Addiction to something can easily be explained by the object’s ability to draw out some of the most interesting chemicals in the brain. That’s all there is to it most of the time. However, when it’s addiction to fast cars we’re talking about, there’s no denying that we’re facing an altogether different thing.
Science itself would attest that the dynamics of car addiction is no different from the dynamics observed in the use of illegal drugs. There are also chemicals at work in this. Let’s take a look at what really gets us hooked on fast cars.
Concentration: A high state of concentration cannot easily be shaken off once it gets you going. This is especially true when driving a fast car. The dangers on the road are so real that focus is pushed by the instinct to survive and the thrill of overcoming unexpected obstacles on the road.
Competition: The road not being exclusive for solo exhibition makes it an open playing field for other motorists. This is crucial to the road environment’s competitive vibe. Just anyone out there can rev on with his engine’s spiteful grumble at the stop light and signal a challenge without having to say a word.
Adrenaline: One of the most addictive substances on earth can be found in no less than the human brain. Driving fast cars initiates a fight or flight response. This is the ultimate natural high that most of us seem never to get enough of.
When the racer fuses with the car and the craft of driving, time slows down as the world takes the form of a tunneling haze. If you’re hooked on that, it’s because you’re human, the kind who simply drives fast cars with a passion.
Alexander Potoczak here, and I am huge fan of fast cars. For more information on my fields of interest, please visit my page on Google+.
Science itself would attest that the dynamics of car addiction is no different from the dynamics observed in the use of illegal drugs. There are also chemicals at work in this. Let’s take a look at what really gets us hooked on fast cars.
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Concentration: A high state of concentration cannot easily be shaken off once it gets you going. This is especially true when driving a fast car. The dangers on the road are so real that focus is pushed by the instinct to survive and the thrill of overcoming unexpected obstacles on the road.
Competition: The road not being exclusive for solo exhibition makes it an open playing field for other motorists. This is crucial to the road environment’s competitive vibe. Just anyone out there can rev on with his engine’s spiteful grumble at the stop light and signal a challenge without having to say a word.
Adrenaline: One of the most addictive substances on earth can be found in no less than the human brain. Driving fast cars initiates a fight or flight response. This is the ultimate natural high that most of us seem never to get enough of.
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When the racer fuses with the car and the craft of driving, time slows down as the world takes the form of a tunneling haze. If you’re hooked on that, it’s because you’re human, the kind who simply drives fast cars with a passion.
Alexander Potoczak here, and I am huge fan of fast cars. For more information on my fields of interest, please visit my page on Google+.
Now I know why my brother has this addiction.
ReplyDeleteThe experience was satisfying!
ReplyDeletePerfect for adventurous like me!
ReplyDeleteIt will surely open all your senses!
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ReplyDeleteI am guilty! I just found myself hitting the maximum speed! Can't help it!
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