This game is excellent. I love how they have finally achieved seamless gameplay. Outside of the initial loading from the title screen and when you go to/from the safe house/command post, there is no loading time. Want to start a race? Roll up to the event, push a button, and get going. Want to challenge a racer head to head? Roll up behind him, push a button and get going. Pursuits? Speed lists? All easy. You can even QUIT an event with two quick button presses (none of them require stopping your vehicle). When you do, the NPCs (or even players will just go on without you. I love it. I don't understand all the complaining about the little things like "no customization" or "it's just like MW".
Only thing I would need to make this a 10* game would be more players per game. The map is huge. There's plenty of room for at LEAST 6 more players.