I use internal view since day one...
it pretty easy if you get used to it even the barrels rolls.
If you dont use it much then i would suspect its a nightmare of dissorientation..especially on subenco or any big collisions..
When you use it all the time you can get used to what to do in these circumstances...
But then i used to play ridge racer the same so im used to it.pluss i drive in real life and thats cockpit view too.:nod
does it make you more likely to win....noooo
but it does make the game look ultra cool.
I always use HD ud with it and use the distance scanner to see who is where..
i can use far as well and use that on Zone sometimes...
I never use close its almost like cockpit without the thrill..