with ESP on, it will still spin the tires as hard as it can for about 20 feet, then it shuts the fun down, hooks and goes. It only allows a bark between 2nd & 3rd. With ESP off, she will spin as long as your wallet will allow! When you feel brave, turn it off. I kind of like ESP because i feel more comfortable letting other people drive my car without them putting it into a ditch. ESP off is only for the owner!