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Ten of the best mountain bike riders gather to compete against one another in South Africa for Dark Fest, a unique and ambitious free riders' event.

This week the rookies showcase their skills in the pits as they sprint to change a Dunlop race tire and follow up with a challenge that puts their judgment and tactics under the spotlight: a fuel economy test.

Judges will test the rookies' brains and brawn in skills and points challenges designed to stretch them to the limit.

The all-important points challenge brings carnage and produces the biggest shock of the series as two competition favorites suffer spectacular falls while trying to negotiate a difficult chicane.

How the event is organized and experienced by the riders and audience.

The fanaticism of riders who achieve success through friendship.

The Phoenix 'Cuda, the car that survived a deadly explosion, is ready for its purification; its rust and metal are seared away to expose its hidden sins; thus begins the first stage of its monumental rebirth.

The ghouls shift into high gear to make progress on the In-Violet 1971 'Cuda convertible; work begins on the SEMA 2019 build.

Since 2012, the show has become synonymous with high-quality Mopar restoration and continues to grow with new builds and fans each year; pulling back the curtain to reveal the cast and crew's favorite moments and what they hope to build next.

Discovering two ways of achieving success: the young Jack Miller and the perfectionist Tito Rabat.

Witnessing Randy Mamola and Wayne Gardner's reunion and meeting their successors, namely their sons.

Walking the fine line to success, from Alberto Puig's accident, to the astonishing sponsorship deal.

Last year's champion Erik Miller defends his title; 2nd place finisher Jason Scherer will be one of the many top challengers aiming to beat him.

Following Shannon Campbell, the first 3-time champion of the King of the Hammers; his kids, also young drivers, push their dad to the brink of his limits.

It is mud, sweat and gears as the drivers battle it out in the toughest Ultra 4 race yet in another thrilling US off-road race; emotions are high, skills are on overdrive and victories are on the horizon.

Hungarian Gymkhana champion Nikolett Szanto balances her racing career with her day job.

Dmitrij Sribnyj reveals his life story for the first time, from his evacuation during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster to becoming a four-time Gymkhana Grid champion.

Three-time rear-wheel drive Gymkhana Grid champion Luke Woodham guns for a fourth title; his biggest rival, Adam Elder, does everything he can to win.

Supercar Blondie goes to Hollywood arriving in a million-dollar V12 Ferrari; in the City of Angels, Alex is brought into contact with the Brotherhood of Racing, a community of drivers looking to create safe racing conditions for amateurs.

As fuel shortages and mechanical failures threaten to end their race, tensions rise. Will they overcome the chaos and keep the dream alive?

The pressure intensifies as the team pushes further into the Baja 1000. Mechanical failures, punctured tires, and navigational setbacks challenge their endurance.

A 1957 Ford Thunderbird gets the restoration treatment with new paint, interior, and a rebuilt V8 motor.

Vinnie and the team are working on a 63 Z06, 59 Ford Pickup and a 69 Chevy Malibu.

Vinnie and team at Muscle Cars of Texas go under the hood of the 69 Malibu. The 63 Z06 factory race car, you have to see what it takes to make this race car look like it came out of the factory. Tagging and bagging time on the 72 Corvette.

It's semi final time for The Ultimate Rider contestants and, after seven weeks away from family and friends, tensions run high and the competition gets fierce.

After eight grueling weeks of competition, one very talented rookie will stand atop the podium and take the crown of Insure My Ride's The Ultimate Rider.

Nik explores BMW's electrified future; Mike off-roads in the Nissan Titan Pro-4X; Cadillac shines with the new Escalade; Nik highlights Toyota Tundra's value; he enjoys the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392.

The black 1971 Hemi 'Cuda is almost a roller, as Will and his team assemble the newly painted metal; Doug trains some new blood on the 'Cuda's drivetrain; Mark tests Allysa's Mopar expertise with a car that may or may not be carrying fake ID.

A Canadian MTB adventurer explores Madagascar and shows the behind the scenes processes of making a film.

In Miami, Supercar Blondie gets the keys to a $5 million Pagani Huayra L'Ultimo as she explores the sub-culture of lowriders with the seal of approval from Horacio Pagani himself.

Supercar Blondie arrives in Motor City in the dead of winter, but she is given access to a new $500 thousand Ford GT, which raises her spirits; her goal is to learn more about muscle cars and her journey takes her in different directions.

Supercar Blondie hits New York City in a $4 million Lamborghini Centenario; she is on a quest to track down the players in the underground drift driving scene and to visit the exclusive Manhattan Motor Club.

Discovering how Maverick Vinales and Alvaro Bautista face the loneliness of being champions.

Discovering the relationship between two brothers sentenced to race against each other.

Discovering the sacrifices made on path to success, from Yonny Hernandez's self-exile to injuries.

Seeing if they defy the odds and cross the finish line, or if the desert claims another dream; with everything on the line, this is the moment that defines their legacy.

Vinnie is in Scottsdale Arizona for Barrett Jackson 2024. There is so much happening, from checking out awesome vendors, looking at awesome classic cars, and even trying amazing food.

Vinnie and team at Muscle Cars of Texas are working on a frame restoration on the 1972 Corvette; the 59 Ford pickup truck is ready to go home to the owner; the 1964 Corvette Fuelie gets a new bumper.

The 63 Z06 is getting more fiber glass work done on the inside; Vinnie is working on replacing the windows on the 442 and putting the guts in the door; we head to Galveston for the Galveston Corvette Show.

The rookie's take on their first challenge which will test their ability to control and steer a bike at speed.

Rookies compete on the dirt track for the first time; some racers excel and score top points while others struggle under pressure.

Week 3 and the rookies start the day in a Start Skills session with the legend himself, Daryl Beattie; the rookies race each other to find a contender to take on Daryl.

