I know there was a very old thread. But specifically what are you doing on really hot days to stay cool particularly in the car? Being old and carting some pounds isn’t helping. But I like food. Anyone using the vests?
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Posts: 6539 | Location: Illinois | Registered: July 08, 2004
I wear a vest and hydrate (only water) on really hot day, I'm far from being a kid (84) anymore so my energy and focus levels are substantially lower than when I was younger. I never drink sodas, or as Scotty called them, "Crack in a can". That immediate rush is usually followed by a sluggish feeling that extends over a longer period. Stay away from meat and heavy foods on race day and lose that extra weight.
Heat has a minimal effect on me (up to 100) but humidity (anything over 85%) is a killer so a few minutes in the air conditioned motorhome really helps. Not a lot of advice you haven't heard before but it's all I can contribute.
Bob
Posts: 3359 | Location: Lakeside, Ca | Registered: February 15, 2003
Originally posted by RPROGAS: I wear a vest and hydrate (only water) on really hot day, I'm far from being a kid (84) anymore so my energy and focus levels are substantially lower than when I was younger. I never drink sodas, or as Scotty called them, "Crack in a can". That immediate rush is usually followed by a sluggish feeling that extends over a longer period. Stay away from meat and heavy foods on race day and lose that extra weight.
Heat has a minimal effect on me (up to 100) but humidity (anything over 85%) is a killer so a few minutes in the air conditioned motorhome really helps. Not a lot of advice you haven't heard before but it's all I can contribute.
Bob
The humidity in Illinois makes it extra bad. You just get wet and there is no evaluative body cooling. I think I’m going to try a vest. Usually it a diet soda on the way home. Might do a sports drink if I have run through a lot of water in a day.
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Posts: 6539 | Location: Illinois | Registered: July 08, 2004
Maybe NHRA should develop a "Seniors" Class since they have a "Juniors" Class. Bucky, you Ferny and I would be perfect for the class. Ever look around and notice the age of a lot of NHRA Competitors? Almost none of them are kids. Come to think of it, a few of my kids would qualify, (Over 60).
Bob
Posts: 3359 | Location: Lakeside, Ca | Registered: February 15, 2003
Originally posted by RPROGAS: Maybe NHRA should develop a "Seniors" Class since they have a "Juniors" Class. Bucky, you Ferny and I would be perfect for the class. Ever look around and notice the age of a lot of NHRA Competitors? Almost none of them are kids. Come to think of it, a few of my kids would qualify, (Over 60). Discounted licenses and entry fees too please! Bob
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Posts: 6539 | Location: Illinois | Registered: July 08, 2004
I remember seeing a post somewhere years ago I guy took a bilge pump for a boat and mounted it like next to steering column so would blow air on him thought was a neat idea I have a cool shirt with the bag but not sure we’re to put the bag while in car thinking about making a mount like on firewall plate behind drivers compartment
Posts: 457 | Location: Natick MA | Registered: November 15, 2017
Originally posted by RPROGAS: Maybe NHRA should develop a "Seniors" Class since they have a "Juniors" Class. Bucky, you Ferny and I would be perfect for the class. Ever look around and notice the age of a lot of NHRA Competitors? Almost none of them are kids. Come to think of it, a few of my kids would qualify, (Over 60).
Bob
off topic but ya know I always thought it would be cool to see some 32 or preferably 64 car shootouts of racers say 60 years old and older. Be kinda cool to see some older racers we have all looked up to and raced against battling it out. I think it would be a good one to watch.
I had a OG client tell me he finished and ran his "retirement" car. I asked what it was. It was a door car with a lot less HP than he normally worked with. He was aiming at local heads up or super pro. Just to keep driving.
The big reveal was that it had air conditioning. He had made up a drainable catch basin to catch the condensation. He stated it was so much fun tooling around watching the younger guys sweat and look miserable. Sounds like a plan.
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Posts: 406 | Location: Urbana, IL 61802 | Registered: December 03, 2003
Actually if you look at the thread on here about the Elite dragster that Ed posted the owner has vents on the dash with hoses going to it from a blower to give him air flow
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