List of The Great Food Truck Race episodes facts for kids

The Great Food Truck Race is a fun reality television show on Food Network! It's all about teams of chefs and cooks who travel across the country in food trucks. They compete in different cities to see who can make the most money selling their yummy food. The winning team gets a big cash prize to help them start or grow their own food truck business!

In recent years, the show has had exciting seasons, including one where all the past winning teams came back to compete again!

Season 1: 2010 – The First Race!

Seven teams of three people each started the very first Great Food Truck Race. Each team had a driver and two helpers who cooked, shopped, took orders, and even did publicity! To make things fair, they always started with no food. The host, Tyler Florence, gave them some "seed money" (starting cash) in each new city.

Meet the Teams!

• Grill 'Em All – These three friends from Los Angeles loved heavy metal music! They made awesome gourmet hamburgers with funny names like "the hatchet" and "the behemoth."
• Nana Queens – Sisters Janel and Shanel, with their friend Rick, came from Compton, California. They served tasty hot wings and banana pudding, even using a banana costume to get attention!
• Ragin' Cajun – This team from Hermosa Beach, California used old family recipes to make real Cajun food. Stephen, Joey, and Jazmin brought their Louisiana flavors to the West Coast.
• Austin Daily Press – Cory, Amy, and Melani from Austin, Texas started their business by delivering hot, pressed sandwiches late at night.
• Crepes Bonaparte – Christian, Danielle, and Matthew from Fullerton, California made sweet and savory Parisian-style crepes.
• Nom Nom Truck – Another Los Angeles team, Misa, Jennifer, and David, specialized in Vietnamese bánh mi sandwiches and tacos. They planned to work with local businesses in each city.
• Spencer on the Go – Chefs Laurent, John, and Jesse from San Francisco aimed to serve fancy French food. They even set up tables for a sit-down dining experience!

Episode Highlights

Let's Get Rolling (Week 1)

The race began in Los Angeles. Teams got $500 to buy ingredients and then headed to San Diego. This helped level the playing field since some trucks were from LA and had local fans. Many teams had a slow start. Nana Queens had trouble with their propane. Nom Nom Truck made the most profit!

Chile Santa Fe (Week 2)

In snowy Santa Fe, teams got $300. They had to think about changing their menus. Spencer on the Go had engine trouble, which slowed them down. Grill Em All and Austin Daily Press teamed up, thinking two trucks would attract more people.

• Challenge: Teams had to make a new dish using chili peppers. A local chef secretly tasted them. The winner got to stay in the race! Spencer on the Go won this challenge.

Truckin' To Texas (Week 3)

From snow to Texas sun! Teams got $400. Spencer on the Go called local French restaurants for cheaper ingredients. Nom Nom Truck's plan to partner with local businesses was working well. Austin Daily Press even set up at a little league baseball field and gave some of their profits to the team!

• Challenge: Teams received a quarter of a cow and had to butcher it to make a new beef dish. A Fort Worth chef secretly judged them. The winner got a special buckle worth $1,000 extra! Grill 'Em All won.

Big Trouble In The Big Easy (Week 4)

Teams got $400 and an extra day for late-night sales in New Orleans. Austin Daily Press and Grill Em All teamed up again. Spencer on the Go waited too long for wholesale groceries and missed sales. A big storm and generator problems also affected sales.

• Challenge: Teams had 30 minutes to fillet a catfish and create a dish. A local chef picked the best one, winning $500. Losing teams had to fillet 700 pounds of catfish as a punishment! Spencer on the Go won.

Small Town Trouble (Week 5)

In Jonesborough, a town of only 5,000 people, all three trucks had to sell in one downtown spot. They got $400 and an extra day, but people didn't stay out late.

• Challenge: At a farm, teams had two hours to make a "five-course" meal (bread, beans, potatoes, meat, and dessert) using old-fashioned cooking tools. Two experienced chuckwagon cooks judged. The winner got a spot at a nearby auto show with lots of customers! Grill 'Em All won.

New York Plate of Mind (Week 6)

The final two trucks arrived in New York City. Grill Em All got help from the previously eliminated Spencer on the Go. They got $500 and had to sell $500 in each of the five boroughs (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan – where sales needed to be $1,000). The first team to finish raced to the top of the Flatiron Building to win $50,000!

