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Jimmie Johnson is moonlighting as a third-grade and kindergarten teacher, Clint Bowyer is camping in the woods, Joey Logano is on baby watch and Matt DiBenedetto is still doing CrossFit.
And they’re all still racing, despite the NASCAR season currently postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. With the season on hold, drivers have been competing in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, a weekly exhibition event at virtual versions of real tracks in the iRacing world that’s being broadcasted on FOX and FS1.
Eight have races have been postponed, and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24 is the date NASCAR has privately given teams for a return date.
Like so many other people, drivers are practicing social distancing, working (and working out) from home and teaching their children’s curriculum — along with finding ways to entertain them.
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Logano has hosted his own workout via livestream on Facebook Live, called Home Work-In with Planet Fitness, and says he'll have another one next month.
So we talked to these drivers about how they’re killing time and staying in shape so they’re prepared for whenever the NASCAR season returns.
Their answers have been condensed and edited for clarity.
Aside from iRacing, how have you been killing time while still social distancing?
Logano: Our little guy’s 2, and mama’s pregnant, so we are just on baby watch and watching our little guy grow up. Watching him ride his scooter’s been a lot of fun. He’s getting really good at it, which has been pretty cool because I typically wouldn’t have as much time to spend with him to see him grow.
Clint Bowyer: Haha with two kids — 3 and 5 — and a wife, we’ve done everything from camped to you name it. We’ve played outside. The tricky thing is if it’s nice outside, I’ve got a fence I need to repair and change some stuff out. Hell, if you have a farm, you’re never out of projects. But if the weather could break, we could be outside and be working.
Johnson: We’re enjoying the family time together. We started homeschooling last week, which has really complicated our environment because Chani is still trying to work and run her gallery virtually now, just as I’m trying to race cars virtually. At times we’re feeling busier than ever.
How are your skills as a third-grade and kindergarten teacher?
Johnson: My third grader — things are honestly easier because she understands how to use the computer and she knows the processes involved with writing, reading, and math. But with Lydia in kindergarten, she can’t operate the computer or iPad. She can’t read through the directions or instructions, so hers is way more intensive, and kindergarten takes way longer.
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What was it like leading a workout online for people to watch and follow along?
Logano: I’ve never led a workout before. I’m usually having the trainer tell me what to do. So I thought this will be a little different. But we kept it fun and light-hearted. I was sweating at the end, so that was good. I assume others were too.
What’s something you’ve done every day or often that you’d never normally be doing in the middle of the NASCAR season?
DiBenedetto: I’m kind of a homebody in general, so I guess a quarantine isn’t too tough for me. But I’ve mostly been playing a whole lot more iRacing than I have been in the last couple years, and we need some sort of competitive nature in our lives as drivers.
Bowyer: I’ve built a small cabin back in the woods on our farm, and Cash and I have been going out there. I’m trying to help my wife and give her some relief because really, we have two kids, but she has three. And so I try to take Cash. We’ve been camping out at the cabin and having campfires and fishing. We’ve done it all.
Logano: I’m actually riding my bike while talking to you right now, so that’s kind of funny.
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