: Follow closely behind opponents to gain a speed boost. Be careful as racers can drop spike strips. Combat & Equipment Strategy
Provides a massive, sustained speed boost to pull away from pursuers. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
: Shortcuts are visible on the mini-map as dirt paths. They are often faster but offer less grip; save your nitrous to maintain speed on these surfaces. : Follow closely behind opponents to gain a speed boost
Both sides have access to specific tech to take down or evade opponents: Strategy Tips : Shortcuts are visible on the mini-map as dirt paths
For a visual walkthrough of specific gold-medal runs, you can refer to community-maintained video guides on Steam. Guide :: NFS:HP 2010 Hot Pursuit Basics - Steam Community
Deploys behind the car. Best used in narrow roads/shortcuts or at the apex of a turn where it's harder to dodge.