Each episode tracks the teams as they compete in challenges between two major checkpoints on their route. Armed with a minimal allowance to cover daily expenses, the teams face cash bonus temptations that can cost them time and the race. Obstacles include lost keys, siphoned gas, and detours into less-than-paved roads. Besides the challenges and diversions they meet along the way, the teams have to contend with each other, as they are allowed to sabotage the other teams. The can also form alliances against opposing teams. The teams can even enlist outsiders to help with their sabotage plans. During Episodes 2 to 4, teams are subject to elimination by virtue of their standing during that leg of the race. The remaining three teams battle it to the finish in Episode 5.
