the controls arnt the best but i just turn the sensitivity down to just a few notches these are the settings i use http://i40.tinypic.com/nclbq0.jpg works best for me anyway
I hated using the normal DC controller on Daytona. I used a DC steering wheel, (Ferrari I think) and the game handled a lot better. [h=1][/h]
Yeah, it's absolutely terrible with a pad. I had a Madcatz wheel and that made it much better once it was set up correctly.