Why is race car driving difficult?

Question

I finally got around to watching Ford vs. Ferrari, which prompted this post, but I have thought about this for awhile.

Besides having courage, because it’s dangerous, and a rich sponsor for a car, what exactly is stopping a normal person from learning to drive a stick well and being able to do this?

Thanks in advance.

In: Engineering

Answer 1

I think it’s like most things that take skill, almost anyone can practice hard and dedicate their life to it and do well, but some people are just naturally talented at it.