Now this is ballsy racing

Motorcycle racing -- the street bike kind -- has become a favorite of mine. The racing is close, the technology is over-the-top incredible and the danger is real.

Proof of that danger can be seen every year on the Isle of Man in Great Britain, home of the so-called Tourist Trophy race. Since the race started in 1907, 228 people -- yep, that's no typo -- have died at the race.

The course is long, with each lap a shade under 38 miles long, with 200 "bends" and an elevation change from sea level to 1,300 feet. And this is no closed course; the racing runs through neighborhoods, towns and on public roads.

If that weren't amazing enough, get this: The AVERAGE speed for the Super Bike record holder over the course of that 38 miles is 130 mph!

These videos are long but worth at least one viewing just to see how some folks live on the wild side.