• Challenge: Teams had an hour to make the other team's special dish for a judge. The winner got a $500 bonus and could skip one borough! Nom Nom Truck won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 San Diego, CA	Week 2 Santa Fe, NM	Week 3 Fort Worth, TX	Week 4 New Orleans, LA	Week 5 Jonesborough, TN	Week 6 New York, NY
Grill 'Em All	6th ($632)	3rd ($1,306)	3rd ($1,776)	2nd ($1,307)	2nd ($2,763)	WINNERS
Nom Nom Truck	1st ($1,078)	1st ($3,045)	1st ($2,390)	1st ($2,103)	1st ($3,117)	RUNNERS-UP
Spencer on the Go	5th ($667)	5th ($1,058)	2nd ($2,096)	3rd ($1,170)	3rd ($2,726)
Austin Daily Press	3rd ($727)	4th ($1,096)	4th ($1,669)	4th ($809)
Crepes Bonaparte	2nd ($940)	2nd ($1,717)	5th ($1,465)
Ragin' Cajun	4th ($706)	6th ($745)
Nana Queens	7th ($440)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 2: 2011 – Bigger Prize, New Twists!

This season had eight teams and a bigger prize: $100,000! The show introduced "Truck Stops" (challenges for an advantage) and "Speed Bumps" (twists that made things harder).

Meet the Teams!

• Roxy's Grilled Cheese – Brothers James and Mike, with Chef Marc, made fancy grilled cheese sandwiches in Boston.
• Seabirds – Stephanie, Raya, and Nicole from Orange County, California were an all-vegan truck, serving things like beer-battered avocado tacos.
• Hodge Podge – Chef Chris, his sister Catie, and girlfriend Jacquelyn from Cleveland made creative dishes by mixing different ingredients.
• The Lime Truck – Jason, Daniel, and Jesse from Orange County focused on fresh, delicious food, changing their menu often.
• Sky's Gourmet Tacos – Chef Barbara, her son Victor, and friend Kevin from Los Angeles served a mix of Mexican and soul food.
• Café Con Leche – Gabriel, Maria, and Frankie from Van Nuys, California made real Cuban food and coffee.
• Devilicious – Dyann, Mark, and Kristina from San Diego specialized in over-the-top comfort food with a "devilish" twist.
• Korilla BBQ – Eddie, Paul, and Stephan from New York City were college friends who made Korean-style tacos and burritos.

Episode Highlights

What Happens In Vegas (Week 1)

Teams started in Malibu, California, then raced to Las Vegas. They got $500. Some teams partnered with local food trucks. Sky's Gourmet Tacos had a flat tire, costing them time and money.

• Speed Bump: Tyler spun a wheel of problems. It landed on "out of propane," meaning trucks couldn't use propane for six hours! They had to find other ways to cook or sell cold food.

A Pinch Of Salt Lake City (Week 2)

In Salt Lake City, teams got only $100, forcing them to simplify menus. Cafe Con Leche got a catering gig. Roxy's tried to partner with a local truck but was sent away.

• Challenge: Teams had to make sausages by hand, then pick five ingredients from a pantry. The winner got an extra $100 and immunity! Hodge Podge won.
• Speed Bump: Trucks had to move at least one mile away. Hodge Podge didn't have to move because they won the challenge.

Rocky Mountain Highs And Lows (Week 3)

In Denver, only the challenge winners got seed money, so others bought groceries on credit. Hodge Podge and Lime Truck partnered up.

• Challenge: Teams foraged for wild mushrooms in the mountains and made a dish. The winner got $200 and an interview on local news! The Lime Truck won.
• Speed Bump: Only one team member could drive the truck!

Big Bites, Little Apple (Week 4)

In Manhattan, Kansas, teams got $400. Many trucks set up in the city park and got huge crowds. Seabirds had a slow start.

• Challenge: Teams got a $5 debit card to buy ingredients and make a dish. The winner got to park in Aggieville, a popular area near the university! Seabirds won.
• Speed Bump: All food had to be sold for less than $1.00!

Hog Wild In Memphis (Week 5)

In Memphis, teams got $500. A food blogger secretly visited trucks, and the best dish won immunity for The Lime Truck. Hodge Podge's power went out. Korilla BBQ was disqualified for cheating by adding their own money to the till.

• Challenge: Teams had three hours to butcher a 100-pound pig and make barbecue sauce. The winner got $500 and could sell right away! Roxy's Grilled Cheese won.
• Speed Bump: Trucks couldn't serve meat and had to change their menus to vegetarian!

Midnight Truck To Georgia (Week 6)

In Atlanta, teams got $500. Hodge Podge got exclusive access to a mall. Lime Truck got the mall spot the next day.

• Challenge: Teams had one hour to find peaches and peanuts, then make a dish with mystery ingredients. The winner got $1,000 and a golden peach! Roxy's Grilled Cheese won.
• Speed Bump: The main chefs were sent away, and the two remaining teammates had to run the truck!

Miami Heat (Week 7)

The final two teams aimed to make $15,000 profit in Miami. They got $500. Hodge Podge got products from an old boss.

• Challenge: Teams went fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, caught a fish, and had 30 minutes to prepare it. The winner got $1,500! The Lime Truck won.
• Speed Bump 1: Trucks were towed away! Teams had to make $200 from food they grabbed to get them back.
• Speed Bump 2: Trucks had to shut down, then for two hours, only sell desserts!

