The short begins immediately after the first film. Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) has just let Dominic Toretto escape, and the LAPD is swarming his home. Now a wanted man, Brian is forced to flee Los Angeles in a red Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4.
The climax of the short occurs when Brian is forced to ditch his 3000GT after police find it at a diner. He hitches a ride with a stranger to a used car lot, where he spots a beat-up, silver 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. He buys the car with his winnings, repaints it, adds the iconic blue vinyl decals, and finally arrives in Miami, setting the stage for the opening race of 2 Fast 2 Furious. Why It Matters: Establishing the Lore turbo charged prelude to 2 fast 2 furious 2003
The short was directed by Philip G. Atwell and was originally included as a special feature on the "Tricked Out Edition" DVD of the first film and the initial DVD release of 2 Fast 2 Furious. The short begins immediately after the first film
Without a single word, the short communicates Brian's resourcefulness and his growing obsession with the racing lifestyle. It transforms him from a cop who can drive into a true "street racer." The climax of the short occurs when Brian