Because Erik doesn't know shit about cars.  Musk is all he's got.

I mean, we really don’t need any discussion after this, right?

There are very fast people out there, and I hate it when someone gets right behind me, or blocks for no reason. I end up driving badly... I don't want to be that guy. No one should be at a track day.

Why did I hand the position back? It’s a track day, not a race. I have to lift and the other guy didn’t, I don’t want to ruin his lap and fun. I felt bad when I cut someone off into turn five only to lift a little later and gave him a point by too. I’m just having fun, not out there to ruin anyone else’s.

But let’s not forget the man who gave his life in opposition of that.