kinda.. yeah. its all about the "tuner" scene now.. with import tuner "gangs" & Muscle car gangs, and exotic car gangs...You have to win races and take control of areas of the map. The music is a good mix.. some rap.. but also a good amount of alternative / metal thrown in. (I always just turn music off anyway.. I like to hear the car)

depending on the type of car u pick is what kind of cars the game presents to u later.
the only thing that sucks is the drifting.. it felt like driving on ice. takes a bit to get into the "groove" while doing it.