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Las Vegas, NV	Week 2 Salt Lake City, UT	Week 3 Denver, CO	Week 4 Manhattan, KS	Week 5 Memphis, TN	Week 6 Atlanta, GA	Week 7 Miami Beach, FL
The Lime Truck	1st ($3,145)	4th ($3,281)	1st ($6,919)	4th ($2,768)	2nd ($5,377)	2nd ($8,447)	WINNERS
Hodge Podge	3rd ($1,970)	3rd ($3,646)	3rd ($6,118)	3rd ($2,880)	4th ($4,961)	1st ($8,937)	RUNNERS-UP
Roxy's Grilled Cheese	7th ($1,177)	6th ($3,006)	4th ($5,316)	2nd ($5,132)	1st ($6,254)	3rd ($7,121)
Korilla BBQ	2nd ($2,550)	1st ($5,665)	2nd ($6,831)	1st ($5,245)	3rd ($5,258)
Seabirds	4th ($1,471)	5th ($3,036)	5th ($3,322)	5th ($2,332)
Café Con Leche	6th ($1,327)	2nd ($3,709)	6th ($3,235)
Devilicious	5th ($1,364)	7th ($2,847)
Sky's Gourmet Tacos	8th ($943)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 3: 2012 – Amateurs Take the Wheel!

This season was special because none of the eight teams owned a food truck! They were all amateur cooks who dreamed of having their own. Food Network designed each truck based on their ideas. The winner got $50,000 and got to keep their truck!

Meet the Teams!

• Pizza Mike's – Mike, Pat, and Carlo from Columbus, Ohio were experienced pizza makers hoping to get back into the food business.
• Momma's Grizzly Grub – Angela, her daughter Adriane, and friend Tiffany from Wasilla, Alaska served homestyle comfort food.
• Pop-A-Waffle – Friends Bobaloo and Scott, with chef Anthony, from Los Angeles wanted to make gourmet waffles.
• Barbie Babes – Hayley, Jasmin, and Skye, three friends from Australia living in Los Angeles, wanted to bring Australian barbecue to the US.
• Under the Crust – Chef Hannah, her mom Sheri, and friend Gary from San Diego sold sweet and savory pies. Hannah wanted to start a truck with her fiancé, who she lost to cancer.
• Coast of Atlanta – Lena, her boyfriend Mike, and friend Tawanaca from Atlanta were all chefs who wanted to work for themselves, serving southern seafood.
• Seoul Sausage – Brothers Ted and Yong, with friend Chris, from Los Angeles were known for their Korean-style sausages and kimchi-fried rice balls.
• Nonna's Kitchenette – Jaclyn, Lisa, and Jessica from Parsippany, New Jersey were best friends making traditional Italian food from their grandmothers' recipes.

Episode Highlights

3,559 Miles to a Dream (Week 1)

Teams saw their new, empty trucks in Long Beach, California. They got $1,500 to buy everything they needed, from food to cooking tools. Then they went to Los Angeles to sell. Pop-A-Waffle teamed up with Barbie Babes. Under the Crust had no sales on the first day. After Under the Crust was eliminated, Tyler announced that Food Network would donate $5,000 to the American Cancer Society in honor of Hannah's fiancé.

• Speed Bump: Teams had to move to Hollywood Boulevard for a sell-off.

Attitude at High Altitude (Week 2)

On the way to northern Arizona, Momma's Grizzly Grub, Nonna's Kitchenette, and Seoul Sausage teamed up. They got $400. Momma Grizzly's partnership worked well, getting them three spots downtown. Barbie Babes priced their food too low.

• Challenge: Teams had to make a dish out of cactus. The winner got immunity! Pop-A-Waffle won.
• Speed Bump: Trucks could only serve vegan food!

Even Food Trucks Are Bigger In Texas (Week 3)

Teams arrived at a baseball stadium in Amarillo. They got $500 and had to compete for the baseball crowds. Pizza Mike sold out early. On the second day, most trucks were in a grocery store parking lot.

• Challenge: Teams had to include a "ballpark special" dish. The winner got $500 and a special key! Seoul Sausage won.
• Speed Bump: All trucks were stuck in place for the whole day! (Except Seoul Sausage, who used their key to unlock their truck.)

Baby Got Razorback (Week 4)

Another stadium was the destination in Arkansas. Teams got $300. Nonna's Kitchenette, Seoul Sausage, and Pop-A-Waffle got spots at a farmer's market. Momma's Grizzly accidentally knocked over a streetlamp and had to pay a $250 fine.

• Challenge: Teams had to make a breakfast dish with a secret ingredient: Pop-Tarts! The winner got a token worth $750. Nonna's Kitchenette won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to close after breakfast and reopen at 1:00 am for the college crowd!

