Realism. Snort. If Trackmania were a real series, its sponsor would be a big adult protective undergarment company. And the drivers would use them!
When I saw this thread about lack of realism, I thought it was referring to the cinematics, and how the highlights in some tracks get blown out. Thas is cool.
But, realism...Coast in TMU was the most "real" environment of them all yet it still had turbos. ("Hey, sis, let's put your trike on that turbo and go flying!" "MOOOOMMMM!")