Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Restored Humvee by Warfighter Made, Features A FluidLogic Hydration System
Warfighter Made's M998 Humvee they call "Beefy," is equipped with a FluidLogic hydration system that flows through the vehicle's fresh air helmet system and Maglock Air magnetic coupler. Watch the video above to learn more about this amazing vehicle.
SCORE Journal Magazine Reports On A New Hydration Study Affecting Off-Road Racers And Their Performance
El Segundo, CA - SCORE Journal Magazine, the official publication of SCORE International off-road racing, published an article in the August 2021 digital issue, on the hydration study done by Dr. David Ferguson. Read the full story here:
FORMER NASCAR DRIVER TEACHES TODAY’S STAR THE BENEFITS OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PREPARATION ALONG WITH PROPER HYDRATION
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| Josh Wise former NASCAR racer shares his fitness knowledge as Driver Performance Manager for current Chevrolet teams |
“As a driver, I was always looking at how I could improve myself and my performance,” said Wise. “My conditioning was a serious part of that, as that led me to become a triathlete during my racing career, participating in the Ironman competition and half-marathons. The things that I learned competing as a triathlete I tried to incorporate into my auto racing preparation.
“Conditioning is not optional for today’s athlete—it is a must,” said Wise. “Strength training, endurance, cardio, along with proper nutrition and hydration are critical. That’s the price of admission. My team and I work with drivers to ensure that they follow a conditioning regimen that allows them to perform in the race car at the highest levels. All athletic performance has both a mental and a physical component. Once a driver meets basic fitness requirements, we work on the mental aspects of performance. Then, we introduce situations into their workout regimen that help them also deal with mental stress.”
It’s talked about frequently, but it is hard for people to fathom how incredibly taxing it is on a driver to sit in a hot environment for three to four hours and stay focused on the task at hand. If a driver is not in excellent condition and properly hydrated, it can negatively impact both mental and physical performance, affecting their reaction time and ability to focus.
The preliminary results of a recently released study showed a connection between dehydration and driver performance errors. Conducted by Dr. David Ferguson, associate professor at Michigan State University, the study reinforces that the key to proper hydration is consistency—small amounts of fluids on a consistent basis.
“The topic of hydration has been well-researched, but not in motorsports,” said Wise. “Dr. Ferguson’s study addresses a problem that needed to be solved.”
It’s not simply about taking in fluids but absorbing those fluids that are the key. It’s the drinking pattern where most drivers get into trouble, going long periods without drinking, and then drinking too much at once.
“As a triathlete, I learned the importance of proper hydration,” noted Wise. “During an Ironman event, I would program myself to drink every three minutes. I took that philosophy into the race car and would monitor temperature, my weight pre-and post-race, fluid consumed, and take copious notes after each race. Hydration was something of which I was very aware, and it became somewhat intuitive to know when I needed to drink—provided I was not in the middle of a long stretch of green-flag laps. FluidLogic now has a system that takes a lot of the thinking out of it for the driver, so they can stay properly hydrated but stay focus more on driving.”
A constant level of optimal hydration, as provided by the FluidLogic™ system, can keep a driver well-hydrated, resulting in better reaction time and fewer driver errors, as the study shows. In the study, the drivers using the FluidLogic system delivered a 1-second faster late-race lap times in simulated racing conditions.
The FluidLogic™ “smart” hydration system is an automatic hydration system that precisely measures and delivers the right amount of fluids right when they are needed to achieve optimal performance. The frequency and amount of fluid can be pre-programmed through the FluidLogic app. The computer alerts the driver that it is time to hydrate with an LED light on the steering wheel. When the light flashes, the driver pushes the button and the “instant-on” pump delivers the perfect amount of water to keep them hydrated during the race through a 4-mil hydration hose that runs through the center of their MagLock® fresh-air hose to a mouthpiece designed to attach to their radio mic.
Monday, August 23, 2021
NHRA Jr. Dragster Racer Parker Howe Uses FluidLogic To Stay Hydrated And Focused Between Rounds
El Segundo, CA- While it takes only seconds for an NHRA drag race to be over, racers often have to wait for a long time in their vehicles before coming up to the starting line. For the Howe family, the benefit of being properly hydrated before and during an NHRA racing event was a revealing fact with their eight-year-old NHRA Jr. Dragster racer Parker Howe. “We incorporated the FluidLogic Flush 360 system into Parker’s helmet and found that he drinks 16-20 oz of fluid before each pass,” says Jesse Howe, Parker's father. “It’s hot out there, and keeping Parker healthy and alert is key to his overall performance.”
