R.C. PRO-AM brought it to a new level. It was really difficult, but super rewarding to progress to new phases of the later levels. They kept introducing new elements as you progressed. That was so much fun.
I never realized collecting the flashing blocks upgraded your car until having the game for a year. Then I was pissed everyone else upgraded as well.
And what the living fuck was the deal with the car that just went “I’m off! See ya!” and somehow won the race in hyperdrive?