I read on the forum about the Japanese racers bringing there "A" game lately online. Damn! What the hell! Is there a mini WipeoutHD workshop going on over there? About 2230 hrs (10:30 pm) PST a lot of races are hosted by Japanese players and they are racing circles around me. Hell, I don't claim to be great, but, I'm no rookie either. Hey! hmmmm? it could by a server issue, yep! that's it. No worries mate.