Racing is what I live for, and it makes my world go around. Having said that, without the support of the diabetes community, I may not have gotten back into the race car after my diagnosis in October 2007. Charlie Kimball backcarcommunity share on social
I have a lot of great racing memories growing up in Europe as a young boy - playing with car parts on my dad's desk, watching the races on Sunday afternoons to try and spot him on TV, even having the chance to go to Formula 1 races where he was working. Charlie Kimball afternoonboycar share on social
Whenever I am not traveling during the winter, I am pushing hard in the gym. Even when I am traveling, I try to fit a workout in at the hotel. And if the hotel doesn't have a gym? You can get a good workout in your room with an exercise band and some imagination. Charlie Kimball bandexercisefit share on social
You don't get a mix of ovals and road/street course racing with this level of competition and speed anywhere other than Indy Car, and I think that's why it has remained a popular choice for so many young drivers. Charlie Kimball carchoicecompetition share on social
When I turned 16, I got my driver's license like the rest of my classmates, but I also got an extra present: a two-day practice session in a Formula Ford: my first open-wheel racing car and the first step on the ladder toward becoming a professional driver. Charlie Kimball carclassmateday share on social
As the son of a racing car designer and mechanical engineer, I was exposed to motorsports from day one. Charlie Kimball cardaydesigner Change image and share on social
Beside the brand-ambassador elements of the modern racing driver, the evolution of the athlete has mandated that as drivers, we are very committed to fitness. Charlie Kimball ambassadorathletebrand Change image and share on social
I have a routine for a day I'm in the office and not really physically active. Or a day when I'm in the gym once or in the gym twice. Then I've got a road course routine and an oval routine because they're different physically. Charlie Kimball activedaygym share on social
I've got one of the best health care teams out there as far as diabetes management. Charlie Kimball carediabeteshave Change image and share on social
The pros and cons of using the apron are likely above my pay grade, but with or without it, the Indy 500 is always going to be an exciting race to watch. Charlie Kimball apronconnexcit Change image and share on social