To make the game easier, try turning off "Damage" in the Options
menu. djust the car's downforce, gear ratios and tire type to suit
the track you are racing on. You don't have to win every race.

The career season is based on points, so you can finish dead last
in one race, as long as you make up the points down the road.

Make pits stops only when absolutely necessary.

On "Thunderdome", pit earlier than the rest of the pack (after 
the 4th or 5th lap). This should give you an edge.