Mx vs Atv "Unleashed" (PS2) fanatics--can you do this? If not, you'll want to learn!?

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This is so cool!
Here is what I am doing--from main menu make it to "supercross" then select "San Diego."
Mx bike works best--other rides fun too.
As soon as the race wants to begin, stop it again with the "start" button (options), and go to "overlays." Say "off" to everything except for "radar." (You can have other stuff but it really looks best with less on screen)

Now when you hit resume be prepared for the very first large jump (straight away).
When you hit this jump and you think you are at your highest height, pull and hold "R2."
"Holding" takes some getting used to, but...
It's so cool--as if you are a spectator (sitting high in the center of stadium!) telling the poor guy precisely how to race!
Keep hold of "R2" and learn to race this entire race remotely--I look to the radar for one far corner (you'll see). I win at 125% ALL OF THE TIME!
Can adjust camera ** "where" you leave the jump also.
What am "I" missing out on?
Tell me about your Unleashed experience!