“Between rounds, he is usually wrenching, running around with friends, and working up a sweat. When it’s time to race, he gets into the race suit and hops into the car. We push him out to the staging lanes, where he sits and waits under the hot sun. I put the umbrella over the dragster’s cockpit, but he can also take a drink by pressing the button on the steering wheel to keep hydrated.”
The FluidLogic Flush 360 system feeds fluid from the Fluid Containment bottle and up through the Maglock® magnetic connector located on the side of Parker’s helmet. “We integrated the system just fine,” said Jesse. “The entire unit is flexible when finding a place to mount it. Since most cars are using batteries for lights and fans, powering the in-car system wasn't difficult. It doesn’t draw much power, so the same battery runs all weekend. It was easy.”
The Fluid Containment bottle is insulated to keep fluids cool and can be easily detached from its mount to refill or swap out. “The bottle and quick-release mount are huge for us,” said Jesse. “For the weight of the dragster to be correct, the bottle must be exactly full each time he goes out. The Maglock® connector on the helmet also makes it easy for Parker to enter and exit the car. Before we used the system, we had no idea how dehydrated he was until we saw how much he drinks. We refill the bottle seven to eight times a day! Now that he’s been drinking more to stay hydrated, we feel he has a competitive edge and tends to make good decisions when speeding up to 60 mph down the track.”
The Howe family competes in 12 events from January thru June and at the end of the 2021 season, Parker took third overall in points. “This was a huge accomplishment for us,” said Jesse. “I had no idea how much it would help Parker be at the top of his game at all times. For me as a parent, it’s also great knowing my child is healthy and safe, pass after pass.” For more information on the FluidLogic system by RSI Inc. visit www.fluidlogic.com.
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Ryan Arciero Wins The 2021 Vegas To Reno Off-Road Race, With A New Truck Equipped With The FluidLogic Hydration System
The new truck comes after his #32 Levis race truck burned to the ground at the 2020 Vegas To Reno race, ending what would have been a great season for the team. “With this win, I feel like the Phoenix rising,” said Arciero. “It was also the first time I used the FluidLogic hydration system in an actual race, and along with the new truck, it also performed flawlessly.”
Arciero knows about proper hydration from his training riding road bikes long distances. “When it comes to hydration, I know my body and when to drink while I’m riding,” he said. “The fact that I can program the FluidLogic system was a big advantage for me. I found the flexibility to be a huge benefit. I can set the pressure, the amount of fluid, and the frequency, based on what I know my body needs. This race was probably the worst environment with triple-digit heat and a dusty environment. I programmed the FluidLogic system to give me short quick drinks more often, and when I got to the finish line, I felt great.”
The results of a preliminary study on motorsports hydration conducted by Dr. David Ferguson Ph.D. ASCM-CEP, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University (MSU), demonstrated a large difference in a race driver’s core temperature, overall performance, and improved focus leading to faster lap-times when hydrated with an optimized drinking pattern. “Using the system, I was pleasantly shocked. I usually think I needed more water less often, but with the FluidLogic system, it was the exact opposite. By hydrating more often, there was no fade-off towards the end of the race, and not having a third line off my helmet was huge.”
The FluidLogic Coaxial system feeds fluid through the fresh-air inlet hose connected to Arciero’s helmet via the Maglock Air magnet coupler. Liquid then flows into the Aquacom, a silicone nozzle that slips over and around the driver’s in-helmet microphone without any interruption to communication. Arciero will be racing at the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 in September, a race he won in 2019, and hopes to utilize his new race truck and the FluidLogic system to his advantage. For more information on the Fluidlogic system by RSI Inc. visit www.fluidlogic.com.
Friday, August 6, 2021
University Of Michigan Preliminary Study Shows Hydration Patterns In Race Drivers Can Improve Lap-Times And Braking Ability, While Reducing Driving Errors
The study found that those drivers using the Fluidlogic pre-programmed hydration system increased the drinking patterns that subsequently lowered core body temperatures, preserved braking ability, and reduced driving errors. “Those drivers who were drinking more water and staying hydrated saw favorable physiological and performance indicators that were associated with a one-second improve in lap times with the Fluidlogic system, compared to those drinking with a water bottle during times when it was convenient, such as before the race, during pit stops, and after the race,” said Dr. Ferguson.
“The results from this preliminary study prove what the design, logic, and capabilities of a pre-programmed hydration system like Fluidlogic can do for a race driver and team,” says Fluidlogic CEO Ed Jaeger. “After five years of testing and development, it’s great to see more academic proof of our concept, and with many racers in NASCAR, IndyCar, Sportscar, and off-road racing already using our systems, we are excited to see the results in real-time. It’s a performance and safety system that is proven, reliable, and takes away the ‘effort’ of proper hydration from the driver and making it seamless with the vehicle.”
