The rookie division can be frustrating at times. The racing does get better as you move up in license.
Check out the following videos. They will help in regards to surviving rookie races.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqsKm8irA7U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7gH_rfWRqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwndH_kWfoE