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    Is Motorsports One of the Toughest Sports in the World?

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesMarch 10, 20254 Mins Read
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    Many people believe that motorsports and racing in general is safe and easy, especially compared to physically demanding sports. However, the reality is that it’s harder than it sounds. In fact, most people don’t have a reference point for racing and motorsports, as most of the vehicles aren’t street-legal.

    If you do proper research instead of listening to the media, you’ll see that motorsports is more demanding than you think. We’ll cover a few reasons why it’s like that and what makes motorsports one of the toughest sports in the world.

    Insane Lengths

    If you look at the most popular motorsports races worldwide, you’ll see that some last for a long time. Some Ohio racing tracks only last 15-20 minutes, and others take hours. In the case of Le Mans, that’s 24 hours of straight racing. Now, imagine driving for 24 hours. Even if it’s for vacation, most of us would decide against such a feat, or at least take long breaks, sleepover at a motel, etc.

    Can you imagine how excruciating that is? Most people would just decide against it, and drivers don’t get breaks when racing for hours. They must stay awake without a lot of food or drink, or without even going to a bathroom. These problems are solved in innovative ways, but still, the thought of racing in a seat without moving for hours and still being focused on surviving and winning makes motorsports a demanding sport.

    No Breaks

    You get no breaks when racing. Whatsoever. The only break Formula 1 drivers see is when they go to the pit stop. But, that’s an entirely different type of break. In basketball, football, tennis, and even contact sports, you do get breaks to catch your breath. There might even be multiple breaks depending on the sport.

    That doesn’t happen in motorsports, where drivers can only drive their cars as fast as they can in order to win. It’s non-stop action which causes a lot of mental and physical exertion to the likes no one has seen.

    Seriously Risky

    Every sport is risky in its own way. While players get injured when playing football or basketball, the consequences of motorsports may be fatal. It’s literally a life-or-death experience. While fatal crashes have dwindled over the years due to increased security features on the cars or track, the world has lost many great drivers.

    Some crashes, like Ayrton Senna’s in 1994, have completely changed the course of Formula 1. Unfortunately, accidents still happen. This shows you that motorsports is riskier than any other sport, and hugely demanding as well. The extremes are insane, putting pressure on drivers to survive and making the sport feel authentic.

    More Demanding Physically Than You Think

    For the unaware, motorsports racing is more physically demanding than you think. There’s a reason why Formula 1 drivers spend a lot of time in the gym, especially on neck training. Driving at those speeds will take its toll on your body. Keeping a clean line, avoiding crashes, and racing corners right are all tough.

    Racing takes physical exertion to a whole new level, as drivers engage almost all muscle groups at the same time. Mental exertion is a challenge, too, as you’re tasked with using your skills to stay ahead of the competition. Drivers are always required to be 100% mentally and physically when they sit behind the wheel. Teams test their drivers for everything before a race, ensuring that they’re in the right mind and that they’re physically capable of enduring the challenge. That’s not without reasons.

    One of the Most Demanding Sports

    Motorsports racing may not look hard, but if you sit behind the wheel, you’ll see how demanding it is. It requires physical and mental skills and can put a lot of strain on your body and mind. Racing games don’t do it justice. They’re pure virtual fun, but if you’re in a car where you’re trying to lead a race and not cause a fatal crash, things are very different and real.

    That’s why no one should underestimate the hardships of motorsports racing. It’s one of the toughest sports in the world, racing ahead of many physically demanding sports such as football.

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