The GUI needs some pimping before it gets released, in my opinion.
For one, abbreviate the lap count to something like "Lap 2/3" (second lap out of three). Players are going to pick up the information faster than having it written out like it is now.
Also, you might want to consider putting the current inventory item icon top center instead of bottom right. Yes, this is just like Mario Kart, but it really works up there.
Lastly, you're limiting the rank from 1 to 4? If the player is in 6th place, tell him he's in 6th place, not that he's out. It better tells him or her how they're doing in the current standing and it's not very fun to be told that if you're not in the top four, you don't count.
Just my advice.
For one, abbreviate the lap count to something like "Lap 2/3" (second lap out of three). Players are going to pick up the information faster than having it written out like it is now.
Also, you might want to consider putting the current inventory item icon top center instead of bottom right. Yes, this is just like Mario Kart, but it really works up there.
Lastly, you're limiting the rank from 1 to 4? If the player is in 6th place, tell him he's in 6th place, not that he's out. It better tells him or her how they're doing in the current standing and it's not very fun to be told that if you're not in the top four, you don't count.
Just my advice.