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The Career of Shift 2: Unleashed is split across multiple disciplines and car classes into various race series.
Each series is sorted by posters, each indicating the required Driver Level to enter. Upon reaching certain Driver Levels, special events are made available - Hot Lap Gauntlets, Eliminators, and Invitationals - where players get a chance to try out and win new cars.
Each individual discipline features a rival. Winning enough podium position finishes allows players to challenge them to win their vehicles as well as cash.
Badges for the player's Autolog profile are earned for mastering tracks, beating Rivals, and other in-game actions.
Career[]
Prologue[]
So you wanna be a professional driver?
It's a non-stop battle. A battle with your fear, a battle with the course, and a battle with the other drivers. The power and speed playing you in the seat is the best feeling on Earth. I'm Vaughn Gittin Jr, Formula D champion.
There's this race coming up, and I want you to enter.
I've borrowed this GT-R for you. It's got some serious parts on it. Before you race, you gotta get some practice.
Let's rock.
It's a non-stop battle. A battle with your fear, a battle with the course, and a battle with the other drivers. The power and speed playing you in the seat is the best feeling on Earth. I'm Vaughn Gittin Jr, Formula D champion.
There's this race coming up, and I want you to enter.
I've borrowed this GT-R for you. It's got some serious parts on it. Before you race, you gotta get some practice.
Let's rock.
The player will be loaned a Nissan GT-R SpecV in a test run around Suzuka Circuit East Course. Upon completing it, the player will be taken to the game settings, where they can change the AI difficulty and the assists they want to use for the upcoming race.
Driver Level 1[]
Modern D[]
Okay, let's get you back on the track. You're a part of Modern D. We're starting out basic, but that doesn't mean starting out slow. Time to prove those skills, my man.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Dr Pepper Hot Lap Gauntlet[]
Dr Pepper Glendale Challenge[]
Dr Pepper Starlight Canyon Run[]
Driver Levels 2 and 3[]
Hot Lap Gauntlet[]
Someone has decided to lend you some sweet cars. We're talking Aston Martins and Porsches. Beat the lap target times, and build up your XP.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Modern C Invitational[]
Someone out there seen your talent. You've got the chance to battle for Modern C. Prove yourself in a full-on race around Suzuka West, and you'll be going places in no time.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Driver Levels 4 and 5[]
Modern C[]
You're killing it. You're up in the Modern C. There's some awesome machines coming your way. From now on, you'll get a little more bang for your buck.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Drift[]
So you're the driver everyone's been talking about. I hear you've got what it takes to be a good drifter.
Drifting is the art of controlled chaos. You're gonna throw your car into a slide and try to maintain it. Everyone starts on basic courses, but you step your game up, and I'll take you to the mecca of drifting - Ebisu in Japan.
Prove yourself, and you'll get an invitation to Southern California's house of drift - Irwindale Speedway. There's gonna be a serious battle for the championship. Win it, and I'll give you my Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang.
Are you ready to rock?
Drifting is the art of controlled chaos. You're gonna throw your car into a slide and try to maintain it. Everyone starts on basic courses, but you step your game up, and I'll take you to the mecca of drifting - Ebisu in Japan.
Prove yourself, and you'll get an invitation to Southern California's house of drift - Irwindale Speedway. There's gonna be a serious battle for the championship. Win it, and I'll give you my Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang.
Are you ready to rock?
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Now you're stepping on my home turf. Time to teach you the best way to drive sideways. Then later, we can go out and trash some tires head-to-head, bro.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
The Eliminator[]
Okay, man. You've got access to The Eliminator. Every time the clock runs down, the guy tailing at the back gets taken out. The last car rolling will be the one that gets the glory.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Driver Levels 6 and 7[]
Retro[]
I'm Darren McNamara, driver of the Team Need for Speed DMAC 86.
We're gonna be driving cars from the 80s and 90s. Those classic rides tuners worked on for years, like my own AE86 Corolla. When we build it, we tried to make the wildest Hachiroku. Thing's got a rotary engine transplant, and it's stripped down to 1,700 lbs. It puts out more than 500 HP.
