This is a funny game. It isn't mean to be, but it is. 2 examples:
1. I was starting a race on Laguna Seca and I pushed start because I wanted to change controls. So I changed controls so I could push RT to accelerate and LT to brake. Well, the race started and I pushed RT. I accelerated, but I didn't move. He mapped as well the accelerate command as the front brake command on the same button. It's stupid!
2. I was driving online with some guys when I crashed into the wall. I "respawned" but the wrong way. A big red cross was dancing on my screen. This happened 20 times in a row. Very lame
It's quite a nice game, but the demo sucks ass.