Trapcode Particular 2 - Orient to Motion Problem

Dear friends,
I have a problem setting up my Trapcode Particular 2 setting.
I have set my Null Object to complete a cirle (by rotating Y Axis). However, my particles don't want to orient to it's motion and do not draw a perfect circle. .
Please take a look:
Any suggestions? What did I do wrong?
Kind regards,
DissidentPJ

I've decreased the particle/second value.
Top view:
Active camera:
Particle:
I'm trying to achieve 2007 version Formula 1 intro motion graphics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKuG5lpaZoo

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