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Driving a NASCAR car might seem simple, but it’s more demanding than you can even imagine. What is the average heart rate of a NASCAR driver during a race?

Retry Correct Incorrect Due to the physical demands and mental focus required to pilot a race car at high speeds for hours, a NASCAR driver’s heartbeat averages between 120-150 beats per minute. This is comparable to the heart rate of a marathon runner during a three-hour run.

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Driving a NASCAR car might seem simple, but it’s more demanding than you can even imagine. What is the average heart rate of a NASCAR driver during a race?

• 80-100 beats per minute
• 120-150 beats per minute
• 150-180 beats per minute
• 100-120 beats per minute