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
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
The typical response from people when I tell them I'm diabetic is, 'Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.' You know, I'm not. I'm a better athlete because of diabetes rather than despite it. I'm more aware of my training, my fitness and more aware of nutrition. I'm more proactive about my health. Charlie Kimball athleteawarediabetes share on social
My team fills two separate drink bottles for me in the car. One is water, and the other has orange juice. I just turn a valve and go from water to juice... to adjust my glucose levels. Charlie Kimball adjustbottlecar Change image and share on social
I have to consider everything I eat; I consider every activity I do. Charlie Kimball activityeat 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
There are days when I still wake up angry, and no one handles it perfectly all the time, but honestly, I feel lucky to have diabetes because of the people I get to meet. The families, the kids, the parents, the other athletes. If I could pick a club to be in, this would definitely be it. Charlie Kimball angryathleteclub share on social
Gone are the days when you could lie on a beach between races and still be in good enough shape to compete. Gone are the days when simply wearing a brand on your firesuit was enough to justify the marketing expense of an Indy Car. Racing an Indy Car is only about a quarter of my life as a racing driver. Charlie Kimball beachbrandcar 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