Line #107 Characters/NeedForSpeedShift


1	[[header:[[center:'''''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed''''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed character index]]\
2	[-'''Classic Era:''' ''[[Characters/TheNeedForSpeed The Need for Speed]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPorscheUnleashed Porsche Unleashed]]''\
3	'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' (''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonMainVersionCharacters Main Version]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\
4	'''Autolog Era:''' '''''Shift'' (''Shift'' PSP version and ''Shift 2: Unleashed'')''' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedNitro Nitro]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedRivals Rivals]]''\
5	'''[[Characters/NeedForSpeed2014 2014 film adaptation]]'''\
6	'''Ghost Games Era:''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed2015 (2015)]] \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedHeat Heat]]''\
7	'''New Criterion Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'']]-]]]
8
9	The characters of the ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedShift'' sub-series of ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'', consisting of ''Shift'' and ''Shift 2: Unleashed''.
10
11	''Shift'' features no predetermined characters (although the PSP version features the Race Kings), while ''Shift 2'' features a set of RealLife motorsports celebrities, each having a specialty and forte in certain disciplines.
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13	[[foldercontrol]]
14
15	!''Need for Speed: Shift'' (PSP version)
16	!!Race Kings
17
18	[[folder:Rod Cruz]]
19	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14642_pm.png]]
20	!!!'''Car:''' Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
21	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Battle Machine
22	->''"Rod Cruz is [=#10=] on the list of race kings. Look out for him as you race. If you beat him enough, he'll challenge you to a showdown. Win a showdown, you move on the list yourself."''
23	-->–- '''Opening narration'''
24	[=#10=] of the Race Kings.
25
26	He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a blue Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
27	----
28	* TheCasanova: Aside from the whole in-universe ShipTease with Aya Vasquez, Diablo Montana's intro claims that Rod and Diablo like to party with the PitGirls.
29	* TheEngineer: Mechanic, to be exact. His bio states that he's a mechanic, which is also described as being his [[TheGift gift]], as "he always gets more from his engine".
30	* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is The Nextmen's remixed version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNPfEqoXgOk "Insight"]] by Fort Knox 5 feat. Asheru.
31	* TheRival: Rod and Nate Denver are implied to be this to each other, as Rod's bio states states that "there's no love lost" between them.
32	* ThousandYardStare: His bio actually name-drops this while describing him, as it says that "a complex character hides behind his 1000-yard stare." He does certainly have [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rod_cruz_stare_6.jpg a pretty intense gaze in his intro]].
33	* TrueCompanions: Downplayed. Though his bio stated that he hangs out with Aya Vasquez, it is unknown whether Rod has a romantic interest for her, with his bio stating that "racing remains his first love", plus Montana's bio claims that the two of them like to party with the pit girls. Aya's bio, however, nonetheless states that "Cruz's mysterious ways and dangerous driving holds her in thrall."
34	* TokenMinority: He is the only black driver among the Race Kings.
35	[[/folder]]
36
37	[[folder:Karol Monroe]]
38	->See her character folder in the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet'' character page.
39	[[/folder]]
40
41	[[folder:Ray Krieger]]
42	->See his character folder in the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet'' character page.
43	[[/folder]]
44
45	[[folder:Marc Demarcher]]
46	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14714_pm.png]]
47	!!!'''Car:''' BMW [=M3=] ([=E46=])
48	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Noise Bomb
49	[=#7=] of the Race Kings.
50
51	He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a green multi-striped [=E46=] BMW [=M3=].
52	----
53	* ColorMotif: As per Noise Bomb, Mark sports a green and black racing suit, matching with his [=M3=] painted in a green livery.
54	* CombatPragmatist: His bio describes him as "not adverse to the odd dirty trick to get ahead."
55	* DrivesLikeCrazy: For a racer who learned to drive briskly on the French country roads, as his forte in drifting shows.
