But before tripping the start wand , clarity of purpose flushes all thought and distraction dissolves as each racer readies to push onto the first of four adrenalin - pumping sections .
Like gladiators , racers emerge from a hushed start house to a coliseum full of boisterous spectators .
Before tripping the start wand , clarity of purpose flushes all thought and distraction dissolves as each racer readies to push onto the first of four adrenalin - pumping sections .
Like gladiators , racers emerge from a hushed start house to a coliseum full of boisterous spectators .