The player needs to have a crew to win a race. The crew has three types of skills: Blocker, Drafter, Scout. Blockers attacks racers for the player. Drafter creates a slipstream for the player. Scout finds a shortcut in the race.
The Scout crew members do a pretty decent job of making the game too easy in a lot of the races, due to the fact that they spend a majority of the race directly in front of the player, thereby allowing you to tie up first with the scout and not having to drive nearly as hard. As long as you're in second (or third in some cases) the scout will most assuredly be in first place. In other words, as long as you're moderately competent the scout will win races for you.
Blocker[edit]
Neville[edit]
Bio: Neville helps the player test his/her first car. Unlocked: Playable on start.
Samson[edit]
Bio: Samson is a former member of Angie's crew, 21st Street. Samson has quitted that team after the player beat Angie in the canyon. Upon meeting the player, he told him of the car who helped the player escape has a badge on his belt. Unlocked: After beating Angie.
Drafter[edit]
Colin[edit]
Bio: Colin is a former member of Wolf's TFK. He quit the TFK after the player beats Wolf. Upon meeting the player, he told him about the thief who switched the money bag. Unlocked: After beating Wolf
Nikki[edit]
Bio: Nikki is the player's ex-girlfriend and the guide. Unlocked: After beating Angie, Wolf, and Kenji
Scouts[edit]
Yumi[edit]
Bio: Yumi is a former member of Kenji's Bushido. She left the crew after the player defeats Kenji. Upon meeting the player, she told him that she tuned into the Palmont Police Radio frequency during the player's escape and explains that the chaos was planned from the start. Unlocked: After defeating Kenji
Sal[edit]
Bio: The second member to join the player's crew. He tells the player about his rising reputation. Unlocked: After winning 6 races.