Your main objective in this mode is to set time records and race the ghost car. While it doesn't sound like much fun, at least I had the satisfaction of actually completing a track. Two Player Battle mode is exactly that. That pretty much covers the various racing modes of SEGA Rally 2 and my major complaints with physics, handling, and control. Let's talk about the rest of the games finer attributes.
Graphics are definitely top-notch.
The tracks are beautifully rendered and highly detailed. The cars are modeled with so many polygons that they look like they just came off the factory assembly line. Paint jobs and decals are all very authentic, and add to the sense of realism. Lens flares and headlight effects are present even though there is no visible benefit to having headlights in the nighttime courses - they are all amply lit with streetlights. Weather effects are perfect from the falling rain and snow to the fog and mist in the mountainous regions.