Gameplay is very solid, with tremendous replayability. The only gripe that I would have with this game is the fact that advancing within races could have been handled a little better. There is nothing more frustrating than having to restart a particuliar Championship race a few dozen times before you can earn enough points to advance. Again, not a big deal, and this in itself will increase the longevity of the game. Graphics are superb, with most machines allowing huge draw distances.
Frame rate is great, with only minor slowdown when watching the replay mode.
Damage is modeled very well, but I'm not convinced that the damage will affect racing performance. I never liked Jazz before, but the menu music really fits the game. From gameplay, to graphics, to replay value, this is the best racing sim I have EVER played. Driving physics model is one of the best I've ever seen. Initial races are just long enough to keep your interest while learning the do's and don't of the game.