Racing drivers really are wired differently; when we're poised and ready to slam on the brakes, a racing driver will shift down and bury the throttle. To prove just how fearless racing drivers are, here are 10 video examples that will amaze you

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1. Romain Dumas - Pikes Peak

If you’re looking for insane onboard videos, look no further than the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The now tarmac-covered course allows racing drivers to hit speeds of well over 100mph, with trees and huge drops just waiting for a driver to slip up.

2. Robert Kubica - ERC Janner Rally

It’s very dark and it’s very wet. But it takes more than a spot of nature to stop Robert Kubica from driving flat-out in a rally car.

3. Andreas Gülden - Nürburgring Nordschleife

It’s hard enough to drive single seaters in the wet, but Nürburgring driving instructor Andreas Gülden decided a snowy day at the ‘Ring was the perfect time to set a hot lap.

4. George Poteet - Bonneville

It may not look particularly ballsy, but keep an eye on that speedo. Yes, that’s 426mph.

5. Mikko Hirvonen – Rally Finland

The high-speed and super-dangerous Rally Finland is everyone’s favourite on the WRC calendar. Watch this video and you’ll understand why.

6. Max Papis – Monza oval

There’s a good reason why the Monza oval is no longer in use (it’s terrifyingly steep, old, and ridiculously dangerous) but that didn’t stop Max Papis from driving a NASCAR on it back in 2011. Looks a bit bumpy.

7. David Hauser - Course de côte de St. Ursanne

Hill climbs are scary enough in a closed-cockpit car but this video shows David Hauser taking on the Course de Côte de St. Ursanne climb in a GP2 car. This would be scary even in a video game.

8. Jann Mardenborough – Le Mans 24 hours

Le Mans is safer than it used to be, but it still requires plenty of skill and bear-like bravery to tackle the Circuit de la Sarthe, particularly in the dark.

9. Alexander Rossi – Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed may seem like a good chance for drivers to have fun and to relax, but driving a powerful Formula One car on a track barely wide enough for a Kei car looks far from plane sailing.

10. Jos Goodyear – Doune hill climb