New 'Amazing Race' season includes 'School of Rock' scribe

CBS has announced the 11 teams competing in the 14th installment of The Amazing Race. The most familiar face is screenwriter/actor/producer Mike White, racing with his dad.

Daniel Fienberg The 14th installment of CBS' Emmy-winning "The Amazing Race" will premiere in February with at least one familiar face. CBS announced on Monday (Jan. 26) that one of the teams competing for the "Race" prize will feature "School of Rock" screenwriter and co-star Mike White, paired with his gay activist father. Mainstream moviegoers will recognize White as Ned Schneebly from "School of Rock," while indie fans might know him as Buck from "Chuck & Buck."  "The Amazing Race," which has won <script src="../../../javascripts/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js?1232828902" type="text/javascript"></script> six consecutive reality series Emmys, will premiere on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET with Phil Keoghan returning to greet the teams at the mat. This will be the first time that the "Race" has traveled to Siberia and Romania, on a jaunt that will span 40,000 miles and nine countries over 22 days. "Heading into our 14th season, I wanted to pull out all the stops.  We have extreme climates, intense roadblocks and less time in airports, which adds up to an exhausting course for the Racers.  Whether you're a screen writer, a Harvard graduate, a jockey or a carpenter, this Race will test your stamina, your heart and your will to win," said Bertram van Munster, executive producer/co-creator of "The Amazing Race." In addition to the father-and-son White team, the Race will include a team of stuntment, a team of former NFL cheerleaders and the race's first deaf contestant. There's also a more familiar assortment of pairings including the familiar couple where the woman wants a ring, but the dude isn't ready to commit, plus the strong women eager to prove that an all-female team can actually win. A complete list of contestants: Names: Mark Munoz and Michael Munoz Ages: 48, 51 Occupations: Stuntmen Relationship: Brothers   Names: Tammy Jih and Victor Jih Ages: 26, 35 Occupations: Lawyers Relationship: Siblings and Harvard Law grads   Names: Lakisha Hoffman and Jennifer Hoffman Ages: 28, 24 Occupations: Programming coordinator, Marketing assistant Relationship: Siblings and former collegiate athletes   Names: Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski Ages: 37, 40 Occupations: Flight attendants Relationship: Friends   Names: Cara Rosenthal and Jaime Edmondson Ages: 26, 29 Occupations: Law student, former police officer Relationship: Former Miami Dolphins' cheerleaders   Names: Brad and Victoria Hunt Ages: 52, 47 Occupations: Distribution dispatcher, Tax manager Relationship: Married   Names: Mel White and Mike White Ages: 68, 38 Occupations: Writer/clergyman, Writer/producer/actor Relationship: Father/Son   Names: Linda and Steve Cole Ages: 52, 43 Occupations: Customer service supervisor, Carpenter Relationship: Married   Names: Jennifer Hopka and Preston McCamy Ages: 26, 28 Occupations: Student, Software Engineer Relationship: Dating   Names: Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klincka Ages: 23, 24 Occupations: Student, Sales representative Relationship: Dating   Names: Margie Adams and Luke Adams Ages: 51, 23 Occupations: Clinical research associate, College graduate Relationship: Mother/Son   tv

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