At the end of the day, it’s just a few seconds!

Isn’t it strange that we spend thousands of dollar, days, weeks, months even years preparing for an event to fight for just a few seconds?

Well, that is motor sports. Where every second actually counts. However for many this event is more of a necessity than a hobby. And yes, there is a scientific explanation for this. What happens is that our body, when excited releases certain hormones that make us feel good. These are called Adrenaline.

Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in our body. When it is produced in the body it stimulates the heart-rate, dilates blood vessels and air passages, and has a number of more minor effects. Adrenaline is naturally produced in high-stress or physically exhilarating situations.

Some people get a high with an Adrenaline rush, while some others (with low Adrenaline levels) feel more like normal. I personally think I feel more normal when I engage in activities like racing. But in the end, this fight for just a few seconds is all that it is, and I can’t think of anything else in this world that I would chase with such passion and dedication.