TAR Pool

Race Fans, Tonight marks 2 weeks til the premiere - it's like an extra long Christmas... If you haven't already, you should review the teams. CBS has a decent layout this year and a bit of information about each of the teams. http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/cast/ I  think  I've updated the spreadsheet for this year to allow you to pick teams accurately.. :) You can  do that here  when you're ready: My top 3 picks (no order) for most popular teams picked by you pool players are: Cody and Jessica Alexander and Conor Trevor and Chris As per the rules, to help eliminate the chance of a tie, you may not have the same 4 teams as someone else. I am exempt from that rule, because I don't collect some bonus points that I throw at you during the season. So, after you submit your teams, I'll let you know if you're safe or if you need to pick again. Also - New Player Bonus is still alive. Get a new player to sign up and you both get...

This is a low entry fee, moderate prize way of tracking 4 of your favorite teams as they criss-cross the globe.  The entry fee is $5 via check, cash, Google Wallet or PayPal. Here's how it works: Each player picks four Amazing Race teams used to earn points. You must make certain that your picks are not the same as another players - the only exception is my teams can match since I am not participating in all the bonus points. This will help eliminate the chance of a tie. As you make submissions, I'll let you know if your choices are okay. The sooner you pick teams the more likely you are to get what you want. The pool player with the most points at the end of the race wins. Points will be handed out via bonuses throughout the season  and  based upon what happens in each episode. Here's how they'll be assigned: 1. Place at the Pit Stop First Place: 100 points Second Place: 90 points Third Place: 80 points Fourth Place: 70 points Fifth Place: 60 point...

Mark your calendars - January 3rd - TAR is BAAACK! It seems the producers are abandoning the notion of teams of strangers and has once again chosen "celebs"; the first two teams of Big Brother fame and Indy Car racers.  It's going to be a short season with things wrapping up by the end of February. So expect a lot of double legs. Might have to think harder about Philiminations.... I'll be updating the spreadsheet to get things in order, so expect initial pool sign-ups soon(ish). Then we can get things underway with things like BeenThereBonus, PhiliminationBonus and whatever else I can come up with. More to come! Fun Facts: The shortest season at 8 weeks First time the race has premiered in January