We've got races lined up at the Nordschleife, one of the toughest, most dangerous circuits anywhere, as well as at Suzuka, where a heap of Grand Prix champions have been crumpled. So if you can win at places like that, you'll be in a great shape for a world championship of your own. And you know what? I'll even put my DMAC 86 on the line.
Win the championship, and it's yours.
We're gonna be driving cars from the 80s and 90s. Those classic rides tuners worked on for years, like my own AE86 Corolla. When we build it, we tried to make the wildest Hachiroku. Thing's got a rotary engine transplant, and it's stripped down to 1,700 lbs. It puts out more than 500 HP.
We've got races lined up at the Nordschleife, one of the toughest, most dangerous circuits anywhere, as well as at Suzuka, where a heap of Grand Prix champions have been crumpled. So if you can win at places like that, you'll be in a great shape for a world championship of your own. And you know what? I'll even put my DMAC 86 on the line.
Win the championship, and it's yours.
Retro brings back the beasts of the 80s and 90s. Tuned like crazy with a decade or two of development. These are iconic cars going faster than anyone thought possible.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Hot Lap Gauntlet[]
For these hot laps, you're being loaned some insanely designed vehicles. A Lamborghini Reventón, a Stirling Moss Mercedes, and an awesome open-wheeled Caterham. Enjoy the ride, and beat those times.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Modern B Invitational[]
Awesome, man. Your driving has earned you a place in an invitational for Modern B. Take first in a Chevy Corvette around Catalunya, and you'll be bumped up to faster cars and crazier tracks.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Driver Levels 8 and 9[]
Modern B[]
You are doing incredible. The Modern B class is yours for the taking. Beware, the performance of the cars you'll be facing are gonna take a few steps up.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Time Attack[]
What's up, man? I hear you've been making some real progress out there. I'm Chris Rado, US Time Attack champion, professional speed demon, and lover of all things fast. Boom!
Time Attack isn't like circuit racing. It doesn't matter who crosses the line first. You need to nail one lap, and one lap only.
You want to build and tune the car to crank out lap times. If I were you, I'd drop the weight, get better suspension and brakes, and don't forget about the massive horsepower you're gonna need.
If you become Time Attack champion, I'll even give you my all-wheel-drive Scion tC. I built it to be the fastest Time Attack car in the world. It's got over a thousand horsepower and creates more downforce than the hand of God.
What do you think? Down or what?
Time Attack isn't like circuit racing. It doesn't matter who crosses the line first. You need to nail one lap, and one lap only.
You want to build and tune the car to crank out lap times. If I were you, I'd drop the weight, get better suspension and brakes, and don't forget about the massive horsepower you're gonna need.
If you become Time Attack champion, I'll even give you my all-wheel-drive Scion tC. I built it to be the fastest Time Attack car in the world. It's got over a thousand horsepower and creates more downforce than the hand of God.
What do you think? Down or what?
Yeah, you've proved you can deal damage on some epic tracks. Now you gotta prove you can master them. In Time Attack, the guy with the fastest lap wins.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Hot Lap Gauntlet[]
This time, you've got a hold of the keys to some classic supercars. You're chasing lap times in a Bugatti, a GUMPERT, and a Koenigsegg. Truly awesome machines.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Manufacturer Showdown[]
It's time for a grudge match. Manufacturer Showdowns line up rival cars for some high-intensity duels on the track. Who's the best? Time to find out.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
- Seat Leon Cupra VS Volkswagen Scirocco
- BMW 135i VS Audi S4
- Audi TT VS Nissan 350Z
- BMW M3 E46 VS Mitsubishi EVO X
- Subaru Impreza Sti VS Mitsubishi Evo IX
- Audi RS4 VS BMW M3 E92
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage VS Jaguar XKR
- Chevrolet Camaro SS VS Ford Shelby GT500
- Porsche Cayman S VS Lotus Exige
- Audi R8 VS Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 VS Lexus LF-A
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 VS Ford GT
- Mercedes SLR Moss VS Lamborghini Reventon
- McLaren MP4-12C VS Pagani Zonda F
- Bugatti Veyron VS Gumpert Apollo
Driver Levels 10 and 11[]
Muscle[]
You hear that? That's the sound of all-American Muscle. I hope you can handle it.
