We go from Novosibirsk to Moscow to New Delhi to Jaipur, where the Racers get an eyeful of Indian-style poverty before the leg even begins. Then there's a scrum at a sacred tree, where a recording on a red phone sends them to Road Block to feed and water camels. Mel struggles with the physically demanding task, but since he's the first one in the bunch of teams to figure out how to use the baskets to carry the food, he makes up some time and finishes the task in second place. For the Detour, Tammy and Victor hold onto their early lead as they select the option to dance in the streets for tips, and easily win their second leg. Most of the other teams follow suit, except for the Stuntmen, who can never pass up a chance to show off their physical prowess.
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