No, as much of a classic as it is, I dont think it can win the award for best racing game. Most people who love the crash series so much are experiencing nostalgia, although they were great games as a kid.
Ok, maybe it wasn't the best game but it's a lot of fun. It reminds me of how the world use to be. The world needs to go back. Not technology wise. People and respect wise. It needs to go back character wise.