Racing is a way to challenge yourself and brings the everybody together in a positive way. Racers race aginst people of there same age and skill level. Why do people ski? People ski because its a skill that has to be developed. No one is born knowing how to ski, it takes a lot of practice. people ski because they want a chalange. it provides a thrill for you when you master it. and when you race its the chaleng of winning and trying to be the best out there, and thats what makes it so fun.