Music City Madness (Week 5)

Teams arrived in Pottsville, Tennessee. They got $300. Pop-A-Waffle had tons of customers after winning their challenge. Nonna's Kitchenette accidentally backed into a car and was penalized $250.

• Challenge: Trucks had to create a picnic basket with classic Southern dishes. The winner earned $1,000 and got to serve 1,500 people at a special event! Pop-A-Waffle won.
• Speed Bump: Two team members had to sit out, leaving the head chef to train two culinary students!

Mistake By The Lake? (Week 6)

In Cleveland, teams got $100 and had to buy three local Ohio tomatoes for a challenge. Seoul Sausage and Nonna's Kitchenette partnered with local businesses. Pop-A-Waffle got stuck in traffic and missed a concert crowd.

• Challenge: Teams made a simple dish with an Ohio-grown tomato. The winner got $250 and could sell for three hours while others were shut down! Pop-A-Waffle won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to sell on foot from a hot dog cart!

Where In The World is Lubec? (Week 7)

The final two teams raced through three cities in two states: Boston, Portland, Maine, and Lubec, Maine. They started in Boston with large crowds.

• Challenge: Teams got three lobsters and had to make a New England-style dish. The winner got $500 and a head start to the next city! The loser had to shuck 600 pounds of clams. Nonna's Kitchenette won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to sell everything for $2 or less!

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Los Angeles, CA	Week 2 Flagstaff, AZ	Week 3 Amarillo, TX	Week 4 Fayetteville, AR	Week 5 Nashville, TN	Week 6 Cleveland, OH	Week 7 Boston, MA, Portland, ME & Lubec, ME
Seoul Sausage	1st ($1,896)	1st ($2,330)	1st ($4,561)	2nd ($2,907)	3rd ($2,297)	1st ($5,202)	WINNERS ($6,670)
Nonna's Kitchenette	3rd ($983)	3rd ($1,410)	3rd ($3,661)	1st ($3,005)	2nd ($2,321)	2nd ($4,292)	RUNNERS-UP ($6,570)
Pop-A-Waffle	6th ($654)	7th ($745)	4th ($3,575)	3rd ($1,936)	1st ($3,173)	3rd ($3,408)
Momma's Grizzly Grub	4th ($916)	5th	2nd ($3,911)	4th ($1,842)	4th ($1,919)
Coast of Atlanta	5th ($802)	4th ($1,280)	5th ($3,176)	5th ($1,818)
Pizza Mike's	2nd ($1,284)	2nd ($2,157)	6th ($2,764)
Barbie Babes	7th ($531)	6th
Under the Crust	8th ($195)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 4: 2013 – The Race Gets Faster!

Eight new amateur teams competed. This season really emphasized the "race" part! Winning challenges meant getting money bonuses that counted towards their total. The first team to finish a challenge and drive to a spot got the biggest bonus. The winner earned $50,000 and kept their truck.

Meet the Teams!

• Boardwalk Breakfast Empire – Joanne, Timothy, and Ilene from Sea Bright, New Jersey served breakfast comfort food. Joanne's family restaurant was destroyed by a hurricane.
• Bowled and Beautiful – Heather, Jessica, and Liza from Los Angeles were three single moms making California-style bowls.
• The Frankfoota Truck – Mirlinda, Dana, and Victoria from Brooklyn focused on hot dogs with many different toppings.
• Aloha Plate – Brothers Adam and Lanai, with friend Shawn, from Lanai, Hawaii served real Hawaiian dishes.
• Murphy's Spud Truck – Nicole, her mom Suellen, and brother James from Los Angeles specialized in stuffed potatoes.
• Philly's Finest Sambonis – Erik, Joseph, and Chris from Philadelphia served real Philly cheesesteaks and "sambonis."
• The Slide Show – Chefs Darrell, Ahren, and Maurice from Los Angeles made gourmet sliders and fries.
• Tikka Tikka Taco – Brothers Michael and Shaun, with their Uncle Sam, from St. Louis brought modern Indian street food, like tikka chicken tacos.

Episode Highlights

I Left My Food Cart in San Francisco (Week 1)

Teams saw their dream trucks in Hollywood. They got $250 and had to sell one signature dish for at least $20 in Beverly Hills. Then they went to San Francisco. Murphy's Spud Truck had propane issues and had to sell salads.

• Speed Bump: Teams left Beverly Hills for San Francisco in 15-minute intervals based on how much money they made. Bowled and Beautiful left first!

A Strange Brew in Portland (Week 2)

In Portland, teams had to partner with local businesses because they couldn't park on city streets. They got $350. Rainy weather affected sales. The Frankfoota truck got a $60 parking ticket.

• Challenge: Teams got 6 pounds of local geoduck (a type of clam) and had to sell $200 worth. The first team to reach the goal and find a token won $500! Bowled and Beautiful won.
• Speed Bump: Teams couldn't restock until Tyler called them, which was late on the second day.

