I've spun off the track going about 50mph before and my dad's spun at about 120mph. We both agree that there's a split second where you realize something's gone

I've spun off the track going about 50mph before and my dad's spun at about 120mph. We both agree that there's a split second where you realize something's gone wrong but after that your training kicks in and you take your hands off the wheel/push in the brake/clutch. The spin itself doesn't exactly happen instantaneously, but it feels like it's over pretty quick. Once the car stops it can take a second or two to get your bearings, figure out which way the car is facing, etc.