The cast of "The Amazing Race 15."CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Best friends Zev Glassenberg and Justin Kanew from Sherman Oaks, California and Los Angeles, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Zev and Justin's friendship started six years ago when they were working as camp counselors and the two have been very close ever since. Zev has Asperger's Syndrome, but it doesn't affect their relationship. They share friends and interests, and the friendship is as mutually beneficial as any friendship could be. CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Dating teammates, Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney from San Diego, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Meghan and Cheyne met on a grade-school tetherball court. Ten years later, they became a couple and have been going strong ever since. Other than a six-month period, where Meghan studied abroad in Italy, this couple is nearly inseparable.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Newly dating teammates Mika Combs and Canaan Smith from Nashville, Tennessee are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." These southern sweethearts will charm you with their fresh faces and wide eyed enthusiasm for life. They have only been dating for a few months, but admit to spending every waking hour together since they fell in love. Mika grew up in Hazard, Kentucky and moved to Nashville two years ago to pursue a career in country music. Canaan is a professional songwriter.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Professional poker players, Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle from Arcadia, California and Los Angeles, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." These two professional poker players have been friends for over five years and have been going head-to-head at the tables the entire time. From Vegas to Monte Carlo, both have been the last females standing in a male-dominated sport on more than one occasion. Well traveled, extremely competitive, and strong-minded, these savvy players can deal with the cards they are dealt and will not be afraid to battle it out to the end. CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Dating teammates Marcy Malloy and Ronald Shalita from San Francisco, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Marcy and Ron both believe that at 60 you can be strong, sexy, vibrant, and energetic. After meeting on an online dating website, they are looking forward to sharing the intense experience that the race can provide and hope this helps determine whether their relationship is destined to last. Both are exceptionally fit and have great people skills and high energy.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Engaged teammates, Lance Layne and Keri Morrione from Salem, Massachusetts and Peabody, Massachusetts are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Lance and Keri have known each other for over two years. Lance proposed six months ago and they are planning to be married this fall. Lance, a black belt in Karate, has an uber-aggressive personality and does not shy away from confrontation. Keri admits to getting frustrated when he interrupts her and fails to listen to her input, but Lance insists that he is always right and does not need to listen.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Father and son teammates Gary Tomljenovich and Matt Tomljenovich from Laurel, Montana are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Gary is a PC and Matt is a Mac. Gary enjoys hunting and Matt enjoys video games. Gary enjoys classic rock and Matt enjoys metal. This father and son duo do not have a lot in common and they never have … that is why they are running the race. They're eager to share the experience of a lifetime with one another and establish a bond for the rest of their lives.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Harlem Globetrotters Herbert "Flight Time" Lang and Nathaniel "The Big Easy" Lofton from Brinkley, Arkansas and New Orleans, Louisiana are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Their athletic talent brought these two friends together five years ago when they met at the Harlem Globetrotters training camp. Nathaniel towers over his competition at 6'9" while Herbert stands at 6'3" and believes he can get along with anyone on the planet. CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Married teammates, Ericka Dunlap and Brian Kleinschmidt from Nashville, Tennessee are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." After meeting Ericka in college nine years ago, and asking her out every week until she said yes, Brian's persistence finally paid off. Ericka did decide to give him a chance and now the two have been married for over two years. Ericka's greatest accomplishment other then meeting and marrying Brian, was winning the Miss America crown in 2004.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Dating teammates Garrett Paul and Jessica Stout from Santa Cruz, California and Larkspur, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." One word to describe this team is passionate. Garrett and Jessica met while in Barcelona on a study exchange program and have been dating on and off for seven years -- during which time they have had three major breakups. Jessica is used to addressing issues head-on, while Garrett opts to ignore her, shying away from confrontation.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Married yoga teachers, Eric Paskel and Lisa Paskel from Encino, California are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Eric and Lisa have been married for over 18 years. Both are vegans, who have a passionate and fiery approach to their personal and professional lives, and are extremely dedicated to helping others.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM

Brothers Dan and Sam McMillen from Liberty, Missouri are one of the teams competing on "The Amazing Race 15." Brothers for 21 years, Sam and Dan will tell you that their relationship did not truly start until last summer when they both came out and told each other that they were gay. While growing up, neither one of them felt comfortable coming out, but after doing so, they have discovered a new bond with one another and have become much closer.CBS/Monty Brinton - Wednesday, September, 9, 2009, 9:9 PM