Alex and Corinna are offered a chance to move ahead of the other racers. Susan and Leigh wish to stay in the race even after their betrayal by another. Wendy fears for her baby's safety. Rob finally learns the truth about Ellie's actions.

The race continues towards Rome, Georgia. Alex and Corinna get separated, as does Sean and Winston. Elle continues to keep secrets from Rob while Wendy worries about agreeing to Ivy as her new co-driver.

The race continues from Jupiter, Florida, where the racers prepare for the next clue. Wendy Patrakas is given the unenviable task of eliminating one of her fellow racers, Ivy Chitty, in order to stay in the race. Corinna's interest in the race is revealed.

Contestants compete for 32 million dollars in an illegal cross country race, but not all there by their own choice. A landscaper is searching for his missing wife, a mother is somehow involved for her baby's safety and an uninvited mystery woman joins the race.

Alex risks everything to find Kathryn; Violet picks up a hitchhiking Ivy; Wendy hurries to save Sam from her husband; and the military finally catches up with Rob.

Alex, Corinna and the Salazar brothers are faced with the ramifications of their jump-start; Leigh gets a new partner; and Ivy puts Sam in danger.