Why are people scared of the drag strip?

Some times it may be the fear of screwing up in front of a large group of like minded people that can be very critical. A friend who thinks he knows everything and anything Mopar, took his 4 speed GTX to the track for the first time.Excited he did not check and had his car in reverse.His turn to heat the hides,revs it up and dumps the clutch.Broke both motor mounts,put the fan thru the radiator and broke the tail shaft.
It happens to the best of us..........