I've had a bit of luck on this new track. I was gradually getting down to 50 seconds, which is far from a great time. Then on another similar run I came round the first bend and found the last 3 cars all bunched up together, when the last one is usually quite far ahead. I actually couldn't avoid them all and smashed into the back of the last one, getting stuck for a good couple of seconds, but still ended up with a 46.518. If I hadn't got stuck it would've been a ridiculous time, but even now it's quite a bit better than I could've managed otherwise at this stage.
Hah had similar luck myself, though on a really bad run, and then also crashed into them - so 48.8s or something despite that (my previous best being 53.something). Bit silly the difference it makes!
I'm gonna sit this week out 'cos I've got Mario Golf and Dragon's Fury on the go for forum challenges, and I've already had a bollocking this week for being away with the fairies on Monday night with adkm's PS1 quiz.
We never did get back to this. I haven't played that track again, but I've been playing the game a lot.
I think I've about reached my limit on most of the tracks. My overall time is now 57th, and I'm between 42 and 75 on the four main events. I've set a decent time on most individual tracks too.
If anyone wants to resurrect the weekly comp thing I'm still up for that, and I'm sure most of my times are beatable with a bit of concerted effort, but otherwise I think that'll do.
Bar a few minor irritations it's an excellent game.