The track and UI are coming together for my racing game!

Full game description: Fly in a spaceship race where your ship (and those of your opponents) are slowly falling apart! In order to ensure you make it to the finish line at all, much less in first place, you'll have to pick up parts along the way to not only repair and refuel yourself but also make upgrades! A more aggressive choice might propel you to the top... or sink you to a DNF. What will your strategy be?