56	* FrenchJerk: It's implied that he's French, inbetween having a French name[[note]]"Démarcher" is the French equivalent of the English phrase "door-to-door"[[/note]] and his bio mentioning that he learned to drive briskly on the French country roads, and then there's the mention of not beign adverse to the odd dirty trick and his [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marc_demarcher.jpg cocky pose in his intro]].
57	* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4g-LwdtL30 "Underdog"]] by {{Music/Kasabian}}.
58	* TheRival: His bio describes him as competing with Diablo for the attention of the PitGirls.
59	* SmallNameBigEgo: Implied by his bio, which says that he joined the Navy, "some say so that the world could see him." He also has [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marc_demarcher.jpg a pretty confident pose in his intro]].
60	[[/folder]]
61
62	[[folder:Nate Denver]]
63	->See his character folder in the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet'' character page.
64	[[/folder]]
65
66	[[folder:Aya Vasquez]]
67	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14802_pm.png]]
68	[[caption-width-right:300: Still no word whether she is [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Vic's]] sister.]]
69	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS (997.1)
70	!!!'''Affiliation:''' G Effect
71	[=#5=] of the Race Kings.
72
73	She is one of the Speed Kings who drives a purple 997 version of the Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS with light streaks and black stripes.
74	----
75	* AffirmativeActionGirl: After Karol Monroe was the sole female racer in ''[=ProStreet=]'', when she returns in the PSP version of ''Shift'' (alongside most of the other Street Kings), Aya's addition avoids making Karol the only woman again.
76	* BunnyEarsLawyer: She may look more like Music/AvrilLavigne than a racer, but it's implied that she still takes her racing seriously.
77	-->'''Bio:''' Aya is a big flirt but is always early to bed before a big race.
78	* NonconformistDyedHair: Has part of her hair dyed pink, fitting her personality being given as HotBlooded and overall punk-like aesthetic.
79	* HotBlooded: Her bio mentions her being prone to "rash decisions on and off the track", which are chalked up to her inexperience.
80	* ItRunsInTheFamily: Her bio describes that she first learned how to drive after she "sat on her father's knee in his Porsche."
81	* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37bdcqtr30I "Whachadoin?"]] by N.A.S.A (feat. Spank Rock, M.I.A., Santigold, Nick Zinner).
82	* NewMeat: Is described as being relatively inexperienced, and her "rash decisions" are chalked up to this.
83	* SheIsTheKing: Like Karol Monroe, she is refered to as a "Race King" despite being a woman.
84	* SpicyLatina: A Latina woman with sultry looks (being described as "a big flirt") and very fierce-tempered (if the mention about her "rash decisions" is anything to go by).
85	* TheTease: Her bio describes her as a "big flirt" (even with the whole in-universe ShipTease with Rod Cruz) and her intro even has her [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/aya_vasquez_kiss.jpg blow a kiss]] to the player.
86	[[/folder]]
87
88	[[folder:Alex Fry]]
89	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14825_pm.png]]
90	!!!'''Car:''' Nissan GT-R (2007)
91	!!!'''Affiliation:''' React Performance
92	[=#4=] of the Race Kings.
93
94	He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a red and yellow two-toned Nissan GT-R.
95	----
96	* BadassBookworm: A guy who knows about computers to the point of coding computer games (per his bio) that is also a skilled racing driver.
97	* GadgeteerGenius: His bio states that he coded computer games to pay for his early driving career.
98	* IKnowMortalKombat: His bio states that he learned to race playing computer games.
99	* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://youtu.be/_XNYZ2PuwAI "High Life"]] by Two Fingers (feat. Sway).
100	* LovedByAll: Among the other Race Kings, Alex is considered to be the most well-liked and respected driver.
101	* NerdsAreSexy: His bio explains well enough his nerd achievements, and oddly enough, one of his bio pictures shows him [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alex_fry_girl.jpg with an attractive woman who looks head over heels for him!]]
