Amazing Race Trivia

1. The very first starting line of the first "Amazing Race" was in front of what Central Park attraction?

From Quiz Racers, Make Your Way to New York City!

Answer: Bethesda Fountain

Back in 2001, eleven teams embarked on the first-ever "Amazing Race", commencing a nine-country trip around the globe for a million dollars. The first starting line was smack-dab in the center of Central Park in the middle of Manhattan, and teams had to race up the stairs in front of Bethesda Fountain to collect their clues, grab their bags, and be told that they would be heading to Johannesburg, South Africa to grab a charter flight to Zambia. Their first challenge would, of course, be getting to the airport. This first-ever leg of the race aired less than a week before the September 11th attacks in New York City, having been filmed six months earlier.

From Quiz "The Amazing Race" Seasons 1-10

Answer: Frank

Frank performed eight roadblocks while Margarita only did three. Kevin was second with six.

From Quiz A-Z: "The Amazing Race"

Answer: Joe and Bill - Season 1

Joe and Bill were nicknamed 'Team Guido' after their pet toy fox terrier, Guido. They were still in Anchorage while Rob and Brennan crossed the finish line at Flushing Meadows Park, New York City becoming the first team to win "The Amazing Race". In Season 4, David and Jeff completed the Roadblock in Hawaii and received a clue informing them that Chip and Reichen had won the Race. Teams visited Anchorage, Alaska in seasons 1, 2 and 9.

From Quiz 'The Amazing Race' Teams - Series 1-9

Answer: Third

After having flight problems they received a clue telling them that the race was over.

From Quiz All About "The Amazing Race"

Answer: Philippines

In this amusing episode, the teams had to lead a carabao to unearth the clue hidden under the mud. Second-placer Colin Gunn was so exasperated when he couldn't manage the animal that he ended up complaining that it was broken. This may be one of the funniest scenes ever in the show.

From Quiz "Amazing Race" Rules of Seasons 1-9

Answer: Economy

The reason for economy is First Class is more expensive for the production. However, they may get First or Business Class as long as they paid for economy.

From Quiz Top Ten "Amazing Race" Destinations

Answer: Brandon and Nicole

Ranking at number ten on the list, Dubai is probably most famous for the Burj Al Arab Hotel. In the Dubai leg, teams went to the heliport of the Burj Al Arab to retrieve their clue. The detour required teams to either drive across the desert at the Margham Red Dunes, or skydive over the same desert. After this, teams checked in at the non-elimination pit stop, and Kami and Karli arrived last.

From Quiz Fast Forward

Answer: Eat a meat pie

They had to find 'Harry's Cafe' and eat a meat pie each. This didn't take too much effort for them, they beat Blake and Paige to this clue aswell. This seemed to help, since they won the race.

From Quiz 'The Amazing Race'

Answer: New York

The race around the world finally ended in New York City.

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Answer: Queens

In the thirteenth and final leg of the first "Amazing Race", Rob and Brennan and Frank and Margarita crossed the finish line in first and second in front of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park, completing a 35,000-mile race around the world. Third place team Joe and Bill were still completing tasks in Alaska having fallen so far behind the lead teams. In this final leg of the race, teams also had to visit Vincent Daniels Square in Queens to get their final clue.

From Quiz Love, "Amazingly"

Answer: Vietnam

Although it wasn't the only time Flo lost it, Vietnam was her...well...'Nam. While other teams like Teri and Ian marveled at the post-war country (particularly poignant since Ian served in 'Nam), Flo and Zach struggled with their relationship and her inability to accomplish certain tasks. In a choice between paddling a unique boat or biking with heavy basket-laden bicycles, Flo was miserable; Zach ultimately paid a local to paddle his partner's boat to the next clue. Flo also had personal struggles in Switzerland, Singapore, and other foreign countries, usually breaking into tears. Nonetheless they won, partly because Zach picked up the slack (he did ten Road Blocks to her one). After the race Zach broke up with Flo; she said she wouldn't race again, partly because of the way it changed her.

From Quiz Bad Decisions on "The Amazing Race"

Answer: New York

Heading out from the southern tip of Brazil in Leg 3, Peggy and Claire departed from the Pit Stop late as it was (having accidentally slept through their departure time). All nine remaining teams reached Sao Paolo, Brazil, though each one took at least one connection in their flight to Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa. The 'Gutsy Grannies' received the worst of the flights deciding to transfer in New York, London, and Johannesburg before arriving in Cape Town. Matters were worsened when their London connection didn't give them enough time to get through security. They reached the Pit Stop, Lanzerac Manor, around twenty-four hours too late and became the third eliminated team.

From Quiz "The Amazing Race" Seasons 1-10

Answer: Mary and Peach

Mary and Peach went for the Fast Forward but missed it, then they went to the wrong building to get the next clue and finally they had trouble on the tea Detour, so they pretty much gave up.

