Greetings Prosser!
In order to get on the rails somewhat easy you do have to practice a lot!!!!! You are going about it right and after sometime it will be easy for you.
I know as this is my favorite game and BOY did I work at it to get my gold metals....
Once you are able to stay on the rails, try doing some tricks like back flips and stuff like that.
Once you get to pipedreams you will have to be very good to stay on the rails and get the big points.

Worfsonofmog
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