why do you race?

[scrivy]

So come on peoples, please tell me why you race.

[Joni]

So come on peoples, please tell me why you race.

Good question babe! I find your answers interesting... however surely you should of clicked the girlie option too!

[jrandom]

You missed the 'I'm a sad sack with ego problems who doesn't really enjoy racing, but has to prove something to someone... anyone, in fact!' option.

[sugilite:Me]

Also need a tick box for 'Most of the above options' as well

[kiwifruit]

wheres the "i don't, i'm too slow" option!?

[scrivy]

I'm just wondering why most people race nowadays.

Is it as jrandom said - to prove a point, or what?

All I can see is that alot of people are spending a truck load of money nowadays and I can't see them being happier for it. The racing at the pointy end is getting processional, and most spectators these days wish that it was like the old days, where they could watch machinery sliding, bucking and weaving (looking nearly out of control) and the person with the most skills, rather than the most money could win.

Just my sad sack opinion. But when you're told to stop the above displays, it kind of makes ya wonder why people are out there.

[codgyoleracer]

I think its something to do with endorphins & addiction

[Deano]

I think its something to do with endorphins & addiction

Yep - I am definitely addicted to speed.

[roogazza]

I think its something to do with endorphins & addiction

+1 just the love of competition isn't it , and its a bastard of a thing to give up ? gaz.

[cowpoos]

me personaly...its a combination of factors.

When riding a bike as capable as modern sportsbikes are...its a big ask to be able to finely hone your skills on these machines without the use of racetracks..because of the dangers accociated on roads and the speeds these bikes are capable of so easily...modern thou is barely ticking over at 110kmph...and like many people,in many different past times and hobbies...they like to increase their skills because of the enjoyment of bettering yourself...and what beter way to exploit your skilks that you attain than in competition...its the only safe arena we have to compare our abilities..and at the same time learn from our peers strenghts while competing..theres always that person that is faster [unless you are a true top international rider..but even then..every dog has thier day]...
When racing..you settle in a race near your peers..and you have them to better..and learn off..and you can make judge of your progress through lap times and finnish placings.

and a side from that...I love the speed. and the rush!

[sidecar bob]

So come on peoples, please tell me why you race.

I race for all the reasons listed except for number 6 (truckloads of money) & passengering for you makes me the man!!!

[ArcherWC]

mainly for the competion, it has been said that i might be excessivly competative LOL

[Toast]

me personaly...its a combination of factors.

When riding a bike as capable as modern sportsbikes are...its a big ask to be able to finely hone your skills on these machines without the use of racetracks..because of the dangers accociated on roads and the speeds these bikes are capable of so easily...modern thou is barely ticking over at 110kmph...and like many people,in many different past times and hobbies...they like to increase their skills because of the enjoyment of bettering yourself...and what beter way to exploit your skilks that you attain than in competition...its the only safe arena we have to compare our abilities..and at the same time learn from our peers strenghts while competing..theres always that person that is faster [unless you are a true top international rider..but even then..every dog has thier day]...
When racing..you settle in a race near your peers..and you have them to better..and learn off..and you can make judge of your progress through lap times and finnish placings.

and a side from that...I love the speed. and the rush!

+1 to pretty much all that.

Never thought I'd enjoy it and get as much out of it as I do, but now only wish I'd started way earlier.

[FROSTY:Me]

Wheres the option for --"Its a heck of a lot of fun"?
Isn't that what its all about for most of us. We do it because its fun.

[Billy]

Wheres the option for --"Its a heck of a lot of fun"?
Isn't that what its all about for most of us. We do it because its fun.

Yip all the of the above plus good people and enviroment( and now that Im mid fifties )Just because I can