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NFSHP3. Career

in the event, as well as the Bounty rewards. 

Ocean Coast. 

incredibly short and straightforward. There aren't any shortcuts to take-just

You're on the run and ill-equipped for a fight with the cops. Just make a break

for it, all you have to do is survive. 

receive a medal. 

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Roadsters Reborn'

Event 1: First Offence 

do you care? You have a race to win. 

event is basically a sprint, since the cops won't use weapons either. 

It's time to decide which car you desire the most. Will you choose freedom,

Series events will become available. 

a relatively-quick succession. 

will prevail. 

it. 

the finish; a good chunk of it will be driven at top speed, most likely. 

Your recent exploits have got the attention of the county Sheriff. He's unhappy

with how you've been treating his deputies, and will use all the tools at his

elude the cops. The cops will have all of their weapons as well. 

Available after earning Bronze in 'First Offence'

It's time to weigh up the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X versus the Subaru

Jaguar, Porsche, Maserati, or Alfa Romeo. 

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

This event isn't too long, but there are a few objects that will just pop out

of nowhere and wreck you if you don't see them in time. There are plenty of

long straights to unleash this vehicle's true potential on, which can help to

Make the most of the light night traffic and take Lamborghini's fastest ever

roads. Like the description says, traffic is very light, so it shouldn't be

the 360-degree turns near the end. 

Available after earning Bronze in 'First Offence'

the most part, only two turns that require drifting, plus there isn't much

traffic, so you can drive in oncoming for most of the event. 

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

far ahead. 

You're going to need a fast, agile car to avoid the ordnance that the cops have

been equipped with. Fortunately, the Lamborghini Gallardo-in all it's guises-is

Event Distance: 11.3 miles 

the "In the Zone" Reward. 

McLaren for another fun romp through the desert.  

You're outnumbered, but not outgunned. These desert cops might be aggressive,

but they aren't prepared for the likes of you. You should have no trouble

masked Duel. 

It seems as if you've successfully avoided police attention for today's race;

aren't as many of them. It will be at least 5 miles into the race before you

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Title Fight'

in street racing throughout Seacrest County. Not that you'd have anything to do

you, so you will earn a medal as long as you don't finish in last place. You

receive the "Eye of the Needle" Reward. 

performance. Housed beneath the Powerdrive, the M3's V8 delivers 421 BHP and 0

and as you get near the finish. 

in Seacrest County, so watch out, they're hunting in pairs

who has finished the Cop Career, this event is very similar to 'End of the

Line' almost everything is the same. So, if you did well there as a Cop, you

up. 

It'll probably take you longer to choose your car from a range, including the

after that, so there isn't much passing room. If you want to jump out to a

quick lead, take the first 3 shortcuts you come across.  

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Breach of the Peace'

the corners they cut go a long ways out. 

power, and uncompromising performance. 

turns. 

the shortcut on the right, and you will avoid it. 

621 BHP. It's not going to be easy, but that doesn't mean they will give up

The Zonda Cinque's carbo-titanium weave should offer you some protection, but I

wouldn't hang around to find out. Think fast and drive even faster to reach the

your Turbo for a long straight after the cops have been dispatched. 

Available after earning Bronze in 'Breach of the Peace'

is very similar to the course in 'Do Look After It', only longer

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

driving at Top Speed for good portion of the race, so Nitrous won't be as

hit them and possibly wreck. 

other Super Series events, Exotic events become available. 

Choose between Koenigsegg's record-breaking CCX, the evolution of the CC

bloodline, and it's successor, the new Agera, in this epic duel.

newer model, so the choice is up to you. 

will slow you down too much. 

You have topped the Seacrest most wanted list and there's nothing the cops

won't do to stop you. Expect their lastest unit, armed to the teeth. 

the finish. The cops have plenty of weapons to use as well. 

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Sports Car Named Desire'

Choose from America's finest muscle cars and power your way through the

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

Shelby GT500, and Dodge Challenger SRT8. You can earn the "Flight of the

Bumblebee" Reward by winning this event in the Chevrolet Camaro SS with the Bee

Yellow paint scheme (2nd choice from the left when choosing car color). 

supercars on the planet. To survive out here against these Racers, you're going

stay there as long as you can. 

It's a gathering of Italian supercar royalty in this 11.1 miles race taking you

the southern freeways-this is going to be the ultimate drag race. 

will earn the "Midnight Cowboy" Reward for doing so. 

seem like it is able to go into and come out of any turn at 200+ MPH. 

