Hey Jack! I'm an LCC graduate from last year. : )
First of all - I am genuinely really impressed with how well the game plays. The Game Feel is super on point, and the drifting feels natural. Thumbs up for ultra-simple controls. The camera works great too - very natural and didn't get in the way even once, which is so rare for games like this. Just really fun to play.
I do have a few things for you to think about, though.
As said, I really like what you have done with the game feel, but I think a few things could be added to really take it over the top. I would love a bit of screen shake, when you are all the way side-ways, or when you hit the destructibles. Maybe some added particle effects and dust too, to just really give the collisions that sense of oompf! I agree that this is probably the one biggest selling point of the game, so I would love to see it taken way over the top!
The one thing I was missing the most was audio. Tire-screeching and beefy destruction-sounds would bring the fun up a TON, I think. That being said, I respect that LCC leaves you very pressed for time, so I understand if this is pretty low on the to-do list. : )
In terms of the UI - I would probably swap the text of the "Fuel Zone" for an icon that's quick and easy to recognise - especially in movement.
Once again, these are all just observations and suggestions. I genuinely enjoyed playing your demo, and I'll be keeping an eye out for an updated version. : )
// Amalie.