Measuring human physiological data in IndyCar racing

This study conducted by David P. Ferguson and Nicholas D. Myers of the Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University researched the relationship between physiological and fitness variables and automobile racing performance. 

Automobile racing is one of the largest sports in the world with a viewing audience equal to American Football. The IndyCar series is an open-wheel racing league where drivers race open-cockpit carbon fiber chassis powered by an engine. The race cars compete on street and road courses and often reach top speeds of excess of 170 miles.  (David P. Ferguson, 2018)

This study conducted by David P. Ferguson and Nicholas D. Myers of the Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University researched the relationship between physiological and fitness variables and automobile racing performance.

To test the role of fitness and blood glucose on driving performance, heart rate, breathing rate, and skin temperature were evaluated during practice racing sessions using the Equivital EQ02+ LifeMonitor. 

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Link to paper.