The year was 2005 (you can time skip), You were exiting your garage in your BMW M3 GTR, so you took it for street racing in Rockport, and then, after your history some shi.. After the race, you encounter Rog in his Pontiac GTO.

Rog: "Good run, I like your style. Just make sure you watch your back with these guys, all right? See you around."

Then he drives away, it's just you and Razor in his Ford Mustang now.

Razor: "What's up, poser? I'm glad you're putting it down out there, I really am 'cuz I can't wait to get a crack at that ride. What? Didn't anyone tell you? You gotta put your ride on the line to run against a blacklist racer and that, is why aren't stupid enough to do it. I'll be waiting..."

In the middle of the race..

Mia: "Hey, there's something wrong with your ride. You left a huge oil slick at the start line. You have to end the race fast!"

After you lost some shi, after that blah blah blah.. You encounter Sonny, in his white and blue Volkswagen Golf GTI.