Actually for anyone that's been to drag racing and watched 8000 HP cars thunder down the track in less than 4 seconds will know that having to cover your ears or where ear protection will be nullified  by electric cars. So will the chance of straying into a cloud of nitrous fumes in the pit area and getting an instant headache or having to wash out your eyes. You may think it's boring but the reality is it will be much safer for many