that sounded more like they were saying we won't be having a replay feature. So we can't capture playthroughs with cinematic cameras

would have been nice,
i wonder if someone will decide to start some kinda hot pursuit tournament.
To decide who starts out with what, an e-coin will be flipped, whoever guesses right gets to pick which side they want to be on.
First to 3 matches win.
1 match = 3 games. Best 2 of 3 determines a winner for that set.
A match is over when a racer is busted or if the racer loses its tail. The cops gain a point and the racer gains a point respectively. Players cannot select a car between games, but can select a new car between matches.
After the first match, both players switch sides; who was playing as cops now play as racers, and vice-versa.
If a winner is not determined by the end of the 2nd match, the winner of the 2nd match calls the next coin flip. If called correctly, he/she get to pick which side they want to be on for the last match.
Repeat this process for the rest of the players, semi finals, finals and grand finals, etc.
In terms of car restrictions...I would say none for now, but having played Fighting games for a while, I understand Tiers would come into play. Perhaps the restrictions could narrowed down by settings a theme for a designated tourney, for instance "Lightweights" "Lambo Rambo" "American Muscle"... That or we can simply ban cars that are significantly better than other cars, but I feel it's a bit too early for that.
seriously this must be something worth trying over the winter break. Except everyone's gotta get a recorder, it'll be so cool to watch.
GTP's HOT PURSUIT TOURNAMENT!
edit: i just noticed there was a lack of body damage in that video.