How IndyCar Drivers Are Trained | What It Takes

Maneuvering top-of-the-line IndyCars around tracks at speeds of up to 240 mph is not for the faint of heart. IndyCar drivers are elite athletes from all around the world who undergo intense physical and psychological training to become the best in the world. In May, Insider visited the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500, to see firsthand the training these drivers undergo, from the gym to the track. We followed along with Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2016, to see what it takes to be an IndyCar driver. MORE WHAT IT TAKES VIDEOS: How IndyCar Pit Crews Are Trained | What It Takes    • How IndyCar Pit Crews Are Trained | What I...   How Stunt Drivers Are Trained | What It Takes    • How Stunt Drivers Are Trained | What It Takes   What It Takes To Survive Whitewater Raft Flips | What It Takes    • What It Takes To Survive Whitewater Raft F...   ------------------------------------------------------ #IndyCar #CarRacing #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe:    / businessinsider   BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo How IndyCar Drivers Train To Race A $900k Car | What It Takes