[aliendude012]

Always stay conscious and aware of your surroundings. Know everything thats going on, everywhere, and expect the unexpected. Dont be overly confident, like speedkillar said. theres always a chance that you, or anyone(and everyone) around you can make a mistake that will cost you something you probably like(car, passenger, self). In race conditions, quick reflexes, knowledge of your car inside and out, as well as its full capabilities and potential. And of course the concentration on your surroundings.