This was an exciting topic. I'm sorry it wasn't enjoyable for everyone.
When I used to test cars, we didn't fare much better. We were expected to put each car through its paces. We did 0-60 runs, 60-0 stops, 60-120 runs, a street run, a slalom, skidpad test, etc. For a full 8 hour day, only about 2 hours of that was in the car. At the start of the program each year, we had to qualify, and go through a bunch of classes that usually took 2 full days. We could do whatever we wanted in the car, but we had to do lots of paperwork, and there was a lot of waiting. Of course, most of the testers were under 40, and most were current or past racers. For those who have raced, it is HOT. Between the attire, the equipment, the heat from the car, and no AC, it's hot.
Refreshments, tents, and chairs were provided to us. Should this event ever come up again, you'll know to check on or bring these things. I brought a towel.
My favorite thing was the pic of Fierofool, gone to the dark side. No fair. I pulled the image off page 2 and tried to post here, and it said it was too big.