The garage story
A made-up backstory for a real DGM racer.
Blue Thunder made plenty of noise in the garage, then fell quiet at the gate. The big track brought a small knot of fear that no engine note could hide.
The Subaru found a trick. Name the fear, take a breath, then watch the lane. Nerves can ride along. They do not get to steer.
“I talk a lot when I'm nervous. If I go quiet at the gate, don't worry. I'm trying to remember what we worked on.”