I have tons of experience with these cars. I drive a Mustang as a pro drifter, and my new project, the RTR-X, is a '69 Ford Mustang with a 5 liter V8. Seriously, it's one bad machine.
We've got a lot of drivers looking at the podium. You're gonna fight it out in some real beasts from the past and the present.
Check this out, I put up the RTR-X as a top prize in the Muscle Championships. So come on, let's see you got what it takes to win big with American Muscle.
I have tons of experience with these cars. I drive a Mustang as a pro drifter, and my new project, the RTR-X, is a '69 Ford Mustang with a 5 liter V8. Seriously, it's one bad machine.
We've got a lot of drivers looking at the podium. You're gonna fight it out in some real beasts from the past and the present.
Check this out, I put up the RTR-X as a top prize in the Muscle Championships. So come on, let's see you got what it takes to win big with American Muscle.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Alright, now we're talking. Get ready for your first taste of all-American Muscle. You'll start out classic, then you'll get to hear those modern engines scream.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
The Eliminator[]
Now we're back - elimination racing. And this time, the hardware is serious. There are cars from Porsche, Pagani, and McLaren. Remember, each time the clock runs down, the guy at the back gets booted.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Modern A Invitational[]
Nice, man. You just got an invite to the big leagues. Get the win in a tough battle at Nürburgring in a McLaren MP4, and you'll be fast-tracked up into Modern A.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Driver Levels 12 and 13[]
Modern A[]
Wow, you just made A-grade. Congrats, man. These cars are the last steps in performance before Works and GT3. And the competition, it's gonna get fierce.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Endurance[]
I'm Tommy Milner. I drive a BMW M3 GT for Rahal Letterman Racing.
I've been a professional since 18, and let me tell you, endurance races are a serious test of your concentration. You'll need to switch up your strategy because these races aren't won on the first lap. The trick is to stay consistent and keep your pace. And above all, don't quit. It's a war, not a battle. Good news is you get to log some serious time on tracks like Nürburgring and Spa, and it'll prepare you well for the FIA GT1 World Championship. Fight your way to the top, and you can have my BMW M3 GT.
So stay focused out there, and good luck.
I've been a professional since 18, and let me tell you, endurance races are a serious test of your concentration. You'll need to switch up your strategy because these races aren't won on the first lap. The trick is to stay consistent and keep your pace. And above all, don't quit. It's a war, not a battle. Good news is you get to log some serious time on tracks like Nürburgring and Spa, and it'll prepare you well for the FIA GT1 World Championship. Fight your way to the top, and you can have my BMW M3 GT.
So stay focused out there, and good luck.
— Tommy Milner
Endurance is all about keeping your driving consistent through long, epic races. This series is not gonna serve up easy tracks either. You're gonna get some punishment.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Old vs New[]
This without a doubt, mixes it up. Classic miles of cars up against their modern equivalents. The original up front, and the new version playing catch-up.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
- BMW M3 - E30 VS E92
- Chevrolet Corvette - Stingray VS Z06
- Dodge Challenger - RT 1971 VS SRT8
- Shelby GT500 VS Ford Shelby 2010
- Ford Escort RS VS Focus RS
- McLaren - F1 VS MP4-12C
- Mazda - RX-7 (FC3S) VS RX-7 (FD3S)
- Nissan - 240SX VS 370Z
- Nissan - Skyline GT-R (R32) VS GT-R SpecV (R35)
- Toyota - Corolla GTS (AE86) VS Supra
- Volkswagen Golf - Mk1 GTI VS GTI
Driver Levels 14 and 15[]
FIA GT3[]
Welcome to the FIA GT3. I'm Patrick Söderlund, I've been a car nut since I was 5. I drive the BMW Z4 GT3 for Team Need for Speed.
