Mark Jackson - Amazing Race

Name: Mark Jackson

Age: 45

Hometown: Manchester, Ky.

Connection to your teammate: Best friends

Occupation: Former State Inspector

What skills do you have that will help you win The Race? Don't know but my heart will pull me through.

Three words to describe you: Loyal, outspoken and friendly.

Favorite hobbies: Golf, basketball and four wheeling.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Michael Jordan and Denzel Washington

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Patrick Swayze

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? My kids

What scares you most about traveling? Flying

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing different things.

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together? Listening to each other.

Pet peeve about your teammate: He acts up too much. He doesn't know when to stop.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Scotland—to see some of the first golf courses ever built.

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? See the world.