didn't wipeout3 have that?

I use bumpercam in wipeoutHD, but I use a chasecam in the PSP and original playstation wipeouts.
in order to play HD in bumpercam I have to sit very close to the TV, however.. I don't really know what's going on in my head here...
you soon grow accustomed to the ship edges relative to track edge. you find your line, and the feel you gain for the width of your ship is much like knowing where the far side of your car is when driving.

In car games I tend to use the camera so it shows the bonnet (hood for you americans) but I don't want to see the dash. I especially don't want to see the steering wheel.
It always seemed silly to me seeing a steering wheel on screen if I am playing with a wheel in my hands