Really like how much it reminded of snes-era Mario Kart with its 2D-3D mixture. The boost was very satisfying to pull off once I got the hang of it and it added a nice bit of depth to the gameplay.
I did found it funny seeing the AI driver on easy mode occasionally driving straight off the track as soon as the race started. I imagine that wasn't intended but I liked it a lot anyway just for the silliness!