After playing in my public Accelerate server (all alone), I found the problem for playing this game mode: The controls on the keyboard fell a little awkward while driving on the race track.
I keep messing up my drifting control over and over again by letting go the spacebar with my left thumb on purpose.
I have a SN30 pro+ controller for the Nintendo Switch and PCs. I also have an 8bitdo Wireless Adapter as well, and I have 2 applications on my Steam library.