Finally finished my first Grand Prix in Ring Racers (DISCLAIMER: I SUCK at SBR2K.), and yeah this game is pretty damn rad, launch issues aside. I love the way it plays, there's a LOT of different mechanics and you better know them but I'm a sucker for that kinda thing.
Will continue playing through the cups, this game is so fun.
(my username is mae?h because the game recognized my _ key as a ? and i found it funny)