Pocatello Is All About Potatoes, You Dig? (Week 3)

In Idaho, known for potatoes, teams met at a potato farm. They got $300. Tikka Taco and Philly's Finest partnered up. Philly's Finest hit a hanging sign and had to pay a $500 fine.

• Challenge: Teams had to dig up their own potatoes at the farm and sell $750 worth of potato dishes. Then they raced to find tokens worth $500, $250, or $50. Bowled and Beautiful won the $500 token.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to remove all starchy foods (bread, potatoes, pasta) from their trucks!

About Face in South Dakota (Week 4)

Teams met at the Crazy Horse Memorial and got $50. They had to shop wisely because of a "Speed Bump." Philly's Finest had an argument when half their bread order was frozen.

• Challenge: Teams went to a buffalo company to butcher their own buffalo meat. After selling $1,500 worth of buffalo dishes, they raced to find tokens worth $750, $500, or $250. Aloha Plate won the $750 token.
• Speed Bump: Teams' cars were towed! They had to pay $100 to get them back.

Double Trouble in the Twin Cities (Week 5)

Teams sold food in two different cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul. They got $400. Philly's Finest accidentally ordered too much bread and had to pay $120. Heavy rain affected sales in St. Paul.

• Challenge 1: Teams had to serve all their food on a stick and sell $1,500 worth. No team completed this.
• Challenge 2: Teams made a dish with Spam. After selling $500 worth, they raced to the Minnesota State Capitol. The first team won immunity! Aloha Plate won immunity.

A Food Truck Kind of Town, Chicago Is (Week 6)

Teams cooked in a challenge at Grant Park. They got $500. Philly's Finest got stuck in traffic. Only Tikka Taco completed the second challenge. For the first time, three trucks went to the finale!

• Challenge 1: Teams made their own deep-dish Chicago-style pizza in a portable oven. The winner got $1,000! Tikka Tikka Taco won.
• Challenge 2: Teams added a Chicago-style hot beef Polish sausage sandwich to their menu. They had to sell 300 and race to a restaurant. The winner got a five-hour head start to the next city! Tikka Tikka Taco won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to have at least five dishes on their menu for the rest of the race.

Capital Gains (Week 7)

Three teams headed to Maryland. Tikka Taco had a five-hour head start. Philly's Finest got support from friends and family. Tyler made a mid-episode elimination. The final two were Tikka Tikka Taco and Aloha Plate. Food Network donated $2,500 to a charity in honor of a fallen veteran.

• Challenge: Teams went to Kent Island, hauled their own crab, and made an original crab dish. The winner got $1,500! Aloha Plate won.
• Speed Bump: Trucks had to add a special dish honoring the other team to their menu.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Beverly Hills, CA & San Francisco, CA	Week 2 Portland, OR	Week 3 Pocatello, ID	Week 4 Rapid City, SD	Week 5 Minneapolis, MN & St. Paul, MN	Week 6 Chicago, IL	Week 7 Annapolis, MD	Week 8 Arlington, VA & Washington, D.C.
Aloha Plate	5th ($812)	1st ($2,505)	2nd ($2,744)	1st ($6,841)	1st ($4,550)	N/A	2nd ($8,562)	WINNERS ($14,850)
Tikka Tikka Taco	3rd ($1,160)	3rd ($1,219)	3rd ($2,339)	3rd ($5,865)	2nd ($4,549)	N/A	1st ($9,129)	RUNNERS-UP ($11,774)
Philly's Finest Sambonis	1st ($1,321)	5th ($961)	5th ($1,912)	4th ($3,800)	3rd ($3,084)	N/A	3rd ($5,685)
The Slide Show	4th ($860)	4th ($1,121)	4th ($2,004)	2nd ($6,199)	4th ($2,008)
Bowled and Beautiful	2nd ($1,284)	2nd ($1,662)	1st ($3,643)	5th ($3,678)
The Frankfoota Truck	7th ($486)	6th ($727)	6th ($1,668)
Boardwalk Breakfast Empire	6th ($723)	7th ($655)
Murphy's Spud Truck	8th ($420)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 5: 2014 – Food Truck Boot Camp!

Eight new teams of beginner chefs and home cooks competed. This season was like a "food-truck boot camp," with each week focusing on a different topic. The winner got $50,000 and kept their truck.

Meet the Teams!

