<P> Two years later, Tobey is released on parole and sets out to avenge Pete's death . He borrows Ingram's Mustang to enter the De Leon, a winner - takes - all supercar race organized by the mysterious Monarch . As a condition, Ingram requires Julia to accompany Tobey with the Mustang . The pair have to reach San Francisco before the race starts in two days, but first cause an interstate chase with the Michigan State Police and upload the footage, leading Monarch to offer the invitation for the De Leon . Dino offers his rare Lamborghini Sesto Elemento to anyone who can stop Tobey from entering the race . </P> <P> While Tobey and Julia drive through Utah, they are forced off - road by a couple of trucks vying for Dino's car . Maverick, a member of Tobey's crew, appears in a US Army helicopter he stole from the National Guard . Maverick tows the Mustang mid-air to the Bonneville Salt Flats, where Tobey's crew awaits them, getting himself arrested in the process . Tobey and Julia reach San Francisco in time to register for the race, but the Mustang is destroyed when Dino's henchman smashes into it with a tow truck . The Mustang is flipped over, seriously injuring Julia and leaving Tobey without a car for the race . A desperate Tobey reaches out to Dino's fiancè Anita, his ex-girlfriend and Pete's sister . Anita discovers that Dino covered up his involvement in Pete's death and gives Tobey the location of the Agera R that Dino was driving when he killed Pete . Toby and Joe go to the warehouse for the Agera R. Tobey meets up with Julia, at the hospital, and confesses his feelings for her with a kiss, letting her know that he has a "fast" car, and that this is for Pete . </P> <P> The next morning, Tobey surprises Dino by showing up in the Koenigsegg and giving him Anita's engagement ring to inform him that she dumped him . The race is gruelling, with racers and police alike getting wrecked one by one . Leaving himself and Toby racing side - by - side along the Pacific Coast Highway, Dino attempts to ram Tobey off the road, but Tobey slams the brakes, causing Dino's car to flip and catch fire . Tobey sees the finish line, but turns around to pull Dino from the flames before completing the race and winning . The California Highway Patrol arrives to arrest them both; the police prove the Agera R belonged to Dino and use that evidence to put Dino in jail . After serving 178 days in jail for illegal street racing, Tobey is released and Julia meets him at the prison gates with a 2015 Ford Mustang . The couple heads to the prison in Utah where Maverick is being released early for good behavior . </P> <Ul> <Li> Aaron Paul as Tobey Marshall, a blue - collar mechanic and skilled former race car driver from Mount Kisco, New York who is framed for a federal crime he didn't commit . </Li> <Li> Dominic Cooper as Dino Brewster, a former Indy racer and Tobey's fierce rival . </Li> <Li> Imogen Poots as Julia Maddon, a savvy exotic car broker, who becomes Tobey's love interest . </Li> <Li> Harrison Gilbertson as Pete Coleman, Anita's younger brother and Tobey's protégé and friend . </Li> <Li> Kid Cudi as Sergeant Benny' Maverick' Jackson, a member of Tobey's crew . He is a pilot, able to fly small airplanes and helicopters, and is often called "Liar One" because the team doesn't believe he can fly a military helicopter, which he later proves . He owns a Cessna plane . </Li> <Li> Ramon Rodriguez as Joe Peck, a member of Tobey's crew . He is the team's professional mechanic, and drives a modified 2011 Ford F - 450 called "The Beast". </Li> <Li> Rami Malek as Finn, a member of Tobey's crew . He serves as the team's computer expert, monitoring cameras to record races . </Li> <Li> Michael Keaton as Monarch, a reclusive and eccentric host of an "underground" supercar race competition, De Leon . He operates from a lighthouse on a small farm where he lives . </Li> <Li> Dakota Johnson as Anita Coleman, Pete's older sister, Tobey's former girlfriend and Dino's fiancée . </Li> </Ul>

Where was the final race in need for speed filmed