Career mode is split into five chapters. Moving to a new stage replaces current race locations with new ones.
To maximize power, drop the torque settings at low RPMs and maximize them for the 5,000–10,000 RPM range, where you spend most of your time.
To complete Need for Speed Underground 2 (V1.2), you must navigate five distinct stages, managing both your racing performance and your car's "Visual Rating" to unlock career-ending events. Version 1.2 is primarily a technical update that improves performance for NVIDIA 6800 cards and enables LAN play without an internet connection.