The Risks of Our Sport

[rognelson777]

Dehydration at the race track. After hearing the details of the accident, i thought it might be a possible cause for this accodent.
Think about it, extreme heat, A busy day racing , not getting hydrated, sometimes sitting in staging lanes for hours,. It was a dragster, so fire suit. I have seen the effects of bad dehydration, you can pass out and not even see it coming.
Had it happen to a friend at the vegas race, just slumped over in a chair and had to go to hospital for fluids.
Easy answer is, if you are not peeing, you are dehydrated, be careful

[nickh]

Great points, tomorrow here in Houston, heat index will be 117 degrees. Our training at work is if you are thirsty right now your already in 1st stages of heat stress! If you urine is dark yellow your in deep trouble.

My heart goes out to his partner and family members, only God knows what happened. We all take so many things for granted everyday.

[Travis Miller]

Another sign of over heating is when a normally calm individual becomes extremely irritable for no reason at all.

[StickBBF]

Originally Posted by rognelson777

Easy answer is, if you are not peeing, you are dehydrated, be careful

Agreed....and sweating is NOT the same as peeing!

I have instructed Heat Stress Management courses and I will add that 'are you peeing' means urinating at least every 3 hours you are awake.
The volume of urine isn't as important as the frequency you urinate.

Drink water or water-based electrolyte / mineral drinks. Stay away from caffeinated or drinks containing alcohol - as they will act as a diuretic and not keep you hydrated.

Be Safe out there in the Heat! - StickBBF