V8 Supercar legends Rick and Todd Kelly have scoured Australia and the world for drivers from all walks of life. Over eleven eventful weeks our ten rookie drivers will face off in a series of sudden death challenges.

Although all ten contestants narrowly escape elimination, two contestants are put on notice; for them, the reality of elimination starts to sink in.

In week three, the contestants have a one in nine chance to win.

The famous 1971 Mr. Norm's Dodge Demon is cruising through the shop; while painting the engine and body, Will takes the opportunity to train his son, Brody, while Mark interrupts, inspires and indulges in his favorite vice: vanity.

What do you get when you cross a bird with a fish? The one and only Phoenix 'Cuda! A tragic explosion left an incredibly valuable '71 Hemi 'Cuda in the Graveyard, but now, under the care of Mark and the Ghoulz, it's blazing through the shop.

Mark illuminates the ultra-rare option of Mopar sunroofs, while the team restores a 1969 Charger R/T SE power sunroof; Mark prepares for the epic reveal of a one-of-one 1969 Charger R/T, until everything backfires.

An ultra rare 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster is "resto-modded" using a modern Mercedes Benz SLK 230 as a donor vehicle.

It's all or nothing as underdog Tom Liu drives himself to the brink in a race.

In a game of off-road racing, rock crawling and desert racing, Team Indiana, known as the underdogs of Ultra4, take the fight straight to the enemy.

Jay Callaway's racing career is on the line in one of the toughest technical East Coast races of the series.

A professional Irish motorbike rider discovers and rides trails in Norway, from the mountains to the ocean.

Following one of the best MTB riders and trail-builders on the planet during a trip in Alaska, one of the most remote and wild places in the world.

The world's best Brazilian rider opens the doors to his house to show how it all started and brings us to Mexico for the most famous urban race in the world.

At Santa Pod raceway, engineer and driver Jon Webster reveals the final Flying Kestrel to Joel; Nigel McNully he gives them a tour around the finished car and shows them all the changes he has made to hopefully get a land speed record.

The team does a restoration modification of a 1964 Mercedes Benz 230 SL, adding custom made wheels and a modern engine.

A 1970 K5 Chevrolet Blazer undergoes a transformation with new paint, wheels, interior, and a diesel engine conversion.

A neglected 1981 Porsche 911 SC is brought back to life and restored to its original factory specifications.

Engine failures, last-minute fixes, and a shoestring budget threaten their shot before it even begins, leaving everyone to wonder: can sheer determination outrun the looming disaster?

With race day looming, the pressure erupts; can untested modifications and raw determination carry the team to the starting line or will the Baja's harsh terrain break them first?

Jimmy's final practice sessions lead to breakdowns and panic; Bruce races to adapt his truck mid-race.

Wayland Campbell and Levi Shirley go head-to-head leading to the championship, but there is an outsider, two-time champion Randy Slawson, to never underestimate.

Leaders Wayland Campbell and Levi Shirley push each other to their limits while other top drivers show just how fast 4x4 off-road racing has become.

Profiles of eight of the sport's top drivers, seeing into their minds and the mental preparation needed to compete.

Vinnie and the team are working in the paint booth on the Malicious Intent; the 1966 Mustang is sanding out the car to get it ready for the paint booth; the 86 Camaro is being converted into a sniper system under the hood.

The Flying Kestrel team heads back to the two-mile-long runway at Elvington where Jon Webster crashed the car; he drives it in anger for the first time since that fateful day but have they done enough?

The Strakka Racing team competes in a Mercedes AMG GT3 at the 2018 Total 24 Hours of Spa race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Getting to know Garage 59 competing in a McLaren 650S at the 2018 Total 24 Hours of Spa race held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Getting to know the Pro Drivers competing at the 2018 Total 24 Hours of Spa race held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Three pilot pals want three custom-built Mopars, a '70 Barracuda, a '70 Road Runner and a '68 Charger, but they want them all done at the same time; the '69 Road Runner is in assembly and the '70 Charger R/T factory-sunroof car is ready for welds.

The Ghoulz go to a private vehicle museum to check out its vast collection and show off their favorites to commemorate the show's 200th episode.

The Ghouls prepare to reveal the mythic Phoenix 'Cuda; caught in an explosive garage fire, this '71 Hemi 'Cuda is the greatest challenge they have ever faced.

The remaining rookies are en-route to Winton where they will test the Shannons Supercar Showdown V8 for the very first time.

Shannon's Supercar Showdown is drawing to a close, but there are plenty of twists and turns still to come in our explosive semi final. the final three are stepping it up.

Shannons Supercar Showdown grand finale.

A pink, air-cooled, 1973 Porsche 911 RS is upgraded with a custom built engine, new paint, new wheels and tires.

A slow, outdated 1959 Mercedes Benz 180 D is modified with a bargain budget to include new wheels and an American V8 muscle motor.

A 1927 Ford Track T Roadster is incomplete and needs Titan Restoration's finishing touch with its flathead V8 engine.

Nik unveils the bold Cadillac Escalade while Mike praises the redesigned Nissan Rogue; Nik shares Alfa Romeo's rich 110-year legacy then cruises in the Lexus LC500 with the top down.

We meet one of the most famous MTB photographers in New Zealand and follow him during the biggest MTB competition in Rotorua.

Discovering two ways of achieving success: the young Jack Miller and the perfectionist Tito Rabat.

Witnessing Randy Mamola and Wayne Gardner's reunion and meeting their successors, namely their sons.

Walking the fine line to success, from Alberto Puig's accident, to the astonishing sponsorship deal.

Last year's champion Erik Miller defends his title; 2nd place finisher Jason Scherer will be one of the many top challengers aiming to beat him.