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Muscle Reflex'

targeting them with a quick shock from your EMP. 

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

which you probably won't have unlocked the first time through. You will have 2

electrical activity has been forecast. 

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

time, as well as alerting you to any nearby Roadblocks. 

Can you the reach the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport's top speed of 250 mph as

the desert. There won't be many cars, so feel free to stay in Oncoming as long

you can still earn Gold as long as you haven't let off the gas. 

Choose between McLaren's dazzling technology showcase-the MP4-12C-and Bentley's

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Encore Performance'

Gold (8,000 Bounty): Finish 1st

Silver (5,000 Bounty): Finish 2nd

most likely won't have unlocked the first time around). The track will be wet

shortcuts along the side of the road that are useful. 

The Seacrest Police aren't going to take your repeat offences lying down-

expect to see them fielding faster response units with upgraded equipment. 

4 of you again so you will receive a medal as long as you aren't last.

 

German precision engineering in this mountain duel. 

hitting a car. 

Gorge Freeway. 

top speed. 

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Escape Lane'

"Excellence Through Passion".

shortcut on the left that will help to shave precious seconds off you time. 

It's a long run down to the desert, but you should have no problems out-running

many shortcuts to help avoid the cops, and the Helicopter, which won't attack

raining in the hills and begin to snow when you enter the mountains. 

You won't have any weapons available, unlike previous Gauntlets. The cops will

lighthouse. The Bugatti will use Spikes, the Agera may or may not. 

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Available after earning Bronze in 'Racing Stripes'

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder. There'll be no love lost as these two

You probably won't encounter much traffic so you can hang in Oncoming as long

faster and reach a higher top speed than the Audi. 

and their weapons, you will receive a medal, since there are only 3 of you. 

and exclusive cars ever made. With a Speedwall full of your friends' best

you. 

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unlock more events to compete in. 

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Distinction (6,000 Bounty): Bust the driver in under 1:00.00 

in. By busting the driver, you will also earn the "Gotcha" Trophy or .

Rapid Deployment events, Speed Enforcement events will become available. 

you: Jammers, EMPs, Spike Strips, and Turbos. 

in range. 

It's a police emergency. Get to the end of Westbeach as fast as you can without

hitting anything. 

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Available after passing 'Chase 101'

He will use Jammers against and will pull a U-turn every now and again. 

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Available after passing 'Chase 101'

to rough them up and knock them out before they reach the finish line. 

the car will add time penalties so be careful. 

don't want to, especially if you are driving a Rear-Wheel car. I'd stick to the

event to get the "Wet in the Vette" Trophy or .

won't stop until they are all off the road.

shortcuts entrances near their location and he doesn't turn around.

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Available after passing 'Reventon Reveal' and 'Escape to the Beach'

Drive East on Cascade Terrace. It's just you and the open road in a heavily

customized police car, but don't get cocky. Damage to the car will earn you

Freeway. You'll incur time penalties for anything you hit.

Due to the storms in this event, you will get a little "atmospheric" lighting

see. Stick to the main road; you'll be able to keep up your speed, plus it is

Get tough in the Porsche Panamera Interceptor or use the 911 GT3 RS's speed to

EMPs to use. You can earn the "Electrically Charged" Trophy or  by taking out a

bust the racers. They will use Jammers and Turbo to try and lose you. 

Exercise caution-These racers are packing all known cop counter measures. 

their weapons, as well. 

Available after passing 'Reventon Reveal' and 'Escape to the Beach'

by. He also won't think twice about going down shortcuts.

Seacrest County PD has just taken delivery of the Aston Martin One-77. It's the

world's most expensive production sports car, so drive safe. You'll pick up

course backwards. This car won't hold its speed well in the shortcuts, so it

isn't recommended to take them. Just stick to the main road and try not to hit

anything to avoid being sent back to Seacrest Penitentiary. 

health. 

You'll need to fight your way past their wingmen to bust the three Veyron

your artillery. They will come at you with everything they have as well. 

Available after passing 'Block Buster'

won't slow down like the one in 'Block Buster', but he will take any shortcut

Let's see how fast you can respond to an emergency. Race east on Bear Hollow,

but drive carefully-you'll incur time penalties for anything you hit.

be slick because this time it is actually raining, so watch your drifting. 

Available after passing 'Fighting Dirty'

easy. Even without playing the demo, this event isn't too hard. You'll have 3

well as any remaining Traffic Police events. 