102	* OddFriendship: His bio states that he sometimes hangs out with Montana to talk about drift. Yes; Alex Fry, the stoic smart guy, hangs out with Diablo Montana, the irresponsible, hard-partying racer who is described as being the object of dislike of more than one racer.
103	* SmartPeopleWearGlasses: A guy smart enough that he knows about coding computer games who wears glasses.
104	* TheStoic: He looks very stoic in all of his bio pictures, in one even examining carefully a spark plug.
105	[[/folder]]
106
107	[[folder:Wade Johnson]]
108	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14858_pm.png]]
109	!!!'''Car:''' Chevrolet Corvette [=Z06=] ([=C6=])
110	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Race Boy Shocks
111	[=#3=] of the Race Kings.
112
113	He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a sixth-gen Corvette [=Z06=] with an elaborate American flag pattern.
114	----
115	* GoodLuckCharm: His bio states that Wade always drives wearing his brother's bandana for luck.
116	* HiddenDepths: Judging by his bio pictures alone, it would be easy to dismiss Wade as the typical cocky, arrogant driver that usually appears as an antagonist in these games. However, his bio describes him as being actually much more serious than his appearance might imply. He holds his brother's bandana for good luck, he doesn't party (although he goes to photocalls), he actually is still in love with his ex Karol Monroe but can't get over the competition between them, and actually dislikes Montana's lack of professionalism.
117	* {{Irony}}: His bio states that he can't stand Montana's lack of professionalism. However, Montana's own bio later reveals that, much like Wade always races with his brother's bandana for good luck, Montana himself has a locket around his neck that never comes off, whose contents are unknown.
118	* ALadyOnEachArm: Not around his arms exactly, but one of his bio pictures has him [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/wade_johnson_intro.jpg flanked by two attractive women]].
119	* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://youtu.be/yNliaZCqBLk "Anything 'Cept the Truth"]] by Music/EaglesOfDeathMetal.
120	* MarriedToTheJob: His bio states that he's actually is still in love with his ex Karol Monroe, but can't get over the competition between them.
121	* WearingAFlagOnYourHead: Wade's Corvette is draped in the American flag. In fact, [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/wade_johnson_intro.jpg one of his bio pictures]] has him appearing to wear an American flag as a cape.
122	[[/folder]]
123
124	[[folder:Diablo Montana]]
125	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_05_04_at_14925_pm.png]]
126	!!!'''Car:''' Lamborghini Gallardo [=LP560-4=]
127	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Showdown
128	[=#2=] of the Race Kings.
129
130	He is one of the Grip Kings who drives a yellow and red two-toned Lamborghini Gallardo with black streaks.
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132	* BunnyEarsLawyer: His bio drives the point home that he's an extremely lackadaisical driver (to say the least), but he was still able to be the #2 of the Race Kings.
133	* BrilliantButLazy: Good enough to be the #2 Race King, but is extremely lazy.
134	* {{Fratbro}}: It's stated that he loves to party with Rod and the PitGirls.
135	* ALadyOnEachArm: In his race king intro, you're greeted with Diablo [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diablo_montana_with_girls.png surrounded by ladies holding both his sides]].
136	* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://youtu.be/ky4fDAN2UQ8 "Under Control"]] by Rootbeer.
137	* StatusCellPhone: One of his bio pictures [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diablo_montana_phone.jpg shows him with a cell phone]], showcasing his status.
138	[[/folder]]
139
140	[[folder:Ryo Watanabe]]
141	->See his character folder in the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet'' character page.
142	[[/folder]]
143
144	!''Shift 2: Unleashed''
145	[[folder:Vaughn Gittin Jr.]]
146	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screen_shot_2020_05_20_at_40843_pm.png]]
147	[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see Vaughn Gittin Jr. in ''Need for Speed (2015)''.]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/untitled_1_787.jpg[[/labelnote]]]]
148	!!!'''Car:''' Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang GT (''Shift 2: Unleashed''), Ford Mustang RTR-X (''Shift 2: Unleashed'')
149	!!!'''Affiliation:''' RTR (Ready to Rock)
150
151	->''"I think you got some real talent. Let's see how far you can take it."''
