Amazing Race 13: Meet the New Racers!

by Lynn on August 19th, 2008

It’s almost time for the newest gang of globe-trotting adventurers to hit the road. CBS announced the newest cast of Amazing Race teams. I would love nothing more than to be one of them, but alas, I’m going to have to live vicariously through them and just watch and write about it. But stick with me all season and we’ll follow our teams all around the world in the next great season of The Amazing Race.

Here’s the new cast, listed in no particular order:

Name: Terence Gerchberg
Occupation: Running Coach
Age: 35
Hometown: New York

Name: Sarah Leshner
Occupation: Wall Street Investment Analyst
Age: 31
Hometown: New York

Relationship: Newly Dating

This Team is determined to prove to themselves they belong together. They are well traveled and both enjoy physical activities and pushing each other to succeed. Either way, this adventure will definitely be a journey that could make or break them.

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	Name: Marisa Axelrod Occupation: Student Age: 22 Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. Name: Brooke Jackson Occupation: Graphic Designer Age: 24 Hometown: Columbia, S.C. Relationship: Southern Belles These charming southern belles are best friends and are up for any challenge. They want to prove to the world that they’re not just cute blondes and that they can be athletic and fierce competitors.
	Name: Andrew Lappitt Occupation: Student Age: 22 Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. Name: Dan Honig Occupation: Hotel Manager Trainee Age: 23 Hometown: Wilmington, Del. Relationship: Fraternity Brothers Life couldn’t be any better for these fraternity brothers. Andrew and Dan met while attending Arizona State University and the last four years have been filled with good times. Some of the Teams have referred to them as “Team Superbad.” These two say they can talk their way in or out of anything by cracking jokes and keeping the mood light. Look for them to always keep things entertaining in their own special way.
	Name: Aja Benton Occupation: Aspiring Actress Age: 25 Hometown: Los Angeles Name: Ty White Occupation: Banker Age: 25 Hometown: West Bloomfield, Mich. Relationship: Dating Long Distance This long distance dating couple is looking for an opportunity to be together for an extended period of time. They’ve been dating for nine months, living in two separate cities and the longest time they’ve spent together was last Christmas for two weeks. They feel that the Race will help them determine if they can truly handle living together on a daily basis.
	Name: Mark Yturralde Occupation: Treasurer of Comic-Con Age: 41 Hometown: San Diego Name: Bill Kahler Occupation: Student Aid Administrator Age: 42 Hometown: San Diego Relationship: Best Friends These comic book aficionados are determined to be the most strategic team ever to compete in the Race. Mark and Bill, friends for over 23 years, first met at a science fiction club and have been bonding over their love for comics and games ever since. Mark says that he “wears geek like a badge of honor.”
	Name: Toni Imbimbo Occupation: Accounting Consultant Age: 51 Hometown: Woodside, Calif. Name: Dallas Imbimbo Occupation: Student Age: 22 Hometown: Woodside, Calif. Relationship: Mother/Son Toni and Dallas have always been there for each other and will let nothing come between them. These two are hoping the Race will provide them with some quality family time they’ve been missing out on since Dallas has been away at college - and maybe they can win a million dollars along the way.
	Name: Nick Spangler Occupation: Actor Age: 22 Hometown: New York Name: Starr Spangler Occupation: Former NFL Cheerleader Age: 21 Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Relationship: Brother/Sister This brother/sister team will stop at nothing to win the Race. Both are extremely driven and competitive, especially with one another. They admit to being over-zealous when a prize is involved - even if it’s only bragging rights. They’re excited to use this to their advantage on the race.
	Name: Anita Jones Occupation: Retired Paralegal Age: 63 Hometown: Eugene, Ore. Name: Arthur Jones Occupation: Playground Maintenance Age: 61 Hometown: Eugene, Ore. Relationship: Married Beekeepers Anita and Arthur can’t wait to make the Race their next big adventure. This energetic couple is open hearted and free spirited. They make and sell their own honey and recently purchased an organic blueberry farm. They have known each other for over 26 years and have been married for almost 14 years. Their blended family and children are the most important part of their lives.
	Name: Kelly Crabb Occupation: Sales Representative Age: 26 Hometown: Houston Name: Christy Cook Occupation: Business Development Age: 26 Hometown: Austin, Texas Relationship: Divorcees Kelly and Christy are best friends that will never settle for second best. These two go-getters have been through a lot in the last year and want to prove that they can overcome anything. Kelly, having been a collegiate dancer; and Christy, a collegiate cheerleader, are physically fit and are up for the challenges the Race will bring
	Name: Ken Greene Occupation: Home Builder/Ex-NFL Player Age: 51 Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Name: Tina Greene Occupation: President BioPharmMed Age: 48 Hometown: San Diego Relationship: Separated This married couple is looking to reconnect on the Race. They’ve been separated and living on different coasts for several months and are ready to put their marriage back together. Ken, an ex-NFL star who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers, was also a college football assistant coach. He is currently a home builder. He is competitive, athletic and says his problem-solving skills will help them win the race. He thinks Tina is too controlling and should relax a bit more, but anticipates the Race will help them learn to appreciate their differences.
	Name: Anthony Marotta Occupation: Mortgage Broker Age: 32 Hometown: Los Angeles Name: Stephanie Kacandes Occupation: Financial Saleswoman Age: 32 Hometown: Los Angeles Relationship: Dating Back together again after a year-long break-up, Anthony says he will propose to Stephanie if they make it through the Race. Even though they’ve overcome many of their differences, their constant bickering would suggest otherwise.