Transportation
In some cases, the teams cars, boats, and other modes of transportation break down through no fault of their own. In turn, this happens.
The amazing race a has very diverse cast. Many people with disabilities have been competitors on the show. These two teams fit the bill (name two of the many teams with a player with a disability)
Who is Luke and Margie; Zev and Justin; Charla and Mirna; Adam and Bethany; Matt and Redmond; Peter and Sarah; and many others
Justin & Zev, Mallory & Gary, Lucas & Brittany all did this that got them into a bit of a bind which sometimes led to elimination from the race
What is losing their passports
Doing what to/with your partner while they are completing a roadblock will lead to a penalty
What is talking; helping
This person once said "MY OX IS BROKEN"
Who is Colin
Teams should purchase this class ticket when paying for transportation on an airplane
What is "business class"
A few teams have gotten engaged on the amazing race. Many teams fit this bill, these two stand out in many people's memory (name two of all of the couples who have gotten engaged on the amazing race)
Who is Will & James; Lucas & Brittany; Matt & Ashley
Many teams have had encounters with the police during legs. Caroline & Jennifer and Max & Katie were driving to the next challenge when they were pulled over by a policeman for this
What is speeding
What is a "speed bump"
This person said, "The Amazing Race is supposed to be good and fun!?"
Who is Rachael
The approximate duration of the entire race
What is 21-25 days; approx. 3 weeks
The first all female team to win the amazing race
Who is Nat and Kat
Minor injuries and illnesses have been a part of the race since the beginning, but in certain situations these injuries can cause elimination. One person on this team injured something in his "foot region". The team managed to win a few legs before going out, but ultimately quit the race because of the injury.
During seasons 7-9 teams incurred this penalty when finishing in last place during a non-elimination leg
What is having all of their belongings and money taken for them
Person or people said "We're the six pack"
David & Mary and the Cho Brothers and the Karlyn & Lyn
This type of car may get some teams in a bind, hurting their navigation because of trouble driving it.
What is a stick-shift
This unlikely but perfect duo, a Mensa intellectual and a Boston native with a snow plow company teamed up to win the amazing race.
Who are Jason and Amy
In season 7, the teams visited an orphanage in Africa and were told to donate this amount of money
What is donate all of their money
During seasons 10 & 11 this penalty was incurred when a team finished in last place during the leg
What is "marked for elimination"; teams had to arrive 30 minutes before the last team if they did not arrive in first place.
This person said, "You want to stop and get a burger or something, we can eat on this show ya know"
Who is Rob Mariano
During the first half of a mega-leg this team managed to get lost driving in the wrong direction, miss both "allowed" flights, and had to take a later, not approved flight causing them to have a penalty when they finally reached the pit stop multiple days later.
Who are Kent and Vyxsin
Prior to the "YouTube" season, that had all competitors who were fluent in social media, two YouTubers and social media influencers (not to mention one's a best selling author) raced around the world.
Who are Meghan and Joey
Despite having amazing luck during the beginning of TAR 7, this team was pulled over by police for the only reason of a routine check.
Who is Rob and Amber
Phil said this statement during seasons 7-9 after telling the teams the main part of their penalty for finishing last in a non-elimination leg.
What is "You will receive no money at the start of the next leg and must start the next leg of the race with zero dollars to your name."
This person said "Who's your daddy?!"