152
153	'''Vaughn Gittin Jr.''' is an American Formula D driver who won the championship in 2010 and 2020.\
154	Gittin is also the owner of RTR (Ready to Rock), a sub-brand for performance and aero parts for Ford Mustang models.
155
156	In ''Shift 2: Unleashed'', Gittin serves as both an opponent, guide to the player and the spotter, as well as the main rival for the '''Drift Discipline''' and the '''Muscle Discipline'''. Defeating him in '''The Final Slide''' and the '''Muscle Championship''' event will award you his Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang GT and his Ford Mustang RTR-X respectively.\
157	He appeared in the 2015 game as a [[TheCameo celebrity cameo]], introduced to the player alongside Creator/KenBlock.
158	----
159	* TheBusCameBack: Gittin makes a small comeback in the 2015 reboot.
160	* TheCameo: His appearance in the 2015 game is a cameo, alongside Ken Block. [[spoiler:He appears [[BackForTheFinale once more]] during the GroupPhotoEnding.]]
161	* CoolCar:
162	** His iconic custom RTR-X Mustang based on the vanilla Boss 302. Ken Block must have taken inspiration for his Hoonicorn Mustang.
163	--->'''Vaughn:''' Seriously, it's one bad machine.
164	** His Formula D spec Falken-sponsored Mustang is cool enough to be this trope.
165	* DemotedToExtra: He was the player's guide in ''Shift 2: Unleashed'', but in his reappearance in the 2015 game he makes only a small appearance alongside Ken Block.
166	* ExpositionFairy: Acts as a guide to the player in ''Shift 2: Unleashed''.
167	* ExtremityExtremist: Name a car that is not a Mustang, as Gittin is proficient in this pony car.
168	* FinalExamBoss: Gittin, who taught you everything about the ropes of racing and a few in drifting, also serves as the final opponent of the drifting discipline and in the muscle discipline. [[spoiler:Beat him in both and his RTR drift-spec Mustang and his classic RTR-X are yours.]]
169	* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner". He also provides useful information on each of the courses you're racing at for the first time.
170	* MythologyGag: His iconic RTR-X made a few appearance in the later games after ''Shift 2: Unleashed''.
171	** It appeared in ''World'' after the October 2011 update. However, it lacks the window decals though since unlike ''[=ProStreet=]'', decals cannot be mounted on the windows until it's re-introduced in the 2015 reboot.
172	** Then it later returned in ''The Run'' as a "Team Need for Speed" Signature Edition. Achieve a Gold Medal in all "Coastal Rush" events in the Challenge Series, and this RTR-tuned Mustang is waiting in the garage.
173	** The Mustang Boss 302 can be modified with the RTR-X body kit in ''2015'', ''Payback'', ''Heat'' and ''Unbound''.
174	** The RTR-X for some reason made its cut in the cancelled ''Edge''.
175	[[/folder]]
176
177	[[folder:Darren "D-MAC" [=McNamara=]]]
178	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_60056_pm.png]]
179	[[caption-width-right:300:[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUndercover G-MAC]], but 3 letters behind.]]
180	!!!'''Car:''' Toyota Corolla GT-S ([=AE86=])
181	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Team Need for Speed
182	->''"So if you can win the places like that, you'll be in great shape for the World Championship of your own."''
183
184	'''Darren "D-MAC" [=McNamara=]''' is an Irish professional drift driver that competed in the European Drifting Championship [[note]]Formerly knows as D1 Great Britain[[/note]] and Formula D.
185
186	[=McNamara=] serves as the main rival for the '''Retro Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''Old School Masters''' event will award you his Team Need for Speed Toyota Corolla GT-S.
187	----
188	* ExtremityExtremist: A specialist in 80's and 90's sports car racing.
