You can anticipate the turn before it appears by closely watching the camera. Before the curve, it will start to zoom in and shift focus away from the car. That means you need to start steering in that direction to get the perfect line.

Don't get carried away in the heat of the race. While other players may pass you by or block your path, try to remain focused and follow the road precisely. It is better to play it safe and avoid catastrophic crash consequences (like in real life, eh?)

Remember that it is only the final lap that counts. It is difficult to maintain top position throughout the race, so you can just be somewhere in the top middle until the final lap, when you will give it everything you've got. This is where your nitro boost will come in quite handy,

You can bump the opponents from the side to slow them down and gain some leverage. Make sure it is a slight nudge towards an obstacle and that you can clear away from the (crime) scene as soon as possible.

If you finish second or third in the bonus tracks, you will get useful upgrades for your car. However, if you place first, you will get a whole new car. These bonus tracks cost Racing Points, though, so you need to earn enough of them first.

Choose your cars and upgrades based on the track before you. Nitro Boost can be useless if the track is full of curves and tight spots.