 After Leg 1 ended, Sheng Yilun discovered that he had lost his passport and was unable to compete in the United States legs.Harry Yuan was brought in as a substitute so all racers could compete with a partner but was not eligible for the grand prize.The cast of "Race The World" consisted of Chinese celebrities including Taiwanese actor and model Baron Chen, Taiwanese model, actor and singer Joe Cheng, Taiwanese actress Evonne Hsieh, Hong Kong actor Leon Lai, Taiwanese actress and singer Ariel Lin, short track speed skater Wang Meng, actor Daddi Tang, pop singer and actor Vision Wei, gymnast Li Xiaopeng, professional pool player Pan Xiaoting, actor and model Sheng Yilun, and actress and singer Zhu Zhu.