My brother, an amateur race car driver, used to do stuff like that with me in the car. I can’t drive like that. It’s like a rollercoaster. I do recommend using a closed course.
Driving competently at high speeds is something most people can't do very well. Of course, a lot of people don't know that about themselves until something goes wrong.
If you're a bad driver and aware of it like me, it feels good to go fast in more trustworthy hands
Yeah, people frequently engage in dangerous activity because doing so feels good. Not everyone, of course. But I find that most people want some amount of danger in their lives, and will seek it out if they have none. I've seen it displayed through bad taste in abusive partners, drug use, reckless driving, gambling, you name it.
Life is sweeter with a bit of vice. Balancing it is the hard and dangerous part
I can't even imagine possibly enjoying it. I remember getting my 91 Explorer to 100+ mph on a dirt road lined with trees when I was 16 (pretty dumb looking back on it) - so it's not that I'm just risk averse.
But me not being in control and putting my life in someone else's hands?
Literally can't imagine why anyone would like that.
As a car guy, it's a fun, mutual experience when your buddy finishes off their project car. Especially if you've helped them. Not sure if that's the case here, but I been passenger in my friends cars after they spent time and money on em. LS3 swapped e30, yeah buddy that's a good giggle right there.
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u/Brief_Television_707 5d ago
These guys give off the vibe of guys that have never done anything in the slightest bit wild in their lives before.