Jennifer Jo Cobb is highly accomplished professional race car driver, NASCAR team owner, public speaker, entrepreneur and a corporate spokesperson. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your love with racing cars began at the age of 8 years, which was the starting point that latter propelled your professional career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of professional car racing by women. Tell us something about this journey of success?
Ms. Jennifer Jo Cobb:
When I said I wanted to be a race car driver when I was 8 years old it seemed that nobody believed me. Reluctantly, my Dad helped me start racing cars at Lakeside Speedway at NASCAR’s grassroots level when I was 18. I dreamt of winning and when that happened I dreamt of racing in bigger and faster cars. Over 10 years later, I had the opportunity to race at the Kansas Speedway. It was a long journey to be able to race full-time in the top levels of NASCAR but I have learned a lot about racing, business and grown so much stronger as a person along the way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have selected a sport which requires a lot of cohesiveness and absolute understanding between your team of technicians, your machine and you to finally succeed, how do you achieve that?
Ms. Jennifer Jo Cobb:
Communication is key. I have a great relationship with my crew chief, Steve Kuykendall and knowing that he believes in me is essential. I know that it is important for me to relate to him what my car or truck is doing so I have to have an awareness with what is going on in every part of the race track. It takes a lot of focus and mental clarity.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Ms. Jennifer Jo Cobb:
I love to lift free weights. I do reps to absolutely exertion and I think because I was a dancer and in gymnastics as a child, my muscles have great memory.I tend to get bored easily so I really mix up my workouts between cardio and strength classes, yoga, Pilates and some days I do 30 minutes cardio on the gym machines (usually treadmill or elliptical) and then 30 minutes of free weights.
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