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"TJ's Time Trial" is event #7 of Underground Mode in Need for Speed: Underground.

It is the first Time Trial event of Underground Mode and is offered following the player winning event #6: "Rookie Tournament".

Winning the event allows the player to proceed to event #8 of Underground Mode: "Atlantica Challenge". Optionally, the player can also choose to decline this event and proceed to the next event instead.

Synopsis[]

The player is introduced to TJ, a mechanic with the resources to give racers a competitive edge against their rivals but has a ruthless attitude towards those he feels are not worthy.

Having just won their first tournament, TJ offers the player a chance to earn one of his unique engine performance parts, but first they have to prove they're worthy to him by beating his time trial.

The Low-down

Get from the airport to the downtown core in 1:55:00/1:45:00/1:35.00 and see what TJ has in store for you!

Voice Message

NFSU CharacterIcon TJ
From: TJ
"Win, and I give you an engine upgrade. Make me look bad by losing, I'm gonna smack you upside the head."
"Really think you're special, huh? Well, go out there and prove it."
"Look kid, you show me you deserve it. And I've got upgrades for ya. But once you install 'em, you keep in mind who's makin' you win.
"

Race

Course

Target Time

  • Easy: 1:55.00
  • Medium: 1:45.00
  • Hard: 1:35.00

Rewards

Underground Mode

Bank

  • Easy: 100 Bank
  • Medium: 125 Bank
  • Hard: 150 Bank

Performance (Choice)

Unlocks

Quick Race

  • Sprint: To Liberty Gardens