An unidentified black Hummer H2 waits in a dark underpass for the player.

One night, the player is called by his friend, Samantha whilst en route to a celebration party, who informs him that the party is really kicking and the people want to see him at the party. The mysterious bald man on the video screen tells the player that he 'is not taking no for an answer.' In defiance, the player abruptly hangs up the call. The player is called after the final race by a bald man with an 'invitation' to join his team. The player is now revered as the best street racer in Olympic City. The story begins after the player has beaten Eddie's street gang - 'The Eastsiders' in Olympic City.