After her mother died, Nikki has spent most of her time in a garage, where her dad worked as a mechanic for Mila's family. It's mentioned that Mila's family live in prosperity, as well as Nikki and Mila themselves. Jack first encounters them at a gas station near Las Vegas, although Mila can be already seen at the beginning of the game. He has to pass both in a sprint race event to climb up to position 150 before continuing to Chicago. Mila Belova will challenge Jack in Stage 9 again. After beating her, he'll gain access to her car.