• Lone Star Chuck Wagon – Lance, his wife Rachel, and friend Andrea from Houston made BBQ and Tex-Mex.
• Military Moms – Carol, Michele, and Wendy from Fort Drum, New York were friends with husbands in the military, serving comfort food.
• The Middle Feast – Tommy, his sister Hilla, and friend Arkadi from Los Angeles served Middle Eastern classics like falafel.
• Chatty Chicken – Greg Sr., his son Greg Jr., and daughter Megan from Chattanooga, Tennessee hoped to make their southern chicken dreams come true.
• Beach Cruiser – Gretta, Shane, and Nicole from Venice, California wanted to bring "fish tacos and fried avos" to everyone.
• Let There Be Bacon – Chefs Dylan, Matt, and Jon from Cleveland made everything with bacon!
• The Gourmet Graduates – Roberto, Keese, and Julius from Providence, Rhode Island were culinary school grads making gourmet dorm food.
• Madres Mexican Meals – Chef Javier Jr., his mother Luisa, and wife Senorina from Norwalk, California aimed to make authentic Mexican dishes.

Episode Highlights

Venice Beach Brawl (Week 1)

Teams met in Santa Barbara to get their trucks and first assignment: make three dishes with $200 and sell in Santa Barbara. Chatty Chicken had to pan fry everything because they didn't buy enough oil. Sol Food Collective accidentally hit Rolling Indulgence's truck.

• Challenge: Two local food truck operators secretly tasted dishes. The top three got extra money: $500, $200, or $100. Madres Mexican Meals won $500.
• Speed Bump: Every truck had to move from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach.
• Theme: Branding the Truck.

Hot Doggin' It in Tucson (Week 2)

Teams arrived at Old Tucson, a wild west movie set. They got $300 but had to spend $100 on marketing. Tyler gave them flags with their logos.

• Challenge: Teams added a $5 Sonoran hot dog to their menu. The top three sellers got $500, $250, or $100. Beach Cruiser won $500.
• Speed Bump 1: Teams had to move to a local folk festival and sell side-by-side.
• Speed Bump 2: Teams had to create a jingle and perform it for the crowd!
• Theme: Marketing.

Dinner Dates, Austin Style (Week 3)

In Austin, teams got $250 and learned about partnerships. Teams picked partners and had to stick together for shopping and parking. Middle Feast and Let There Be Bacon had good sales at a gelato festival.

• Challenge: Teams had to switch trucks with their partners and cook their opponent's menu! The team who sold the most of their opponent's food earned $500. Let There be Bacon won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to relocate to a dating event and get tokens from participants.
• Theme: Partnerships.

High Steaks in OKC (Week 4)

In Oklahoma City, teams added a beef dish to their menu and got $400. All trucks ended up in the same neighborhood and had huge lines. Madres Mexican Meals had trouble with a meat grinder.

• Challenge: Teams sold fried onion burgers and fries for $10. The first team to sell 50 burgers got $500! Beach Cruiser won.
• Speed Bump: Tyler secretly timed how fast teams shopped and opened. They had to shut down and reopen in 15-minute intervals based on their speed.
• Theme: Time Management.

St. Louis Upsell (Week 5)

In St. Louis, teams got no seed money and had to earn it by selling toasted ravioli. Every truck partnered with a local business and had huge crowds. Tyler visited trucks and criticized Lone Star for high prices and small portions.

• Challenge: Teams made their best dish. The winner got their profit doubled! Lone Star Chuck Wagon won (adding $5,000).
• Speed Bump: Teams had to make money by selling toasted ravioli.
• Theme: Food Quality.

Shrimpin' Ain't Easy (Week 6)

In Bayou La Batre, teams added three seafood dishes using local ingredients. They got $400. Lone Star and Let There Be Bacon used local shrimp, but peeling it slowed them down.

• Challenge: Teams made a brunch dish, then the top two competed in a 20-minute Gulf Seafood challenge. The best seafood dish got $1,000! Let There Be Bacon won.
• Speed Bump: Teams had to guess and collect 100 pounds of shrimp by feel alone from a freezer. The closest got free shrimp! Lone Star Chuck Wagon won.
• Theme: Local Ingredients.

Finale at Mile 0 ‒ Winning Keys in Key West (Week 7)

The final two teams revisited everything they learned. They picked five dishes to represent their brand and recorded a radio commercial. They partnered up to sell food for seed money. Key West was the final city.

• Challenge: Teams went fishing for alligator and frog's legs in the Everglades and cooked them. The winner got their seed money doubled! The Middle Feast won.
• Speed Bump: Teams partnered up to sell pre-determined ingredients, splitting the profit for their seed money.
• Theme: All of the Above (Marketing, Branding, Partnerships, Local Ingredients, Time Management, Food Quality).

