Up till now, so has mine. My initial problem was inadequate processor
for this game (486/33 using VGA). I've just upgraded to a 486/75 and the
frame rate can (and does) hit 30 and stays real close to 30 while showing
8 up front and 2 behind. What does this do? It lets you better see
whats up ahead.
First, take it easier on the first lap or two while things sort
themselves out. To borrow an old line: to finish first you must first
finish.
Bill Clinton said one very intelligent thing early in his term: "doing
the same thing over and over and expecting different results" is the
definition of stupidity. I believe he used a different term, but meant
the same thing. So, if it consistently happens, then, yes you are doing
something wrong.
Probably both. First, I haven't seen your driving but, I suspect it is
much like mine was (initially) throw it into the turn turn the wheel to
the max and then floor it. Almost inevitably it put me into the wall.
Fortunately I learned that breaks are very important in helping a car
turn (although I had to get a racing magazine or two to tell me this).
Slowing into a turn is a must. The critical speed of a turn depends on a
lot of things, mostly what the car will tolerate. If you hear a lot of
squeeling, you're either over the critical speed for your setup or you're
using too much wheel (or both). Try slowing down sooner and/or using less
steering lock.
For a better understanding of how a race car works (particularly a
Papyrus stock car) try getting Lee Buchanan's Official Strategies &
Secrets book. It has a nifty chart that helps troubleshoot what is wrong
with your setup and tips on what is the 'best' line on any given track.
Oh, and on the tire wear: try softer shock settings on the offending wheel.
And pay attention to the tire temps, if they go yellow something's wrong.
Mike
-I hope this helps out a little