189	* FightingIrish: Downplayed. While D-MAC is a native Irishman, that doesn't mean he has a hot-headed temper, unless it counts when he's putting his beloved car on the line.
190	* WhatAPieceOfJunk: He specializes in 80's and 90's sports cars, and his 500 HP [=AE86=] packs quite a lot of punch.
191	[[/folder]]
192
193	[[folder:Chris Rado]]
194	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_63843_pm.png]]
195	[[caption-width-right:350:Wait... since when did Music/{{Ludacris}} start his racing career?]]
196	!!!'''Car:''' Scion tC (both in Time Attack and Drag spec)
197	!!!'''Affiliation:''' WORLD Racing, Team Need for Speed
198	->''"You need to nail one lap, and '''one lap''' only."''
199
200	'''Christian Rado''' is an American time attack driver who is also the Unlimited FWD Champion of 2009 and 2010.
201
202	Rado serves as the main rival for the '''Time Attack Discipline''' and '''Drag Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''Time Attack World Championship''' and the '''1320 Outlaws Championship''' event will award you his Team Need for Speed AWD Scion tC and his 2006 WORLD Racing Pro-FWD Reaper Scion tC respectively [[note]]For the latter, you must purchase and download the Speedhunters Pack first.[[/note]].
203	----
204	* CoolCar: Both his Scion tCs speak for itself.
205	* ExtremityExtremist: Rado is a specialist in time attack and drag events. Not to mention, an extremist in using none other than his Scion tC for both Time Attack and Drag.
206	* FascinatingEyebrow: Rado would make [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] proud by performing this trope in front of the camera during his Drag Discipline introduction.
207	* MagikarpPower: His DownloadableContent drag-spec FWD Scion tC has the most sluggish acceleration in the game, but is very capable of going over 250 mph (402 km/h).
208	* LightningBruiser: His 1200-horsepower Team Need for Speed Scion tC is no joke, as this car is extremely brutal and punishing that he sets the fastest time with little to no effort at all. Once you obtain his car, you get to feel how this becomes a MasterOfAll in the performance department.
209	* RiceBurner: Both of his Scion [=tCs=] take it on extreme strides.
210	** As most time attack cars have bodyworks with extremely crazy appendages. His time attack-spec tC takes this in very absurd heights; with a ridiculously large spoiler, a comically wide front spoiler and even an exhaust mounted on the bonnet! Good luck racing on bonnet cam as the backfire would obstruct the screen.
211	** Downplayed for its Pro-FWD Reaper, as its tones down its bodywork to a simple pro-stock-like appendages and having a basic drag-spoiler.
212	[[/folder]]
213
214	[[folder:Tommy Milner]]
215	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_65944_pm.png]]
216	!!!'''Car:''' BMW M3 [=GT2=] ([=E92=]) (#92 Team BMW RLL)
217	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Rahal Letterman Racing
218	->''"It's a war, not a battle."''
219
220	'''Thomas Milner''' is an American endurance driver who once competed in the American Le Mans Series for Rahal Letterman Racing in 2007, 2009 and 2010 but also the 2011 and 2015 Le Mans winner of the GTE Pro category and 2016 IMSA winner of the GTLM category for Corvette Racing.
221
222	Milner serves as the main rival for the '''Endurance Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''Endurance Challenge Of Champions''' event will award you his BMW M3 GT ALMS.
223	----
224	* CoolCar: His car is the Rahal Letterman Racing BMW M3 [=GT2=], which was previously the game's cover car of the first ''Shift'' game.
225	* ExtremityExtremist: Milner is an strong specialist endurance racing that applies in RealLife and in the game.
226	* MarathonBoss: As each endurance race takes about 30 minutes to an hour, your battle against him also counts.
227	[[/folder]]
228
229	[[folder:Patrick Söderlund]]
230	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_84043_pm_6.png]]
231	!!!'''Car:''' BMW Z4 [=GT3=] ([=E89=]) (#77 Team Need for Speed Schubert)
232	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Need for Speed by Schubert Motorsport, Creator/ElectronicArts, {{Creator/DICE}}
233	->''"The competition is fierce. You're gonna have to prove yourself in some of the world's toughest circuits."''
