A little tip I also found when playing online in the 2048 side, watch out for the pilots using the Feisar prototypes. You'll be humming along in first place and out of no where get passed by someone in the prototype! Your only chance at beating a skilled prototype pilot is to hit them with something when they pass by, because damage from impacts will make the Feisar lose speed counters and slow their max speed potential down.

If you want to use it effectively in a race, you'll be vulnerable for the first 1/4 - 1/3 of every lap because people can catch up to you when you aren't cheat speeding.