Wanna race? Get to the tracks and go auto xing or get SCCA certified and race that way. I love speed and for that reason I joined a race team and get to drive a real race car once in a while, next year I want to save up enough money to get SCCA certified so I can drive professionally on a more regular basis. You can argue that the chances of getting killed on the track is there, but race cars are a lot safer:

1. HANS device
2. Full roll cage
3. Bodies designed to withstand high impact
4. Tracks with tire or foam barriers or gravel traps
5. Crew trained to handle emergencies
6. Controlled environment with no external factors like pedestrians, on coming traffic, etc

Trust me you won't be able to enjoy life if you are maimed or dead.