Rack and Pinion vs. Recirc Ball has nothing to do with how good of a driver you are. One is not "faster" than the other around a track. Its a feel thing, a connection to the road. Drive the Crossfire back to back with a 3 series or a miata and the difference TO ME is very apparent. The Crossfire steering is fine, sure. But there is a reason Recir ball technology is no longer used.