"If CART continues on, it's just going to drag all of open-wheel racing down." — Michael Andretti

CART is one of the safest racing series in the world.

Believe me, you lose more than a gallon of fluids during a race. You could lose between six and 10 pounds during a race, depending on hot it is.

And when we go from braking to accelerating to cornering, the G-forces we pull are really demanding on our bodies. We definitely have to be in top shape.

When you're in the back of the pack, you can gamble a little bit more.