In the game, the player races in fictional recreations of real-world locations in the United States, such as Miami, Las Vegas and San Francisco, against 16 AI opponents.

The games modes are: The player has 4 different car models to choose from: Compact, Pickup, Muscle and Sports.

Each model has its own driving physics and unique selection of body parts, including spoilers, front and rear bumpers, and side skirts.

Dynamic obstacles will appear as races progress, such as oil and ignitable fuel slicks, as well as wreckage from totaled vehicles.

Earning EXP will eventually level the player up, which unlocks new items from the shop, which are purchased one at a time with money.