"I downloaded the demo - seems like a good time. Problem is though, it wont let me steer the car with my CH USB fighter stick - hafta use the rudders to steer. Keep overcontroling and hitting the wall. "
Have you gone into the "options," "controllers" panel? From there you should be able to set whatever axis you want for each control.
For any noob's, check out the GROWL stuff on Fridays or Mondays. Friday's are especially laid back.
Cougar