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.
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