From Quiz "Amazing Race" Rules of Seasons 1-9

Answer: They get a replacement vehicle

If a team's car breaks down even though it wasn't their fault, they will get a replacement vehicle. However a time credit will not be given for this situation.

From Quiz Top Ten "Amazing Race" Destinations

Answer: An earbashing larrikin

The chosen team member had to walk around Sydney receiving clues from people in order to find out where the pit stop was. The only catch was that all of his clues would be written in Australian slang. 'A Sheila in the Aussie Cozzie' was a woman in a bathing suit, 'a surfie in lairy daks' was a surfer wearing flashy shorts, and a true blue ankle-biter was a child wearing blue. The people who completed this task were Blake, Wil, Oswald, Dave, and Alex. Afterwords, they went to the pit stop at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. The next leg of the race took teams to Cooper Pedy, Australia as well as on a tour up the Sydney Harbor Bridge.

From Quiz Fast Forward

Answer: Run down a volcano

As they ran down the volcano bits of ash and dust went flying into their shoes and clothes. They rocks in their shoes didn't slow them down, since they came second.

From Quiz 'The Amazing Race'

Answer: Rob and Brennan

They beat Frank and Margarita to the final destination, even though Frank and Margarita are from New York.

From Quiz Classic Moments in "Amazing Race" (US) History

Answer: Vietnam

Flo and her partner Zach had initially been a strong team but as the race progressed, Flo began to become physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted. She had several smaller breakdowns in the second half of the race. This all came to a head in Vietnam during Leg 12. There were only three teams left in the race and Flo struggled at the Detour. One task required teams to transport bikes piled with lobster baskets and the other required teams to paddle a traditional one-person boat that looked like a basket. Flo struggled at both and could perform neither. She had a colossal breakdown and nearly quit the race. Her breakdown in Vietnam is considered one of the most famous in "Amazing Race" history. In future seasons, fans would refer to a complaining contestant as a "Flo".

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Answer: Peggy and Claire

In the third leg of "The Amazing Race 2", teams left South America and headed to South Africa, but due to a severe lack of flights across the Atlantic, many teams had to take extensive flight plans, often with several layovers in other countries, to make it to Cape Town. Peggy and Claire (the 'Gutsy Grannies') ended up arriving more than a day after the other teams because their flight from Brazil to JFK to Heathrow to Cape Town ended up having too narrow a connection to make. After reaching Robben Island, they went straight to the third Pit Stop in Stellenbosch.

From Quiz "The Amazing Race" Seasons 1-10

Answer: Dennis and Andrew

Dennis and Andrew got the Fast Forward, but the other teams only had to do one more task and then run the the Pit Stop, so they never caught up.

From Quiz Another Test On 'The Amazing Race'

Answer: Carissa

Carissa was nine years old and participated in Series 8 with her parents and older brother, Billy.

From Quiz 'The Amazing Race' Teams - Series 1-9

Answer: Six

The were a very strong team but couldn't beat Chip & Kim in the final leg.

From Quiz All About "The Amazing Race"

Answer: China

From Seattle, Washington, twelve teams were directed to fly to Beijing, China. It was here that the first team was eliminated and it did not happen in the customary pit stop. That was what the show dubbed as its first surprise of the season.

From Quiz "Amazing Race" Rules of Seasons 1-9

Answer: You got your money and luggage taken away

Also, you won't receive any money for the next leg and you have to start the next leg with no money. In season 10, the penalty was different. You would have to come in first on the next leg or incur a 30 minute penalty.

From Quiz Top Ten "Amazing Race" Destinations

Answer: One & 1

Brandon and Nicole originally attempted the task, but decided to change it when they knew that they definitely couldn't complete the course in three minutes. All of the teams completed the 'Slide' Detour task which required that the teams complete a luge run at the Olympic Stadium in under thirty-four seconds; the qualifying time for amateurs. After completing the task, teams were instructed to fly to Dallas, Texas where they'd find their final clue at the Fort Worth Stockyards as well as the finish line at Trammell Crow Park.

From Quiz Fast Forward

Answer: Find a clue from a jet boat

They decided they should go for the fast forward and they were right, they finished third in 'The Amazing Race 2.'

From Quiz 'The Amazing Race'

Answer: Paul and Ami

Ami was throwing up in a plastic bag in the back of their SUV, while also trying to read a map.

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Answer: Dumbo

"The Amazing Race 8" started at the edge of the East River, Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. During this unique 'Family Edition' of the race, the teams of four were told to hop into their vehicles, read their clues, and head into Manhattan to pick up camping gear at Eastern Mountain Sports in SoHo. This was followed by a drive up to East 91st Street to be handed a clue by "Amazing Race 1" racers Kevin and Drew before they left the city altogether, bound for Pennsylvania.

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