Tricky idea but one with merit, I think. It makes sense for the characters in the franchise and the direction the narrative has taken snce the 4th movie. At the same time, because the series is schlocky fun more than high-caliber drama, the racing aspect fed a lot of its energy. If they can find a way to keep that alive – and give us, essentially, a brawnier ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ – than this would be a smart way to extend the brand.