"During an interview on Stripe's "Cheeky Pint" podcast, published Monday, Tobi Lütke said he enjoys trying out the hobbies of people he admires. He said he started racing cars after visiting the track with friends, for example, and "immediately fell in love" with it. The German-born entrepreneur has competed in the Rolex 24, a sports car endurance race held at Daytona in January, among other competitions."
"Lütke said he was surprised that motor racing stuck with him because he didn't have a driver's license for a time, after moving from Germany to Canada.The appeal is not about winning for him. "I don't even try to win," he said. "I'm still competing against myself, and I see all of the other cars as obstacles." It's a hobby that grades you on speed, accuracy, and more to perfect your driving skills and improve each time, Lütke said."
Tobi Lütke discovered a passion for motor racing after visiting a track with friends and immediately fell in love with the sport. He has competed in endurance events including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and plans to pursue another 24-hour relay. Lütke was surprised racing persisted as a hobby because he lacked a driver's license for a period after moving from Germany to Canada. He focuses on self-improvement rather than winning, treating lap times as a report card of driving inadequacies and using them to hone speed, accuracy, and overall skill. Racing provides immediacy, adrenaline, and measurable progress.
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