How do NASCAR drivers pee?

“Well, you do go to the bathroom,” he told Fox Sports. “Yeah, so if you can hold it, you hold it. If you can't hold it, you go.” However, while everyone reacts differently on the racetrack, Earnhardt Jr.
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Do NASCAR drivers wear diapers during a race?

The answer is: it's on a case by case basis. Most drivers would not readily admit to the fact they wear adult diapers during a race. Based on research, it is exceedingly rare for a driver to wear these absorbent aids on the course. The wearing of them even lends itself to safety hazards.
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Do NASCAR drivers go to the bathroom while racing?

Entering his 10th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, veteran driver Brad Keselowski said while the frequency of having to use the bathroom during a race varies from driver to driver, for him, it's more like once or twice a career. Occasionally nature calls, but he said he rarely responds.
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How do racers pee?

Some drivers do wear adult diapers, but wearing a wet diaper for hours would also cause discomfort. Very few drivers have admitted to using diapers. Most F1 Drivers pee in their suits when they feel the urge for it. They will feel discomfort for a short time when their suit becomes wet.
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Do NASCAR drivers throw their water bottles out the window?

Pemberton said drivers are allowed to toss plastic water bottles out of the window during the race and that it is a common practice. "We understand that they do (throw bottles)," Pemberton said. "Normally, they'll wind up falling to the inside of the track or the apron or something like that.
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Randy Pobst explains how to pee in a racecar



Do NASCAR drivers use catheters?

NASCAR drivers do not wear diapers or catheters during a race. Most say they rarely ever feel the need to the use the bathroom or can hold it until after the race. However, racers are known to unglamorously relieve themselves within the car if the need becomes too powerful to ignore.
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Why do NASCAR drivers throw water bottles?

The first thing that will come to mind for most is that said driver is looking to create a caution which of course is something that most would have to believe NASCAR would frown upon. However, according to some drivers the practice of tossing the water bottles has nothing to do with trying to manipulate cautions. No.
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Do race drivers pee themselves?

Do F1 drivers pee in their suits during a race? The simple answer is yes they do. F1 drivers can relieve themselves during races on the off chance that they need to but many have strongly claimed that they wait until they return to the paddock.
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Do race car drivers pee their pants?

Apparently some drivers wear adult diapers, but most of them just let nature take its cause. According to lifestyle website Gizmodo F1 cars are equipped with a “drinks system” – a simple bag of fluid with a pump. The “drinks” button sits on the steering wheel, with the tube feeding the driver through the helmet.
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Do F1 drivers poop in their suits?

No. F1 drivers' diets are well designed and tailored to their racing schedule. This means that their bowels will be empty during a race, not only so they don't need to poop, but to keep weight to a minimum!
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Do race car drivers listen to music?

In NASCAR, drivers do not listen to music while they drive. The sport of NASCAR is one that requires the absolute focus of every driver involved in a race.
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What happens when a NASCAR driver has to pee?

When he couldn't hold it in any longer, however, the NASCAR royalty was blunt. “Well, you do go to the bathroom,” he told Fox Sports. “Yeah, so if you can hold it, you hold it. If you can't hold it, you go.” However, while everyone reacts differently on the racetrack, Earnhardt Jr.
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How do Indy 500 drivers pee?

Many racers try to pace themselves so they can use the restroom before they reach the track. If the need arises, some take Daly's approach, while others, such as Santino Ferrucci, find the nearest golf cart or scooter and do their best to weave through traffic.
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Do NASCAR drivers use both feet?

NASCAR drivers do normally use both feet, employing what is known as left foot braking. However, since heel-toe shifting can be just as effective as left foot braking when performed correctly, some right-footed drivers may instead try to master that technique.
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Are NASCAR drivers suits air conditioned?

“We don't have air conditioners inside our race cars. We do have a little bit of fresh air that we pull from outside the race car that's filtered with carbon monoxide filters, so it is nice to breath at least some clean air, but it's not cold by any means,“ Ragan said.
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What do NASCAR drivers avoid on race day?

Even now, NASCAR drivers avoid $50 bills at all costs, especially on race day. Dale Earnhardt (2010), for one, made no bones about his dislike of $50 bills.
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Why do Formula 1 drivers drink through long straws?

This includes being able to press a button to hydrate themselves. For many years, drivers used to have a small water vessel in their cockpit with a long straw that ran from the bottom of the vessel, through the driver's helmet, and into their mouth, usually placed beneath the driver for weight distribution.
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Is left-foot braking illegal?

Perhaps, you were told by your parents or driving instructor only to use one leg when driving, especially when touching the gas pedal for acceleration and the brake for left-foot braking. There's no law saying that driving using both feet is terrible. So, technically it's legal to drive utilizing both feet.
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Do F1 drivers pee while driving?

Instead, F1 drivers pee inside their race suits during the race.
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Do F1 racers wear diapers?

F1 drivers do not usually wear diapers or catheters. If a driver needs the toilet when they're racing, they simply have to go in their racing suit, although many drivers claim to never have needed to do so, or not been able to even when they did need, due to the stress of driving at such high speed.
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How do NASCAR drivers stay hydrated?

Drivers Hydrate To Ward Off Dehydration

Some choose not to store bottled water in their vehicle and use a built-in hydration system instead. It goes into their helmet and allows access through a straw. Sometimes, water may not be enough to stay hydrated given the extreme temperatures inside a NASCAR car.
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Do NASCAR drivers shift gears?

Unlike the transmissions on normal manual cars, NASCAR cars do not require the driver to press the clutch pedal while shifting gears. Although NASCAR cars have clutch pedals, these are rarely used when shifting gears. Instead, drivers shift gears by matching the car's speed to the car's RPM (revolutions per minute).
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Why do NASCAR drivers swerve?

When you see a driver swerving back and forth out on a race track, they're not doing it to look cool or to rub in their lead. They are doing it to avoid any debris that might get in their wheels and cause further damage.
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