Hi,
Very interesting chat.
I think porsche cars, are made for the racetrack. Not the convertible ones, and even not the "normal", but all the GT models. Of course it costs a lot of money to have such a hobby, and of course there's a small risk, but many things in life are a bit dangerous. Ski for example, this is a sport which millions of people practice and like. And how many people get really heart, with fatal konsequences?
The point is many kinds of sport bare their dangers, but what would life be without all the diferent kinds of fun? Which sence would it make to work hard, earn money, and not to spend a part of it for the thigs which really make fun.
Some people earn more money and some less. Those people which earn more money can usually afford more expensice hobbys and more often, but it doesn't matter how often and which kind of sport/hobby you practice, the point is, life would be very boring without them.
And regarding risk. The major point is that you need to know your limits. Doesn't matter how talented and experienced you are, everybody has to know his own limit. When skiing or racing a car on the track.
I was 2 years ago on a track day of porsche on the A1-Ring (ex F1 track), and was such a fun. It is really addictive.
But on the other hand, Porsche is not stuped, they know why the organize such an event. It push the dealer garage.
Anyway racing a real sports car is a real great thing, and I wish i will be able to practice such an hobby in the very next future, maybe with the GT3 997.
Such an hobby is luxus and luxus is always the meaning of something you don't really need, but it makes a lot of fun if you are able to afford it. (without saving on the family!)