Alright,
#1 yes the AI cars do wreck, it is far and few between and they usually kep a perfect line.
#2 Tons of set up options, from the springs, wedge, aero package, to the tape on the grill and lots more,
#3 yes all but Carl Edwards
#4 Game is very realistic, but set ups are important, you must tinker with them and practice with them to keep up in the field even on easy.
#5 on 360 mode there is no 2 player mode, that does suck they need to bring back split screen with a full field
#6 Comp controls for cautions and pit road, although getting into the pits is better this year
#7 ultra sensitve cars, if you bump draft you better be ready for the AI to get loose
#8 yes and yes