This is NOT a racing game! Which is unfortunate, because the graphics and physics are incredible. But there is no real racing; at best, its an arcade game based on nascar racing. Its you against a 39 car team, controlled by the AI, and it cheats to the point of suspending the laws of physics.
In what form of racing will a driver give up the lead to try and block you, and how does a car with extensive damage run 208 down the backstretch at Talladega, and pass you?! Nuff said...
P.s. this review is on heat 2, because i refused to spend money on it after this one.