Racing Superstitions: Wacky, Weird, and Sometimes They Work?

by AutoExpert   |  23 April, 2024

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Okay, get this: these race car drivers, risking their necks at crazy speeds, are some of the most superstitious people out there! Here's the lowdown on the weird stuff they do for luck:

  • The Dressing Ritual: Some drivers swear by putting their clothes on right-side first. Boxers, socks, the works. Like, does it REALLY matter which leg goes in first?

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  • Shoe Mismatch Madness: Haven't seen this one at the mall lately... Some racers wear mismatched shoes on purpose. Gotta hand it to 'em, takes guts to be THAT different.

Racing Superstitions

  • Secret Charms: Think rabbits' feet, but sneakier. Lots of drivers hide lucky coins somewhere in their gear. Kinda sweet when you think about it...

Racing Superstitions

  • Whispering to the Wheel: Not kidding. Guys like Valentino Rossi have full-on chats with their bikes before a race. Maybe the machines listen?

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  • Which Side of the Car? Another weird one – some drivers always get in the same side. Like, it's not that hard to climb in either side, guys!

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Okay, here's where it gets REALLY strange:

  • The Evil Number 13: NASCAR won't even HAVE a pit #13, that's how serious this is. Some drivers totally freak out, others wear it proudly – takes guts!

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  • $50 Bill Jinx: This one started way back when a champ died in a crash with two fifties in his pocket. Now drivers won't touch those bills!

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  • Food = Fuel AND Luck: Some have their special pre-race meals – bologna sandwiches, Aussie Vegemite, whatever works. Hey, if it gets you in the winning mindset...

Racing Superstitions

  • Peanut Panic: Most tracks won't even SELL peanuts in the shell – blamed for crashes back in the day! Superstition or just messy cleanup? You decide.

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  • The Curse of Green: Lots of drivers HATE racing green cars. Old superstition, but sponsorships mean sometimes you gotta risk it for the biscuit.

Racing Superstitions

The thing is, with racing being so dangerous, can you blame 'em for wanting a little extra luck? Makes you wonder what weird stuff WE do without even thinking...

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