When I first read about that game on Steam, I couldn't help but chuckle. The hype for making your avatar and having the incredible chance to not drive a car, but socialize by the pool or walk the streets. In a racing game. I think I even watched a trailer of sort, which focused on the socializing aspect and didn't feature any driving.
When it comes to racing games, I actually prefer there to be... you know, racing.
I'm not saying it's the worst thing in the world. I'm sure it'll sell strawberries and it certainly has it's target audience. The hooks of the game (and the marketing) just seemed very unreal.
I won't be playing this game, but in games I always pick my own gender, if I have the choice. So I can relate.