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Written by Joe Holding
A few weeks ago Aston Martin"s Darren Turner told us exactly what it takes to become an endurance driver. The effort required sounded arduous and exhausting, and now two of Ford"s GT drivers have confirmed it with a video documenting their fitness regime.Stefan Mucke and Harry Tincknell who will compete in the #66 and #67 Ford GTs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year have training programmes specially tailored to help them deal with the challenging conditions posed by a twice-round-the-clock race.Not only do their bodies have to cope with the stresses and strains provoked by cornering and braking speeds, but they also have to contend with severe dehydration and an interrupted sleeping pattern during the course of the event.
Date written: 25 May 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 3582
A few weeks ago Aston Martin"s Darren Turner told us exactly what it takes to become an endurance driver. The effort required sounded arduous and exhausting, and now two of Ford"s GT drivers have confirmed it with a video documenting their fitness regime.Stefan Mucke and Harry Tincknell who will compete in the #66 and #67 Ford GTs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year have training programmes specially tailored to help them deal with the challenging conditions posed by a twice-round-the-clock race.Not only do their bodies have to cope with the stresses and strains provoked by cornering and braking speeds, but they also have to contend with severe dehydration and an interrupted sleeping pattern during the course of the event.
Date written: 25 May 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 3582
