The Amazing Race Norge 2


The second season of the Norwegian reality television series The Amazing Race Norge featured 10 teams of two with a pre-existing relationship in a race across the world to win NOK 500,000 and a Subaru Forester for each team member for a total worth of NOK 1,000,000.
The show premiered 6 March 2013 at 20:00.
The finale aired on 22 May with brothers Omar and Bilal Ishqair winning the second season of The Amazing Race Norge. A special highlights episode aired on 29 May.

Production

Development and filming

On 18 August, it was confirmed that Freddy dos Santos would return to present the show. In this season, if there are two or more teams arriving at the pit stop at the same time, though they were not given a tied position, all those teams will depart together at the same time in the next leg, unlike the American version. This case occurred in Leg 2, where the 2nd, 3rd and 4th teams departing at the same time, as well as the 7th and 8th teams.

Cast

The show began casting on 1 July. with participants required to be at least 18 years old to join. Applications closed on 15 August and the cast was revealed on 20 November 2012.

Marketing

The Race's sponsors include Nordea, Hotels.com, Elproffen, Gouda and Subaru.

Results

The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note that this table is not necessarily reflective of all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order:
  1. Allan & Ørjan were not shown performing the Roadblock and were simply shown checking into the Pit Stop. It is unknown who performed the Roadblock on Leg 1.

    Prizes

Individual prizes were awarded to the first team to complete certain legs.

Leg 1 (Norway → South Africa)

Airdate: 6 March 2013
In the first Roadblock of the Race, one team member had to use a set of keys that would open a room at the Castle of Good Hope where they found the next clue.
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Airdate: 13 March 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to recreate three beach houses using wooden puzzle pieces. They could only construct the beach house matching the three numbers given to them.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Telle or Pelle. In Telle, teams had to count two different kinds of fish submerged in a container full of ice. Once they had the right number, they would be given their next clue. In Pelle, teams had to string fishes up for sale.
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Airdate: 20 March 2013
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Hugge or Skrubbe. In Hugge, teams had chop pieces of wood for their next clue. In Skrubbe, teams had to wash and scrub cars in order to receive their next clue.
In this leg's Roadblock one team had to spit animal droppings and put a stick where it lands. Then, they would have to spit another, pick up the stick and repeat the cycle until they reach the Pit Stop.
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Airdate: 27 March 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to learn from schoolchildren five words in the local San language of the pictures on the cloths given to at the store. After reciting the words correctly, a schoolteacher would give them their next clue.
In this leg's Detour teams had to choose between Spare Vann or Koke Vann. In Spare Vann, teams had to learn how water was traditionally kept by the San. First they had to draw water underground using a straw bored into the ground and then transfer the water to the ostrich eggs that they gathered at the Khan River. After filling the eggs with water, teams had to cover the hole in the eggs using straw and bury them underground to receive their next clue. In Koke Vann, teams had to start a fire using sticks and boil water. They then had to transfer their water to the ostrich eggs they had gathered previously to receive their next clue.
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Airdate: 3 April 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to stand behind a kiosk and shake of nuts and prepare them for sale. When the vendor was satisfied with the cook and packaging of the nuts, teams would receive their next clue.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Henge Høyt or Stable Drøyt. In Henge Høyt, teams had to complete an aerial obstacle course. When both team members had reached the end, they would get the next clue. In Stable Drøyt, teams had to stack two pyramids of golf balls. When the pyramids were stacked, they would get the next clue.
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Airdate: 10 April 2013
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Klatre or Klatte. In Klatre, one team member had to perform an acrobatic exercise, while the other team member had to climb on a rope to receive their next clue. In Klatte, teams had to color a painting using the "paint by number" system. When the painting was painted and accepted, they would receive their next clue.
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to learn to play the chorus to El Cóndor Pasa on a pan flute. When the judge was satisfied with the performance, they could proceed to the Pit Stop.
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Airdate: 17 April 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, a team member had to make wine by mixing Carbernet Sauvignion, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. When the mixture was approved by the taste-tasters, teams had the wine poured into a bottle, then had the stopper sealed with wax and finally labeled with wine labels. When winemaker approved job, they would get the next clue.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Opptur or Nedtur. In Opptur, teams had to carry a 20 kg sack to a climber, sitting 120 meters above where the teams started to get the next clue. In Nedtur, teams ascended 230 meters to grab a rope, and had to supply the rope for the climber to get the next clue
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Airdate: 24 April 2013
In the first Intersection of the season, teams had to compete against each other in a traditional gaucho challenge. First, one team member must ride a horse consisting of barrel racing and back. Then, the second team member had to ride the same course, and then using a stick, spearing a ring at the end of the course. First team to catch the ring, would receive their next clue.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Mat or Innmat. In Mat, teams had to eat 2 kg beef to receive their nect clue. In Innmat, teams had to eat 1 kg guts from ox to receive their next clue.
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a lasso to rope a wooden horse and pull it towards them to receive their next clue.
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Airdate: 1 May 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a dance instructor and learn the basic steps of Argentine tango. Then they had to choose a dancing partner and dance for two minutes. When the judge was satisfied with the dance, they would receive their next clue.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Gull i munn or Sølv i bunn. In Gull i munn, teams had to bake 50 croissants. When the baker was satisfied with the quality, they would receive their next clue. In Sølv i bunn, teams had to sell 50 croissants for $2 per croissant. When the teams had earned $100, they would receive their next clue. For their Handicap, Lill & Stian had to sell 100 croissants and earn $200 to receive their next clue.
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Airdate: 8 May 2013
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Høste or Nøste. In Høste, teams had to harvest and clean of corn to receive their next clue. In Nøste, teams had to make a long rope out of bark to receive their next clue.
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to complete a military obstacle course to receive their next clue.
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Airdate: 15 May 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to search for 10 pictured tiles on Escadaria Selaón. When they had found the tiles, they had to write down certain letters, in order to get a code phrase. When they had found out the code phrase, they would receive their next clue. For their Handicap, Cecilie & Camilla had to find 15 tiles.
In this leg's Intersection, one team had to play a 10-minute football match against another team. First, teams had to choose three Karanba-players, so it was a 5 on 5-match. The winning team got their next clue and the losing team had to wait for another couple to arrive to play against them.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Nett or Svett. In Nett, teams had to clean and hang up a fishing net. When the fisherman was satisfied with the work, the fisherman would point out the direction to their next clue. In Svett, teams had to learn a Capoeira-dance, and had to perform it in front of a judge. When the judge was satisfied with the performance, the judge would point out the direction to their next clue.
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Airdate: 22 May 2013
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to learn Kongsberg Drikkevise and perform it. When the judge was satisfied with the performance, they would receive their next clue.
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