Toca RD2 (V8 supercars 2)

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Hello, I don't want a crack, a no-DVD mod, I don't want to unlock cars or tracks. I just want to be able to @#$%ing play my copy of V* supercars 2!
I have installed it many times, ran the various patches, reloaded my ATI Radeon 9250 drivers, disabled the soundcard (Microprose told me to try this), I have even reinstalled Windows XP Pro SP2 on my computer.
Nothing works. I am ripping out what is left of my hair and the game developer can't even help me!
AMD 2200+, 256mb RAM, ATI Radeon 256mb, Windows XP Pro SP2 (not a patch but on original install disc).
Help, I need to keep some of my hair and I want to play this game.
P.S Game is crashing when I try to load ANY race (except opening short race). Crashes back to desktop when a new race is loaded.
HELP HELP HELP!!!!!