[The Green Guy]

The single player mode is something that every game can learn from. Its hard to explain because every game has you trying to level up and ultimately reach rank #1, but this game does it with such presentation you feel like you are really moving up the ladder against your computer opponents. They say its takes a couple of calendar years to reach the top of the list of ranked drivers. I can see that now since if you don't score as high as you wanted to, or you lost in a particular challenge to unlock a particular car then you have to wait until the next calendar year to do it again. I think it works well, it pushes you to do your best, but ultimately even if you don't finish first in every race (ala Nascar or any other real racing leagues) you still move up the ladder based on your performance. I'm currently ranked 58th and I feel pretty good about that. I've finished most races in 1st, but at least 33% in second or worse. Anyway, I'm having fun with the game. The graphics and gameplay are very good and I look forward to unlocking Nurburgring snow course!

also ... as you progress you can buy packs of cars with your kudos which is way cheaper than buying them individually, but you can buy them one at a time as well in between races.