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1) Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
Great graphics (When they load properly) Great physics, great use of the analogue triggers, and lots of customisation options. It's not all about spending as much credits as you can upgrading the turbos. It has tournaments with rules, such as Class A, Class D, No turbos etc. There's also an optional racing line which shows up on the track if you aren't sure. But to discourage people from using it, the game gives less credits for using it. When I got Forza 1 on the Xbox I thought "Wow!" It was a huge step up from Gran Turismo 4. Better graphics, better gameplay, easier controls with the trigger instead of a poxy "analogue button" which seemed to be either on, off or middle.
2) Crash Team Racing (PS1)
Much much better than Mario Kart 64 because it goes into depth. I never understood the appeal of MK64 because it's just so shallow. It has a few courses which you can race around and some battle arenas. CTR has that and more. Collect letters, like in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater... erm... well it's been seven years since I played it so I've forgotten what happens. But I know for sure it had more than Mario Kart 64.
3) Project Gotham Racing 3 (Xbox 360)
Again, nice graphics, good use of the analogue triggers and a somewhat unique concept (if you don't count the previous two) At first I wasn't sure about the Cool Beans system. Once I started playing it I realised it's actually quite fun.
4) Outrun Europa (Sega Master System)
Has all the fun of a classic 2D racer with built in guns. Very colourful for an 8bit system.
5) Mario Kart DS
It FINALLY had power slides, after Double Dash. Crash Team Racing had power slides back in 1998 or so. MKDS also has all the tracks from every previous Mario Kart game.
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Well My top five are
1)Road Rash 2 - Genesis
2)Gran Turismo 3 - PS2
3)Viper Racing - PC
4)Mario Kart - SNES
5)RC Pro AM
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Nice lists guys, some awesome games there. Outrun Europa, now that sounds like a game I'll have to try out. I was going to get the Game Gear version but hell perhaps I'll pick up the PAL SMS version at some point instead.
Viper racing, now that sounds familiar. IIRC that's one of the few driving sims that uses the cltuch is it not? At the time it was a feature I thought would really take off and start having racing wheels to support it.
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Let's see, I'd have to say my five favorites would be:
1 - Pole Position (Atari 5200) I never tire of this game and I think the 5200 controller is perfect for this port.
2 - Indy 500 (Atari 2600) Great fun even when restricted to the one player versions.
3 - Turbo (Colecovision) My first experience with a steering wheel controller for at home. Still haven't got that Coleco Telstar Arcade. 
4 - Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (NES) Always a blast to beat Danny to the finish line and max out all the options for your vehicle.
5 - Street Racer (Atari 2600) Not as exciting for single players but still a good time. Nice variety in all the games on the cart.
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Funny you mention Turbo, I just had that out the other day for a spin.
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1.) Uniracers (SNES)
2.) Mario Kart DS
3.) Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
4.) Xtreme-G
5.) Crusin' USA
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1) Mario Kart 64 (N64)
2) Dodge 'em (Atari 2600)
3) F Zero (SNES)
4) Enduro (Atari 2600)
5) Wave Race (N64)
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After some thinking this morning I have to add Uniracers and Indy 500 to my list.
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In no particular order:
Interstate 76 - Not exactly racing, but close enough. Brilliant game.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation - The original Papyrus sim.
Deathtrack - Fast, violent and fun.
Carmageddon - Come on, how could you not like this?
Colin Mcrae Rally 04 - It was a close call between this one and TOCA Race Driver 2, but TOCA loses points for its clunky plot insertion - victory to Colin.
All the above for the PC, of course.
Haven't picked up any recent racing sims; Colin Mcrae 04 and TOCA are the newest ones in the mix. Too much focus on graphical chrome, not enough on either a realistic driving experience or an immersive I76 adventure.
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My list:
1. Uniracers (Hell yes!)
2. Kinetica
3. Ridge Racer 4
4. Crash Team Racing
5. F-Zero GX
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Yeah I love McRae 04 as well. I also had 3 and 5 but 04 seems to have the right balance of everything.
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1. Road Rash - 3D0
2. Destruction Derby 64
3. Need For Speed Underground
4. Cruisin USA
5. Forza 2
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Racing games friggen' rule. 
1. Gran Turismo 4 (With the Logitech wheel  )
2. Formula 1 2001 (PS2) (With the Logitech wheel )
3. World of Outlaws: Sprintcars 2002 (Logi. wheel )
4. Mario Kart 64 / Diddy Kong Racing (Tie)
5. Wipeout
6. Ridge Racer
7. F-Zero GX
8. 1080 Snowboarding (N64)
9. Wave Race 64
10. MX Unleashed (PS2)
11. Road Rash (Genesis)
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1.MSR (DC)
2.Tokyo Extreme Racer 1 (DC)
3.Porject Gotham Racing 2 (X-Box)
4.Tokyo Extreme Racer 2 (DC)
5.Sega GT (DC)
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favorites
1. Mario Kart (SNES)
2. R Racing Evolution (Cube, PS2, Xbox)
3. Tokyo Extreme Racer 2 (DC)
3a. Tokyo Extreme Racer (DC)
4. San Francisco - Rush (N64) -shortcuts and secrets make the game
5. F-Zero GX (Cube)
6. R4: Ridge Racer - Type 4 (PS)
...I could keep this list going, but should cut it off
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Gonna go with...
5. Super Sprint (Arcade) with foot pedals!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Sprint
4. Stunt Car Racer (Commodore Amiga)
Two player with link up cable was sooo much fun!
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=E-030-S-03990-A
3. Mario Kart 64 (N64)
RED SHELL INCOMING!!!!!!
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=E-064-S-00060-A
2. Need For Speed (3DO)
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=E-052-S-00130-A
1. Road Rash (3DO)
Race AND beat people up AND listen to Soundgarden! What more could you ask for?
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=E-052-S-00010-A
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Ah yes NFS for the 3DO, got me into 3D racing games that one did. Had a good long love affair with the NFS series until they started coming out with these urban street racers crapshoots. How I miss international cops & robbers type pursuit with day/night, weather, lighting effects and local language police forces. 
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@c1870:
Gotta agree with you there Tan. I stopped with NFS games when they turned into those urban racer fast and the furious affairs. Although I did enjoy Burnout Paradise on the PS3 mainly because it's free roaming. I prefer the older style of NFS games though.
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