Anxiety of Different Racing Positions

In racing, being in the 11th spot brings no anxiety as there's time to catch up, while the first and second spots are secure unless something unexpected happens. However, being in the sixth or seventh position makes one feel vulnerable and anxious about not making it. The pressure ranges from hummingbird heartbeats to intense urgency, similar to a quarterback feeling the pressure on the field. The uncertainty of the situation is compared to not knowing if the lights are blitzing, if it's the knuckle package or another defensive strategy.