Maybe nothing, maybe everything. If it means nothing, don't bother reading on. Leave now and go on with your pathetic little career as a figure-8 racer. I've never even heard of. There are very few racers that are willing to do what we do.
Most casual observers think it is a combination of all three.
I don't agree with any of those things. I think it is simply a lust to meet a difficult challenge head-on. Another thing that almost all drivers and fans believe is that figure-8 racing should be huge. I have personally raced in the World championship three times and I can assure you that it is the ultimate challenge for a figure-8 racer. So if you like a challenge and if you think you're good, bring it on.