AMAZING RACE 9

The teams of the CBS reality series THE AMAZING RACE 9. Front row kneeling, l-r, BJ and Tyler, Wanda and Desiree, Joseph and Monica, Middle row, l-r, David and Lori, Danielle and Dani, Lake and Michelle, Barry and Fran, Ray and Yolanda, Back row, l-r, John and Scott, Eric and Jeremy, Lisa and Joni

The teams of THE AMAZING RACE 9 line up for the start of their globe-trotting adventure, which begins with a special two-hour season premiere on Feb. 28.

Eliminated in Episode 9

Teammates Fran and Barry, who have been married for more than 40 years and live in Silverthorne, Colo., are eager to further their traveling experiences as they set off on the ninth season of the three time Emmy Award-winning reality series.

Eliminated in Episode 11

Teammates Joseph and Monica, a dating couple from Fayetteville, Ariz.

Eliminated in Episode 5

Teammates Danielle (left) and Dani, childhood friends from Staten Island, N.Y.

Eliminated in Episode 6

Teammates Dave and Lori, a dating couple from Manhattan, Kan.

WINNERS!

Teammates BJ (left) and Tyler, best friends from Los Angeles, and San Francisco, respectively.

Eliminated in Episode 7

Teammates Lake and Michelle, married parents from Hattiesburg, Miss.

Eliminated in Episode 12

Teammates Ray and Yolanda, a dating couple, who both grew up in Florida and now live in Chicago.

Eliminated in Episode 2

Teammates Lisa (left) and Joni, sisters who have lived apart from one another for more than 20 years, are hoping that their time on the race helps them to reconnect.

Eliminated in Episode 12

Teammates Eric (left) and Jeremy, from Deerfield Beach, and Pompano, Fla., respectively, are friends and former collegiate athletes who met on the track and field team.