More information on Dr. Ferguson’s study will be released soon, offering more insight into how proper hydration can benefit motorsports athletes by improving their performance and recovery times. For more information on the Fluidlogic system by RSI Inc., and other products like the Maglock Air magnetic coupling device, visit www.fluidlogic.com and www.maglockair.com.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
RSI Inc. Adds Todd Hayes As Head Of Motorsports
El Segundo, CA - Making long-lasting relationships with race teams in various forms of motorsports is how RSI Inc. has had great success with professional race teams. Leading the way to maintain and develop new relationships is Todd Hayes, who was retained onto the RSI team as Head of Motorsports. “I knew Todd from when we raced go-carts a while ago,” said Ed Jaegar, RSI CEO. “Over the year’s he gained experience in motorsports sponsorship sales and marketing partnerships that prove to be very valuable to how we are introducing RSI products to race teams in NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, Off-Road and many other forms of motorsports.”
Hayes started his career working with Baja racing legend and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee, Bob Gordon at age 18. “I worked with the team and got a taste for motorsports that continues to be my passion,” says Hayes. “I later went on to work for Oakley to become their Global Director of Motorsports, working with teams on safety apparel, and signature eyewear.” Hayes also worked with Wheel Pros managing global marketing and partnerships in the motorsports categories until his newest position with RSI Inc. “There are great opportunities for RSI’s products like the FluidLogic hydration systems, with racers in all kinds of motorsports,” says Hayes.
In his position with RSI, Hayes is responsible for introducing motorsports teams to the FluidLogic system and familiarizing them with the operation and support. “It’s great to see the results and the excitement of race teams once they experience how they can perform and focus much better once drivers are properly hydrated,” says Hayes. “With an automated system that does all the thinking for them, it takes hydration out of the equation and many teams using it have seen great success in their on-track performance and post-race recovery. Everyone who has tried the FluidLogic system, won’t go back to using a water bottle or bladder ever again.” For more information on RSI Inc.’s products such as the FluidLogic hydration systems and Maglock Air magnetic air hose coupling system, visit www.fluidlogic.com and www.maglockair.com.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Forbes Features FluidLogic Hydration As A New Competitive Edge For NASCAR Racers Like Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
From Forbes.com
The article explains how the FluidLogic system is mounted in the vehicle, eliminating the need for water bottles and having a crewmember swap out the bottle during a pit stop. Stenhouse has used the system for the past three years, and according to the article, likes the "smart" features of the FluidLogic system.
The ability to program how much, and when, to deliver water to the driver takes the effort out of hydration during racing applications, according to FluidLogic's CEO and founder Ed Jaegar of Rainmaker Solutions Inc. This can all be done through a smartphone app, and the system delivers water through the driver's in-helmet fresh-air hose.
Read the article in Forbes here: ARTICLE LINK
For more information on the FluidLogic hydration system, visit www.fluidlogic.com.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Bryan Herta Autosport Team Wins IMSA Mid-Ohio Race Using FluidLogic In Its #98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR
The Bryan Herta Autosport racing team with Hyundai Motor America earned a victory at the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Mid-Ohio on May 17th. Parker Chase and 2020 IMPC Champion Ryan Norman drove the #98 Elantra N TCR, through the two-hour race, but utilized the FluidLogic hydration system installed in their car to help them stay hydrated and focused on the challenging course. "I battled for the lead from the start at Mid-Ohio,” said Chase. “It was an important day winning for the first time with the all-new Elantra N TCR. The Mid-Ohio race was intense. It's a busy track in that it is relatively short, but has a lot of topography and challenging corners. Throw in 60 or more cars racing each other in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and it gets busy. FluidLogic helped us get to the victory circle for the win!"
A mid-race caution allowed the team to change tires and perform a mandatory driver change in which Norman managed to pass the leader, Copeland Motorsport’s #27 Hyundai Veloster, for the win. "FluidLogic made all the difference for me in the tough conditions at Mid-Ohio,” said Norman. “ In challenging conditions, FluidLogic’s ability to keep me hydrated definitely gave me a competitive edge."
The FluidLogic hydration system delivers fluid through the driver’s air-hose which is connected via the Maglock Air magnetic coupler that is easy to connect and makes for faster driver changes. The system delivers fluid to the Aquacom silicone nozzle that slips over the driver’s in-helmet microphone. A steering wheel micro button with an integrated LED reminds the driver when to drink via a programmable mobile ap. The driver presses the button to take a drink and stays properly hydrated. “FluidLogic has worked with motorsports specific doctors who have performed many studies on hydration, and determined that athletes performed better when taking short bursts of water more frequently, during intense activity,” says Ed Jaeger, FluidLogic CEO. “The FluidLogic system removes the thought process of when to drink, and allows racers to remain focused on their driving, rather than struggling to find a drinking tube.”