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Santa Barbara, CA & Venice Beach, CA	Week 2 Tucson, AZ	Week 3 Austin, TX	Week 4 Oklahoma City, OK	Week 5 St. Louis, MO	Week 6 Mobile, AL	Week 7 Tampa, FL, Bonita Springs, FL, Naples, FL, Alligator Alley, Key West, FL
The Middle Feast	4th ($764)	6th	2nd ($2,248)	1st ($6,220)	3rd	1st ($10,058)	WINNERS
Lone Star Chuck Wagon	1st ($1,511)	2nd ($3,238)	4th ($1,724)	4th ($4,646)	1st ($10,418)	2nd ($7,742)	RUNNERS-UP
Let There Be Bacon	7th ($337)	4th ($2,376)	3rd ($2,175)	3rd ($5,072)	2nd ($5,056)	3rd ($7,160)
Beach Cruiser	2nd ($1,319)	1st ($3,685)	1st ($2,808)	2nd ($5,580)	4th
Madres Mexican Meals	3rd ($1,221)	5th ($2,290)	5th	5th
Military Moms	5th ($591)	3rd ($2,716)	6th
The Gourmet Graduates	6th ($517)	7th
Chatty Chicken	8th ($277)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 6: 2015 – Route 66 Adventure!

This season brought back professional food truck operators. Seven teams traveled along the famous Route 66. The winning team earned $50,000 for their business.

Meet the Teams!

• Spice It Up – Nichole, Chris, and Keri from Phoenix, Arizona were working mothers passionate about bold, spicy curries.
• Postcards – Greg, his daughter Grae, and friend Monique from Los Angeles served Zagat-rated soul food using family recipes.
• Pho Nomenal Dumplings – Sunny, Sophia, and Becca from Raleigh, North Carolina left corporate jobs to make Asian fusion cuisine like Taiwanese pork dumplings.
• Waffle Love – Brothers Adam, Steven, and Jared from Provo, Utah came from a big Mormon family and made Belgian Liège waffles.
• Diso's Italian Sandwich Society – Adam, Danamarie, and Benny from New York City served fresh Italian sandwiches, inspired by Adam's street vendor grandfather.
• The Guava Tree Truck – Onel, his wife Pam, and daughter Mariah from Dallas served real Cuban food. Onel quit advertising to sell his parents' recipes.
• GD Bro Truck – Mark, Kevin, and Geoffrey from Orange County, California made gourmet, stuffed burgers and fries.

Episode Highlights

All-American Road Trip (Week 1)

Teams had to sell $200 worth of their most popular item on the Santa Monica Pier. Spice It Up hit their goal first and got an extra $100. Other teams got their sales plus $66 from Tyler (for Route 66) as seed money. Pho Nomenal Dumplings' truck broke down.

• Challenge: Teams were given cod and potatoes and had to make their version of fish and chips. The first team to sell 20 orders got $500! Diso's Italian Sandwich Society won.

Off-Road Eats in Arizona (Week 2)

In Flagstaff, teams got $200. Waffle Love sold the most and got a one-hour head start to Sedona. All trucks ended up at a large supermarket parking lot.

• Challenge: Teams sold rattlesnake rabbit sausage dishes while riding in pink jeeps. Profits from these dishes were doubled!
• Quick Fire Challenge: Teams competed for the most sales of their signature dish. The winner got an hour advantage the next day. Waffle Love won.

Spicy Showdown In Santa Fe (Week 3)

In Santa Fe, teams had a cooking challenge right away. Most trucks were busy at the farmers market. Postcards accidentally dinged a parked car and got a $500 fine.

• Challenge: Teams made a dish using New Mexican chiles. The winner got $1,000! Postcards won.
• Speed Bump 1: Teams had to buy all the food they needed for the weekend in the middle of day 1. No more shopping!
• Speed Bump 2: Teams were given spots next to each other at the farmers market.

High Steaks in Texas (Week 4)

Teams went to The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. They got $50 and could earn more by eating a huge steak meal. Pho Nomenal Dumplings, GD Bro, and Waffle Love finished first and got $250 each.

• Challenge: Teams made and sold a steak dish. The team that sold the most won $500! GD Bro won. The best-tasting steak dish also won $500! Pho Nomenal Dumplings won.
• Speed Bump: Two team members had to leave for 30 minutes to shop, leaving one person to run the truck alone!

Roadside Attractions (Week 5)

Teams met at the Blue Whale of Catoosa. They got $500 to spend on a challenge and their food. Tyler visited trucks to taste their dishes.

• Challenge: Teams served classic car club members at a drive-in. Club members used a $25 chip to buy their preferred dish. The team with the most chips won! Waffle Love won with $925.
• Speed Bump: Teams' cell phones were taken away! They had to use roadside attractions to market their trucks. They also had to make a $15 lunch dish.

Showdown In Chi-Town (Week 6)

The final two teams faced off under the St. Louis arch. They got $150 and had to make a three-hour stop in Springfield, Illinois, to earn more money for Chicago. The final challenge was to sell 50 dishes customized to three different neighborhoods: Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greektown.

