Every day I am part of my local town community, part of Rio Mesa High School Alumni, part of the racing world, part of the diabetes community worldwide. Charlie Kimball alumnuscommunityday Change image and share on social
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a very scary thing, and it can easily make your life stand still for a moment. Charlie Kimball diabetesdiagnoseeasily Change image and share on social
I have a great race team, great grew members, awesome health care team, endocrinologist, nutritionist, and of course family and friends. It truly is a team effort, both when you are dealing with diabetes in regular life and also on the racetrack. Charlie Kimball awesomecaredeal share on social
Overcoming the obstacle of my diabetes diagnosis was something that forced me tackle the challenge head-on and, with an amazing support system, eventually come out stronger. Charlie Kimball amazechallengediabetes Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
While I'm driving, I've got speed, gear, lap time, water temperature, blood sugar, RPM, oil pressure. I've got car data and body data all together. It's all on the dash. Charlie Kimball bloodbodycar Change image and share on social