In preparing drivers for the 2012 Polo R Cup race, Volkswagen Motorsport India recently conducted a two-day fitness camp. The camp was held at Jaypee Integrated Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The camp was designed keeping in mind the mental and physical needs of a racer. The drivers were taken through a number of sessions which moulds them into becoming professional racers.
The camp provided the drivers with sessions on mixed martial arts, suspension training, weight training and other group sports like football, volleyball and water polo. Drivers were also made to undergo mental fitness exercises like meditation and yoga. The entire training sessions were conducted under the guidance of Abhimanyu Sable from ABS Fitness and Wellness Club. The 20 drivers were also given an opportunity to drive the new Polo TSI at the Buddh circuit.