Bones Quote by Eddie Rickenbacker
“Long practise in driving a racing car at a hundred miles an hour or so gives first-class training in control and judging distances at high speed and helps tremendously in getting motor sense, which is rather the feel of your engine than the sound of it, a thing you get through your bones and nerves rather than simply your ears.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Autobiography of Eddie Rickenbacker, 1940s
High‑speed driving sharpens instinctive control and distance judgment, developing a deep motor sense felt through the body rather than just hearing.
In simple terms: Racing hones instinctive control and spatial awareness.
Key Takeaway
Practice high‑speed driving to improve bodily intuition.
Themes
skill development
motor learning
perception
risk management
Mood
focused
intense
determined
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- racing training
- pilot certification
- emergency response drills
- sports coaching
Key Concepts
sensorimotor integration
embodied cognition
expertise acquisition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bodily feedback differ from auditory cues?
- Can this training translate to non‑driving contexts?
A Different Perspective
Physical fatigue can limit learning; safety risks increase with speed.
