Solid credibility
When you consider that Orion isn’t just some common guy off the street, but rather a motorsports master with years of expertise behind him, the film gains credibility.
While the commenters are correct in that there were undoubtedly some dangers, Orion and his friends took additional precautions to ensure they were out of danger before things got out of control. “Don’t attempt this at home, children,” as they say on television.