A master of technical circuits, Hayes often emphasizes that “our shot is battling in the turns,” proving his strength lies in precision rather than straight-line speed. Beyond strategy and aggression, he also reveals the more poetic side of racing: “sometimes there’s this moment when everything goes quiet … in that moment, I’m flying.” This rare mix of intensity and introspection has made Sonny Hayes a standout figure both a fighter and a philosopher of the sport.