It's difficult but fun

I like vibe of the game, i can assume you inspired by mario kart. It's solid core gameplay. I had some fun riding around, controls feels pretty good.

Music is super great match! I love change of tension close to the end of race.

I got some problem to catch enemy if i am behind and i assume items will be collectable in future.

Congratulations on your submission! Keep working!

Really like the item system and new elements on the map!

I think you can make a balance of staying on track vs trying to cut more forgiving. I noticed that there is only one place on the map (right) where it makes sense to cut. Otherwise it doesn't feel there is a reason to do that. Maybe if you add some risk when you cut but keep the advantage of gaining the distance would feel that player can make some tactical choices where and when to cut. For example make a very narrow corridor so it will introduce a challenge for the player and a high risk of collision and loosing the speed but also a high reward of catching up the distance significantly, or like an alternative route :)