GT3s are purebred race cars, just a few steps below the GT1 level. The competition is fierce. You're gonna have to prove yourself in some of the world's toughest circuits, places like Silverstone, where the Maggots/Becketts of complex is one of the most demanding sets of turns in racing.
Take top prizes in GT3, and you'll show everyone you're ready for a seat in GT1. Oh, and I also offer my Z4 to whoever becomes the FIA GT3 champ. It's very quick, very intense.
Let's get started.
GT3s are purebred race cars, just a few steps below the GT1 level. The competition is fierce. You're gonna have to prove yourself in some of the world's toughest circuits, places like Silverstone, where the Maggots/Becketts of complex is one of the most demanding sets of turns in racing.
Take top prizes in GT3, and you'll show everyone you're ready for a seat in GT1. Oh, and I also offer my Z4 to whoever becomes the FIA GT3 champ. It's very quick, very intense.
Let's get started.
As of right now, you're the real deal. You've made it to GT3, and the cars you're about to take on are beyond insane. Enjoy it, man.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Works[]
I'm "Mad" Mike Whiddett. I've been building crazy Mazda rotaries since I was a teenager.
You've done some good work in the modern classes, now it's time for the Works Championship. This is a whole different world. Every car has been maxed out.
My Works car is a Mazda FC RX-7 20B turbo-powered beast. It's reinforced, lightweight, wide-body-kit. It's fully sick, that just oozes style.
From what I hear, you're pretty good. Maybe good enough for a seat in a GT1 car. And I ain't gonna make it easy.
See you out there, dude. Watch yourself.
You've done some good work in the modern classes, now it's time for the Works Championship. This is a whole different world. Every car has been maxed out.
My Works car is a Mazda FC RX-7 20B turbo-powered beast. It's reinforced, lightweight, wide-body-kit. It's fully sick, that just oozes style.
From what I hear, you're pretty good. Maybe good enough for a seat in a GT1 car. And I ain't gonna make it easy.
See you out there, dude. Watch yourself.
For Works, the cars you've bought need to be all they possibly can be. Maxed out, super-tuned, and fully-converted monsters. Racing here is as intense as it gets, my friend.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Single-Type[]
Single-Type is all about skill. Pure and simple. Everyone's in the same car and on the level playing field. The only advantage you have is your ability as a driver.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
GT1[]
FIA GT1[]
Congratulations, you've certainly come a long way.
GT1 is the absolute elite, mate. The drivers, the vehicles, the tracks, they're all world class. You may remember me. It's me, Jamie Campbell-Walter. I've watched you since you started. I think you're good enough to make a run at the GT1 World Championship.
Right then. From now on, you'll need to worry about passing me. I'm in the Sumo Power GT-R. I've got a standing offer that anyone knocks me into second deserves to take it home. So it could be yours.
Let's get on the grid. This is gonna be good.
GT1 is the absolute elite, mate. The drivers, the vehicles, the tracks, they're all world class. You may remember me. It's me, Jamie Campbell-Walter. I've watched you since you started. I think you're good enough to make a run at the GT1 World Championship.
Right then. From now on, you'll need to worry about passing me. I'm in the Sumo Power GT-R. I've got a standing offer that anyone knocks me into second deserves to take it home. So it could be yours.
Let's get on the grid. This is gonna be good.
— Jamie Campbell-Walter
Wow, you've hit the ultimate in racing. You've made it to GT1, and you deserve every kick you're gonna get on race day. These cars are the best of the best. Tear it up out there, man.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Downloadable Content[]
Additional events are included in the Legends and Speedhunters downloadable content packs.
Legends Pack[]
Legends[]
I'm Matt Powers, and we're about to get crazy with some cars from the 60s and 70s.
I'm gonna be running a 911 RSR. Of course, I put my own twist on the style, though.