Event 2: Locking On 

Spike Strip, you will earn the "Power Spike" Trophy or .

headlights. 

stay tight through the bends-you'll incur time penalties for anything you hit.

traffic and the Helicopter's Spike Strips, if you choose to call it in. 

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Available after passing 'More Haste, Less Speed'

In recognition of your driving skill, you've been granted access to Seacrest

County's elite Corvette ZR1. Take it to the end of Fox Lair Pass with as little

isn't able to cleanly handle most of the turns on the course, so you may need

There aren't many shortcuts worth taking (or any to begin with), but there are

react easier to any traffic you approach. 

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Available after passing 'More Haste, Less Speed'

Eagle Crest. Make use of EMP, roadblocks, and spike strips as you see fit. 

targets will be able to use Jammers against you and won't hesitate to Turbo

call in an early roadblock. 

Weather: Snow

The paint's still drying on Seacrest County's brand new Koenigsegg CCX. Race it

the length of Eagle Crest as fast as you can without hitting anything. 

fight back a little. 

catching him. He will also pull a U-turn if he feels that he needs to. 

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Available after passing 'Summit Assault'

Seacrest County PD has exclusive access to the world's fastest police car. Race

it to the end of Rockingham Road as fast as you can. You'll pick up time

Strips. Do what you can. 

another's Spike Strip, so look for easy busts.

Seven racers are on the run in the world's fastest production cars: the McLaren

F1, Bugatti Veyron, and Koenigsegg CCXR. Bust them all before the race ends. 

1, as well as the rest of their weapons. 

Available after passing 'Eye in the Sky'

badlands. Stop them before the reach civilization. 

still need passing. 

racers, without using any weapon, to earn the "Godzilla" Reward

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Available after passing 'Tough Justice'

something fast because these guys are all in lightweight exotics. 

You have been chosen to take on the SCPD's most difficult assignments. Make

sure you live up to your reputation. 

whenever the situation seems bad for him. 

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are available to both sides. 

Racer, as well as having your Nitrous refilled. 

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few seconds off your time. 

reset may seem to make up for it. 

Race

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Each side of the Career will have their own Weapons to use. At first, you won't

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The first event that you are able to use Jammers in is 'Shock and Awe'

Spike Strip

time you are able to use Spike Strips are 'Breach of the Peace' (Racer) and

'Fighting Dirty' (Cop)

EMP

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you, so every now and again you'll end up locking-on to a car you didn't want

little extra damage. The first event you are able to use EMPs in are 'Denial of

Service' (Cop) and 'Beauty and the Beasts' (Racer).

Roadblock

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time you are able to use Roadblocks in 'Block Buster'

Turbo

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'Stampede'

Helicopter

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first event to feature Helicopter is 'Eye in the Sky'

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This can only be done as a Racer; Cops can't accumulate Oncoming miles

Phase 4: 

Phase 1: 50 Near Misses 

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Before every event, Autolog will pick one of your friend's times. If you beat

"Photos" option. Select any photo and upload it. 

help you reach 5. 

Trophy by finishing 'Chase 101', the first Cop event. The racer will already

after the event has finished. 

'First Offence'. Take out one of the Crown Victorias chasing you and the Trophy

use Roadblocks in is 'Block Buster'

first events featuring this weapon are 'Denial of Service' (Cop) and 'Beauty

and the Beasts' (Racer).

allow you to use Spike Strips are 'Breach of the Peace' (Racer) and 'Fighting

Dirty' (Cop).

hit doesn't Bust them, it will say "Aerial Hit Confirmed" on the screen; if it

The first event that has Helicopters is 'Eye in the Sky'.

This one can be earned at the same time as "Share the Dream". You can use a

"Share the Dream", do the same thing, except make sure that there is BMW in the

necessary. I would recommend 'Seacrest Tour', due to it's length, you can rack

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 

'Lightning Reflex'. In the Racer Career, I would recommend 'Title Fight'

5. Flight of the Bumblebee: Won 'Muscle Reflex' in a Bee Yellow Chevrolet

6. Godzilla: Get any medal in 'Run to the Hills' driving the Nissan GT-R SpecV

have, go to East Gorge Canyon and start 'Run to the Hills'. Take down at least

end

R8 can compete in is 'Run to the Hills'

8. Electrically Charged: Bust the Porsche 918 Spyder using an EMP in 'Porsche

Patrol' 

'Porsche Patrol' is one of the first Rapid Deployment events you will do. The

event 'Born in the USA', pick the Ford GT, with the Midnight Blue Metallic

event. 

Iain Wilson
Iain Wilson
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