kuenze, Samuel
Barthel and Abby Pritard for their assistance in editing this text.
Contents
Acknowledgments
List of figures
List of tables
List of contributors
Foreword
 1 e biology of automobile racing, more than just turning le
Lydia Pineault and David P. Ferguson
 2 e physiological stress of automobile racing
Edward S. Potkanowicz
 3 Nutrition recommendations for race car drivers
Claire Haft and Alexandria Stanjones
 4 e ne of the driver-athlete
Don Gatherer, Jon Malvern, and Angus Perry
 5 Psyological considerations for motorsport
Karl Erickson and Daniel Gould
6 Merging medicine and tenology to improve safety in motorsports
Terry Trammell, Jeff Horton, and Daniel Colvin
 7 Return to competition of automobile race car drivers following
concussion
Julia Daly
 8 e safety crew and event staff
Teena M. Garrison and Harish Chander
 9 Driver and team interactions
David P. Ferguson
10 Implementation of the science of automobile racing
Charlie Kimball
Index