GRID isn't a hugely deep game, but it has an impressive array of small features and presentation pieces that serve to make it feel bigger than it really is. By amping up the excitement level of virtual racing, GRID's driving serves as a great benchmark for how to do racing properly - intense, with a proper feeling of danger.
Unfortunately, the quirky handling and lack of tuning options strip it of pole position somewhat - it's hard to imagine the hardcore elite racing fans leaving Forza or Gran Turismo for it - but as a pick-up-and-play racer, GRID earns its podium finish. Just don't spray champagne all over your TV when you win.
