Because he wants it.
Because its the most convenient way, rather than looped simulated keypresses on a timer that just uses a whole load of unnecessary cpu time..
Lock one value in memory and be done with it, no loops, no timers, no simulated keypresses, no cpu usage. Locks one address containing the indicator timer. Its not like its giving anyone a mountain load of hacks to win races, cheat or whatever...
Who the hell are you anyway, You just love to troll around the forum and stick your nose in threads that don't concern you. You're not a Mod, You're not a Dev..
Despite having the Dev's names in your avatar trying so hard to look important, You are no different from any of us..