That’s a fascinating question, and it strikes me as having subtle dimensions. I’d expect racing drivers to have a tendency to speed or be somewhat overconfident, but I’d also expect them to have exceptional situational awareness, reaction times, and skill.

Maybe they make for better drivers in their prime, but as they age they would tend to have the negatives outweigh the positives. Maybe my assumptions are all wrong.

Do you know of any studies on this issue? It really does seem intriguing...