i wouldn't say it's that simple. i actually LIKE the FFB in this game. you can feel bumps and rumble strips. and in the bonus levels it's very strong when you launce your driver out the window!!! it's a good (acade) game.
The FFB is great! You can feel the difference between the tarmac & dirt, when you hit curbs & other cars...but the best is when the car is airborn, the wheel is very light due to the wheels not in contact with the ground & then you feel the full grunt of the front wheels coming in contact with the dirt/tarmac.....great fun.