Press X when "1" appears during Race-Countdown to start the race immedeatly.
Better engine:
Complete time attack mode.
Cheat mode:
At the options screen, hold Square and press Up, Circle, Down, Circle, Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle. If you entered the code correctly, a new window titled "Secret" will appear at the bottom of the options screen. Go to single player mode and enter *NORTHEND* as a name. This will unlock all courses and cars.
