Nicole Bryant joins us for a look at ways teams are finding solid gains beyond engines, suspension, aerodynamics and strategy.

A physio from www.highlineactive.com.au with over 15 years experience working in all sorts of sports we talk about changing how we think of drivers and team members, why they’re athletes and the importance of proper preparation and recovery.

Nicole’s ‘Driver Athlete’ division has worked with Walkinshaw Andretti United, Erebus and all sorts of other categories, not just Supercars. We recorded this chat in the Arise Racing transporter at the Queensland Raceway round of GT World Challenge Australia.

Her time in the US looking at the way big teams there are embracing this side of the sport and the benefits they’re seeing.

And why it’s not just fitness and nutrition. Biomechanics, ergonomics, dealing with Injury and pain, neurocognitive/reaction training, hydration of course and more.

This one isn’t just for industry people. It is fascinating what you need to do on this side of the pit wall if you want to succeed and to stay successful.

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