You're gonna be up against the best cars from the history of racing, talking Shelby Cobras, Fairlady Zs, Jaguar E-Types. You'll be on the old-school layouts of tracks like Rouen and Monza. They're fast and they're dangerous.
You're really gonna have to switch up your driving style though, you just gotta be aggressive and throw them into the corners. I'll tell you what, if you can survive the tracks and win the championship, you can have my Porsche. You just gotta rock it.
Let's see what you got.
I'm gonna be running a 911 RSR. Of course, I put my own twist on the style, though.
You're gonna be up against the best cars from the history of racing, talking Shelby Cobras, Fairlady Zs, Jaguar E-Types. You'll be on the old-school layouts of tracks like Rouen and Monza. They're fast and they're dangerous.
You're really gonna have to switch up your driving style though, you just gotta be aggressive and throw them into the corners. I'll tell you what, if you can survive the tracks and win the championship, you can have my Porsche. You just gotta rock it.
Let's see what you got.
Get ready to race through the greatest eras of motor racing. The cars are legendary, the tracks are iconic, and the driving is over-the-top dangerous.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Speedhunters Pack[]
Drag[]
You interest on some drag racing or what?
I'm Chris Rado. I'm a pro front-wheel-drive drag racer for Scion.
This is where we go eight-lanes wide in head-to-head battles, so you definitely wanna be the fastest down the quarter mile.
You need split-second throttle control, it's time for you to prove yourself. You win the championship, I'll straight-up give you my Scion drag car. It's definitely one-of-a-kind, it's got a small engine, a gigantic turbocharger, and it makes silly horsepower.
You're definitely gonna have to be on your A-game to beat me.
I'm Chris Rado. I'm a pro front-wheel-drive drag racer for Scion.
This is where we go eight-lanes wide in head-to-head battles, so you definitely wanna be the fastest down the quarter mile.
You need split-second throttle control, it's time for you to prove yourself. You win the championship, I'll straight-up give you my Scion drag car. It's definitely one-of-a-kind, it's got a small engine, a gigantic turbocharger, and it makes silly horsepower.
You're definitely gonna have to be on your A-game to beat me.
— Chris Rado
Alright, the drag strip is waiting for you. Tune your car and practice your shifts. Up 'til now, success has been measured in seconds. Now all you care about is the milliseconds you can slice off your times.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Standing Mile[]
Eric: I'm Eric Kozeluh "Grim" of Twins Turbo Motorsports.
Marc: I'm Marc Kozeluh "Koz", I'm this guy's brother. Usually, we build supercars, now we're doing the standing mile.
Marc: You're gonna run against eight other cars, but it's not about crossing the finish line first. You get exactly one mile to hit your top speed, you can't just mash the gas pedal, right? You gotta control the car's power, nail the perfect shift, that's how you're gonna clock the highest speed at the one mile mark.
Eric: Alright man, you make it all the way to the top, we're gonna give you our Viper.
Marc: And did I mention this thing runs 250 mph? You hit 250 mph, you're gonna be so amped, you're not gonna sleep for like a week.
Eric: So you ready to get to work or what?
Marc: Good luck out there.
Marc: I'm Marc Kozeluh "Koz", I'm this guy's brother. Usually, we build supercars, now we're doing the standing mile.
Marc: You're gonna run against eight other cars, but it's not about crossing the finish line first. You get exactly one mile to hit your top speed, you can't just mash the gas pedal, right? You gotta control the car's power, nail the perfect shift, that's how you're gonna clock the highest speed at the one mile mark.
Eric: Alright man, you make it all the way to the top, we're gonna give you our Viper.
Marc: And did I mention this thing runs 250 mph? You hit 250 mph, you're gonna be so amped, you're not gonna sleep for like a week.
Eric: So you ready to get to work or what?
Marc: Good luck out there.
— Marc & Eric Kozeluh
This one's about pure, unadulterated speed. The fastest you can go over a standing mile without blacking out. Go push that needle as far as it can go.
— Vaughn Gittin Jr.