The aim of this pilot study was to determine whether the use of maximal isometric voluntary muscle contraction (IVMC(max) training techniques would strengthen the muscles acting on the cervical spine in professional racing drivers.The isometric strength of the cervical musculature was tested using a HUR ® stress gauge to determine the one repetition maximum (1RM) for extension, flexion and left and right side flexion in 3 professional racing drivers.A 6 week training programme was then implemented using only IVMC(max) cervical exercises.The cervical spine was re-tested at the end of week 6.The results demonstrate an improvement in the isometric strength for the muscles acting in all four directions of movement tested. The mean improvement for extension was 2.6kg; flexion 7.6kg; left side flexion 9kg and right side flexion 7kg in 6 weeks.ExtensionFlexionLeft side flexionRight side flexionInitial test (kg)6 week re-test (kg)Initial test (kg)6 week re-test (kg)Initial test (kg)6 week re-test (kg)Initial test (kg)6 week re-test (kg)Driver 14145152042453540Driver 23039132214271221Driver 33941172620311926Mean improvement2.6kg7.6kg9kg7kgMotor racing is a highly demanding sport. One area of the body under extreme stress is the cervical spine. Minoyama and Tsuchida (2004) found that the neck was the most commonly injured body site in both single seat car racing (34%) and saloon car racing (53%).The head and neck support (HANS) device has been recently introduced to reduce movement of the driver's head and neck in order to assist in the prevention of catastrophic neck injuries. However, the driver's cervical spine continues to be loaded in a neutral position particularly during corners and acceleration and deceleration at high speeds. Therefore, the use of isometric exercises which maximally load the cervical spine should be considered the most appropriate sport specific exercise.The preliminary results of this pilot study suggest that IVMC(max) training techniques can strengthen the cervical musculature although further research is required.