 The unknown benefactors want Alex in this race for a reason, and it is assuredly because of his mysterious background as a semi-professional racer, and as a getaway driver/accomplice in a bank robbery.When Alex is arrested by an agent of the race dressed as a police officer he is interrogated about the murders connected to his role in the bank robbery.Alex eventually cracks begging what he believes is a cop to let him go, because he is racing for his wife's life.