Clever idea, would probably work well for an arcade style game if you're set on a first person view. For a "driving simulator" type (Forza, for example) game, f

Clever idea, would probably work well for an arcade style game if you're set on a first person view. For a "driving simulator" type (Forza, for example) game, first person is used for a more authentic experience, in which case, you may as well turn the minimap off anyway and learn the course the way you would in real life.