The FluidLogic “smart” hydration system is the fastest-growing hydration delivery system in motorsports. Racers joining the #HydrationNation by using the FluidLogic system coupled with the Maglock magnetic coupler on their helmets have earned numerous victories. FluidLogic components have more than five years of testing and development, enduring the most extreme racing conditions from the dust and heat of Baja to the Brickyard at Indianapolis. For more information on the FluidLogic hydration system, visit www.fluidlogic.com.
Friday, May 21, 2021
NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo Stays Hydrated With FluidLogic Flush 360 System
Front Row Motorsports racer Anthony Alfredo is one of the hardest working racers in NASCAR. Finishing in the top 20 in three of the five races so far this season, Alfredo finds that staying properly hydrated with FluidLogic’s Flush 360 System, is giving him an advantage by staying properly hydrated. “The FluidLogic system has made mid-race hydration so much easier for me and more effective,” says Alfredo. “I use the Flush 360 system which allows me to hydrate under green-flag conditions, but to do so with ease since I don't have to snake the tube from a water bottle through my helmet to take a sip of water. Before, I could only drink under caution, since I needed to take my hand off the steering wheel. With the Flush 360 system I simply press the button on the steering wheel with my thumb, and water squirts into my mouth from the nozzle that fits around my microphone.”
With more opportunities to take small drinks of water, Alfredo is taking advantage of many studies done on athletes who perform better and stay focused on task when they are properly hydrated. “NASCAR Cup racing is the most challenging type of racing I have ever experienced,” he says. “It is super important to stay hydrated in order to stay focused when you are racing on the edge of control at 200+ mph, and only inches from other cars around you. Being able to ensure I stay hydrated during the race definitely helps me stay focused and performing at my peak both physically and mentally.”
The FluidLogic Flush 360 system delivers water from the system’s “Pod” via a medical-grade silicone hose, up to the driver’s helmet and through a magnetic coupler that easily attaches and detaches without spilling or losing pressure. “The magnetic attachment of the Flush 360 system not only makes it easy for me in the car but it makes it safer if I need to quickly escape the vehicle in case of an accident,” says Alfredo. He and other NASCAR racers such as Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and others, are discovering the advantages FluidLogic can provide by making it easier and safer to stay hydrated during a race. FluidLogic components have more than five years of testing and development, enduring the most extreme racing conditions from the dust and heat of Baja to the Brickyard at Indianapolis. For more information on the FluidLogic hydration system, visit www.fluidlogic.com.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Uses The FluidLogic Hydration System As An Essential Tool For Racing
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., NASCAR driver for JTG Daugherty Racing, believes staying properly hydrated helps him perform and recuperate faster, during and after a grueling race. “I think hydration has been overlooked by a lot of people,” says Stenhouse Jr. “Until I started using the FluidLogic hydration system, I realized I had also been overlooking the advantages of being properly hydrated. With our races being three to four hours long, staying hydrated is difficult. FluidLogic is a nice tool to have for me to be able to drink throughout the race and helps remind me to drink with the indicator light.”
Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Car is outfitted with the FluidLogic hydration system that feeds fluid through the air hose that is connected to his helmet via the Coaxial Maglock magnetic coupler. He is able to program the system to indicate via an LED illuminated button on his steering wheel when it's time to take a drink. Pressing the button activates the system and squirts water from a nozzle mounted around his in-helmet microphone. “Using the FluidLogic app on my mobile phone, I have my timer set to flash at me every two minutes, and give me that reminder to drink,” says Stenhouse Jr. “Incorporating it into the Maglock system has been really nice to use, as the hydration hose runs through my air channel, keeping the fluids cooler than they would be from a normal water bottle.”
After using the system for the past three seasons, Stenhouse Jr. can feel the difference in his body. “I feel so much fresher when I get to the end of a long, hot race,” he says. “Being able to drink while under a long green flag is key in NASCAR Cup races and eliminating the crew guys giving me water during pit stops allows them to focus more on their duties too. On Monday mornings after a Sunday race, I also feel really good and am able to get into the gym and start putting in the work for the following week.”
FluidLogic components have more than five years of testing and development, enduring the most extreme racing conditions from the dust and heat of Baja to the Brickyard at Indianapolis. For more information on the FluidLogic hydration system, visit www.fluidlogic.com.
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