234
235	'''Robert "Patrick" Söderlund''' is a Swedish [=GT3=] driver who once competed in the FIA [=GT3=] European Championship for Team Need for Speed in which the team finished 6th in the championship in 2010, as well as being known for his tenure as Executive Vice President of Creator/ElectronicArts.
236
237	Söderlund serves as the main rival for the '''FIA [=GT3=] Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''FIA [=GT3=] Championship''' event will award you his Team Need for Speed BMW Z4 [=GT3=].
238	----
239	* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Did we mention that this BadassDriver is the mastermind of forming a crazy idea for a racing program and also the ReasonableAuthorityFigure of [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA]]? Not to mention he was even the CEO of {{Creator/DICE}}![[note]]Söderlund stepped down from EA on August 14, 2018 following the disappointing release of ''VideoGame/BattlefieldV''.[[/note]]
240	* BadassCrew: In RealLife, he represents the German racing team "Need for Speed by Schubert Motorsport", alongside his teammate Edward Sandström who is also a rival in-game.
241	* CoolCar: Drives a 2011-spec BMW Z4 [=GT3=]. By default, it uses the #76 Team Need for Speed Schubert livery, but you can change it to the #77 livery.
242	* MythologyGag: The 2011-spec Z4 [=GT3=] in spades later appears after ''Shift 2: Unleashed'':
243	** The car was added in the 2010 game, ''Need for Speed: World'' on June 2011, approximately 3 months after the release of ''Shift 2: Unleashed''.
244	** It was later added in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' as part of the game's VIP reward program. It's a shame the online servers were shut down in August 2021, making this exclusive car [[PermanentlyMissableContent permanently impossible to obtain]].
245	** For some reason it was added in the cancelled ''Edge''.
246	[[/folder]]
247
248	[[folder:"Mad" Mike Whiddett]]
249	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_94747_pm.png]]
250	[[caption-width-right:300: He's not mad at you, but he is when you race him.]]
251	!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 (FC), Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=], 2006)
252	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Team Need for Speed, Red Bull
253	->''"...and I ain't gonna make it easy. ''[beat]'' See ya out there, dude. Watch yourself."''
254
255	'''Michael Brandon Whiddett''', better known as '''Mad Mike''' is a New Zealand drifter known for his collection of rotary powered Mazda vehicles, which one of them help him become the Formula D Japan Series champion in 2018, as well as his long-time sponsorship with Red Bull.
256
257	Mad Mike serves as the main rival for the '''Works Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''Works League Championship''' event will award you his Team Need for Speed Mazda RX-7.
258	----
259	* CoolCar: His modified Works Mazda RX-7 FC with fully maxed out parts. Even his Team NFS-spec RX-8 dubbed [[ICallItVera "BADBUL"]] also counts, too.
260	* DiscOneNuke: His custom RX-8 is obtainable by simply just reaching Driver Level 5. Classified a Works-car and also an A-class car fitted with maxed out parts means that you'll be able to thrash more events with ease without need to waste money on upgrading your other cars, and also allowing you to enter the Works series without needing to spend for one.
261	* ExtremityExtremist: He loves anything Mazda rotary cars with Red Bull stickers slapped in. And it shows.
262	* MythologyGag: His Works-spec RX-8 makes an appearance in the cancelled ''Edge'' under the "Mad Mike" moniker, albeit without the livery.
263	* PimpedOutCar: A Works-converted FC RX-7 complete with a wide body kit and Red Bull stickers all over. Surely that'll give fellow Kiwi driver Rhys Millen a run for his money.
264	[[/folder]]
265
266	[[folder:Jamie Campbell-Walter]]
267	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_13_at_101553_pm.png]]
268	!!!'''Car:''' Nissan GT-R [=GT1=] ([=R35=]) (#22 Sumo Power)
269	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Sumo Power GT
270	->''"Right now, you'll need to worry about passing me."''
