The game begins with a circuit race set in Olympic City (fictional city based mainly on city of Seattle and named after nearby Olympic National Park). with the player driving a white Honda/Acura Integra Type R that sports a unique set of vinyl and a wide body kit. They dominantly win the race; only to be awakened from a daydream by a woman named Samantha.

"Heh! Is that your fantasy? Look, that’s Eddie. Take a good look, man. He's a winner and winners get mad respect. It ain't just about the car, it's about the attitude."