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Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

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V8 Supercars

While some people may sit back and watch a bunch of (most often) men driving around a track as a bit of fun, V8 Supercar racing is no longer a recreational past-time. It is a perpetually evolving physically and mentally demanding sport that is continuing to push the limits of technology and engineering. It is also becoming increasingly common for teams to consider not just what is fuelling the car, but what is fuelling the driver!

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The majority of V8 Supercar events held in Australia but there is increasing international expansion. There are currently 15 Championship races held throughout the year between the March and December. Race formats are varied. The majority of races in V8 Supercars follow an endurance format of between 400 and 1000 kilometres but there are also shorter sprint races between 60 and 120km. Some races are split over multiple days and driving duties may be...

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Some drivers also consume caffeine in the form of cola drinks, tea, coffee or energy drinks on race day to help prevent fatigue, especially when they feel their "energy levels are low". Drivers who do this should be aware of the beneficial and detrimental effects of caffeine in various forms and amounts and make an informed decision on using it. Often fatigue may be due to inadequate carbohydrate or dehydration so consulting an Accredited Sports Dietitian for an individualised race day plan is essential for performance.

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