Off Road Challenge Playthrough (Actual N64 Capture) - Novice Circuit

This is part 2 of my capture of me playing through Off Road Challenge for the Nintendo 64. This is not an emulator. This footage was recorded directly from my Nintendo 64 using an actual Off Road Challenge cartridge. I'm playing on normal difficulty using a manual transmission.
In this video I completed the second circuit, the Novice Circuit, using the Toyota Trophy Truck. In this circuit you get to race on one of the hidden tracks: Flagstaff.
Not all of these races were completed back-to-back in a single session. Although some races were completed back-to-back, I mostly edited together the successful races for a single video.
Recorded with the Hauppauge HD PVR and the official N64 S-video cable. I used a Toshiba model D-R550 DVD Recorder to upconvert the N64's native 240p signal to 480i so that the Hauppauge could capture the console's audio/video signal.
I'm using an Interact V3 Racing Wheel.

[@RetroGamingPanama]

Whats the upgrade strategy you like to use for clearing normal and higher difficulties?

[@WatchmeplayNintendo]

I start out focusing on shocks and tires and then begin upgrading speed. I never buy nitros and I try to get the free boost start in the beginning of each race.