{"id":7232,"date":"2023-08-17T13:42:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=7232"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:05:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T14:05:09","slug":"the-best-ear-protection-for-indycar-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/the-best-ear-protection-for-indycar-races\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ear Protection for IndyCar Races"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
IndyCar races are thrilling and loud, just like their NASCAR counterparts. The roar of an IndyCar engine is beloved by fans worldwide, but can it be harmful to our hearing? According to the CDC, it indeed can. So, what’s the best ear protection for IndyCar races?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The best ear protection for IndyCar races:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hearing damage can alter the way you live your life, and it’s best always to protect your ears and hearing wherever possible. Even if you can stand the noise coming at you<\/a>, it doesn’t mean that it’s not damaging your hearing. Ear protection is vital at an IndyCar race and even more so if you are close to the track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IndyCar racing<\/a>, known for its high-speed contests on both oval tracks and street circuits, is not just a visual spectacle but an aural experience as well. But exactly how loud is an IndyCar race<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n To understand the noise, we first need to contextualize it. A typical conversation usually hovers around 60 decibels (dB). A lawn mower or a vacuum might produce about 80 to 85 dB. Prolonged exposure to sounds at or above 85 dB can potentially harm hearing over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In comparison, IndyCar races can generate noise levels ranging from 90 dB to 130 dB. Several factors can influence this range:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How Loud is an IndyCar Race?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Decibel Levels:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Effects on the Human Ear:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n