Just a tip for some of those out there having driving troubles...1. There's an easy steer setting in the options menu...Doctah Jones has referred to this a couple times and 2. I think perhaps many of you may think that the Free Roam section of the game is for finding secrets but it is where you can practice your driving...hone your skills then take on a race...soon enough, you'll see the car handles pretty damn good. Love the feedback too.
you can use 'W' for boost instead : )