The player participated in a race in Palmont City, where they were racing for Darius against the main crew bosses. The event was ambushed by the police, who were able to arrest everyone with the exception of the player. Nikki, who held the cash prize in a bag, managed to hand it to the player but could not be saved by the player. The player is forced to leave Palmont City and discovers on their way that the bag did not contain their cash prize.