I honestly almost passed this one over, being in the mood for something much like this but not getting the right impression from pretzel's review. Then, as I was backing up to look at the other new one, I saw the magic words: more good driving music. I do a lot of driving. I enjoy driving. Therefore, driving music appeals to me.
As for the track itself, I don't own MGS2, though I spent a fair amount of time with it through rentals and suchnot. I'm not able to %100 bring back to mind the original one, but I do remember thinking that the score might've better suited an RPG when first hearing it (And again here). Yeah, it relies a lot on the main theme, but it's still played with enough to give it a rather distinct and nice feel. The strings may be off, as said, but that, too, adds to the feel. Overall, one of the best things I've heard in some time.
Vell done. =)