271
272	'''Jamie Oliver Campbell-Walter''' is a British-Hungarian former driver who competed in the short-lived FIA [=GT1=] World Championship and is the 2013 FIA WEC champion in the LM GTE Am category for Aston Martin. In 2019, he the founder and managing director of Bullet Sports Management.
273
274	Campbell-Walter serves as the main rival for the '''FIA [=GT1=] Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''FIA [=GT1=] Championship''' event will award you his Nissan GT-R [=GT1=].
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276	* ButNotTooForeign: He's half British (or Scottish due to his birthplace) and half Hungarian. Despite holding dual citizenship, Campbell-Walter races under the British flag.
277	* CoolCar: As what the [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeed main page]] says, the GT-R [=GT1=] is an icon race car that it was featured in the game's cover (alongside a custom Maserati Gran Turismo S).
278	* FinalBoss: The final boss you will be facing against in the final racing championship.
279	* GracefulLoser: [[spoiler:If you're crowned the [=GT1=] champion, he'll congratulate you and will give you his GT-R as a prize.]]
280	* WearingAFlagOnYourHead: ...or car, as the roof of Campbell-Walter's GT-R [=GT1=] has an elaborate Union Jack flag.
281	[[/folder]]
282
283	[[folder:Matt Powers]]
284	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_14_at_33439_pm.png]]
285	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
286	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Team Need for Speed
287	->''"I'll tell you what. You can survive the tracks, and win the championship, you can have my Porsche. You just gotta rock it."''
288	'''Matt Powers''' is an American Formula D driver.
289
290	Powers serves as the main rival for the '''Legends Discipline'''. Defeating him in the '''Legends Championship''' event will award you his Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 [[note]]You must purchase and download the Legends Pack first.[[/note]].
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292	* AnimalMotifs: His 911 Carrera RSR has an elaborate zebra and cheetah pattern.
293	* ExtremityExtremist: A specialist in handling legendary vintage sports cars.
294	* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Even more so than [=Darren McNamara=], as his specialty is cars in the 60's and 70's.
295	[[/folder]]
296
297	[[folder:The Kozeluh Twins]]
298	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_01_14_at_90053_am.png]]
299	[[caption-width-right:350:Eric Kozeluh (left) and Marc Kozeluh (right)]]
300	!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Viper GTS (SR II)
301	!!!'''Affiliation:''' Twins Turbo Motorsports
302	->''"And did I mention the thing runs 250 mph? You hit 250 mph, you're gonna be so amped, you're not gonna sleep for like a week."''
303
304	'''Eric and Mark Kozeluh''' are American twins who are also owners of Twins Turbo Motorsports.
305
306	The Kozeluh twins serve as main rivals for the '''Standing Mile Discipline'''. Defeating them in the '''Standing Mile Drag World Championship''' event will award you their Dodge Viper GTS by Twins Turbo. [[note]]You must purchase and download the Speedhunters Pack first.[[/note]]
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308	* AlwaysIdenticalTwins: Both Eric and Marc are identical twins.
309	* TheBusCameBack: Not the twins though, but their choice of car, the classic Dodge Viper GTS makes a return after it was last seen in ''Hot Pursuit 2''.
310	* TheDividual: Either Eric or Marc is the one who competes in the championship, which would go under the identity as "Koz".
311	* LightningBruiser: Their custom drag-only Viper has the highest stats in the game (even higher than even the Works Gumpert Apollo), but unlike Rado's drag-spec tC, the Viper is capable of also being well-handled on corners as well.
312	* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: In-game, either of the twins appear in the final standing mile championship under their name "Koz".
313	* RiceBurner: The twin's Viper GTS has a ridiculously large spoiler fitted on. Justified as it is designed to race on full-mile drag races.
314	[[/folder]]

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