Post by JustJuls on Apr 6, 2019 21:17:14 GMT
Art Velez and JJ Carrell
Best Friends
Previous season: The Amazing Race 20
JJ Carrell
Age: 49
Hometown: San Marcos, California
Current occupation: Border Patrol Agent / Immigration Enforcement
Describe what you do: I am a Watch Commander (LT in police) in the USBP. Enforce Immigration Law.
Three words to describe you: Loyal, strong, and determined.
Favorite hobbies: Playing football, taking my son to the skate park, and coaching my son in sports.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Adopting my son Joseph.
What scares you most about traveling? Being stuck somewhere with no way out.
What excites you most about traveling? Everything about experiencing new cultures, sights, smells, and people.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Russia, because of the history.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race with your partner (other than winning one million bucks)? Seeing the world through the eyes of the Race. Fast, overwhelming, and exciting.
Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways? Racers.
Art Velez
Age: 49
Hometown: Temecula, California
Current occupation: Federal Agent
Describe what you do: Arrest criminals entering the country illegally and those smuggling illegal contraband.
Three words to describe you: Humorous, outgoing, and positive.
Favorite hobbies: Competitive shooting, golfing, and barbecuing.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? My son attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
What scares you most about traveling? Getting arrested.
What excites you most about traveling? Exploring new wonders.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why? New Zealand to see the Southern Lights.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race with your partner (other than winning one million bucks)? Travel to new places, experience different cultures, and meet new people.
Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways? Racers!