I can answer this one....NO. There is no in-race save game feature.
Only between sessions.
As for the Sidewinder, can't help ya there. good luck.
dave henrie
Hmm, my Sidewinder hasn't got any of those problems - I turn 3-axis on in
the profile, use Direct Input (like you), max up to 100% on the FF, low
damping, etc, high linearity, and I'm all set.
Check to see if the fault's somewhere else?
Sorry I couldn't be of more help...