NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has posted online that he's cancelling his gym membership...but not for New Year's Resolution-related reasons.
Larson's Hendrick Motorsports team announced a new partnership with Atrium Health this week, and released images of the stunning new 35,000-square-foot Atrium Health Motorsports Athletic Center on the team’s campus in Concord.
Team vice-chairman Jeff Gordon posted some of those images on social media on Thursday, with Larson quoting his post and adding 'Canceling my gym membership now'.
A team press release said that the center 'will provide integrated medical, wellness and sports performance resources for the team’s more than 50 pit crew athletes, while also supporting the health needs of Hendrick Motorsports’ Charlotte-area employees'.
Hendrick: New facility is a game changer
Team owner Rick Hendrick said in the team's release: “People are the foundation of our organization, and supporting their health and performance is essential to our success.
"Our new partnership with Atrium Health brings best-in-class clinical and performance resources directly to our campus. There’s no facility like this in the world of auto racing. It’s a game changer.
"The Atrium Health Motorsports Athletic Center will help our athletes perform at their best and give our teammates convenient access to high-quality health care. We value the shared commitment to people that defines both of our organizations, and we look forward to a truly incredible collaboration in the coming years.”
Gordon added: “The demands of NASCAR are different from any other sport – the schedule is relentless, the margins are extremely tight, and performance is about preparation as much as it is execution. This new facility allows our coaches and staff to work side by side with Atrium Health clinicians, ensuring every aspect of training, recovery and readiness is aligned.
"Everything in this space is designed around our athletes and our teammates. At the end of the day, it always comes back to people, and this new partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting them the right way every day.”
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