• Challenge: Teams made three dishes with chicken, ground beef, and pork steak. The winner could sell 30 fewer dishes in Chicago! Pho-Nomenal Dumplings won.
• Speed Bump: Teams could only accept $5 bills, so all dishes had to be priced at $5, $10, or $15.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Santa Monica Pier, CA & Lake Havasu City, AZ	Week 2 Flagstaff, AZ & Sedona, AZ	Week 3 Santa Fe, NM	Week 4 Amarillo, TX	Week 5 Tulsa, OK	Week 6 St. Louis, MO, Springfield, IL, & Chicago, IL
Pho-Nomenal Dumplings	6th ($2,318)	5th	3rd ($4,658)	3rd ($12,310)	2nd ($5,107)	WINNERS
Waffle Love	1st ($4,977)	2nd ($4,864)	1st ($5,017)	2nd ($12,673)	1st ($5,150)	RUNNERS-UP
GD Bro Truck	3rd ($3,103)	3rd ($3,470)	4th ($4,654)	1st ($13,124)	3rd
Postcards	2nd ($3,215)	4th ($3,209)	2nd ($4,688)	4th
Spice It Up	5th ($2,643)	1st ($5,279)	5th ($4,574)
Diso's Italian Sandwich Society	4th ($2,955)	6th
The Guava Tree Truck	7th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team that won a special challenge for that week.

     Team that earned the most money for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 7: 2016 – Family Face-Off!

This season was all about families! Six teams, each with at least two family members, competed. The race mostly stayed in California. The winners received $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• Carretto Siciliano – Vinny Guadagnino from The Jersey Shore joined his mom Paola and uncle Angelo to make homemade Sicilian food.
• Grilled Cheese All-Stars – Twin brothers Michael and Charlie, with college friend Bryce, from San Francisco wanted to open a truck for cheesy foods.
• Lei-Away Leidies – Sisters Carey and Summer, with Summer's daughter Autumn, from Provo, Utah brought Hawaiian poke bowls and teriyaki burgers.
• BigMista's Fatty Wagon – Neil, his wife Phyllis, and "adopted BBQ son" Eric from Long Beach, California owned restaurants and served southern BBQ.
• Fortune Cooking – Chef Tom, his wife Julie, and friend Tiffany from Milford, Michigan specialized in Asian fusion.
• Sweet Southern Soul – Police officer Tiffany, her sister Tikia, and friend Kizzma from Chicago served soul food, like quinoa and chicken southern bowls.

Episode Highlights

A Family Affair (Week 1)

Teams arrived at Six Flags Magic Mountain and had to find their truck key under a funnel cake. They got $300. Sweet Southern Soul had truck problems and couldn't sell. Vinny from Carretto Siciliano got a parking ticket.

• Challenge: Tyler offered a spot inside Six Flags. Teams bid for it. Carretto Siciliano bid $400 and won the spot, which helped them get first place!

Things Get Berry Interesting (Week 2)

In Oxnard, teams found a strawberry festival and got $200. Lei-Away Ladies used "coconut wireless" (calling local Hawaiians) to get customers. Big Mista's overfilled their propane tank.

• Challenge: Teams bought strawberries and made two dishes, one sweet and one savory. The best dish won $300! Sweet Southern Soul won.

An Egg-cellent Adventure (Week 3)

In wine country, teams went to an ostrich farm and had an egg hunt! Each member had to find a colored ostrich egg. Once they found three, they could start selling in Solvang. They got $300.

• Challenge 1: Teams made a family recipe dish using their ostrich eggs. A secret shopper judged. The winner got immunity! Carretto Siciliano won.
• Challenge 2: Teams were given special Danish pans, and all their other pots and pans were replaced for a few hours!

A Dessert in the Desert (Week 4)

Near Palm Springs, teams met by the Cabazon Dinosaurs. They got $500. Teams had to change their menus for lighter food and desserts.

• Challenge 1: Teams sold $6 desserts. They bid on chocolate, fruit, or nuts for exclusive use. The team who sold the most desserts got $200! Grilled Cheese All-Stars won.
• Challenge 2: Teams had to become "human roadside attractions" and take photos/selfies with people. The team with the most photos got $200! Carretto Siciliano won.

The Island (Week 5)

The final two teams had one hour to shop, prep, and load their trucks onto a barge for Catalina Island. They competed head-to-head for 12 hours.

• Challenge: While their trucks were transported, teams sold hot dogs from carts in San Pedro. The team who made the most money got to fly to Catalina Island by helicopter, earning an hour head start! Grilled Cheese All-Stars won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Los Angeles, CA	Week 2 Oxnard, CA	Week 3 Solvang, CA	Week 4 Palm Springs, CA	Week 5 San Pedro, CA & Catalina Island, CA
Grilled Cheese All-Stars	2nd ($86)	4th	3rd ($2,944)	1st ($4,934)	WINNERS ($5,670)
Carretto Siciliano	1st ($219)	2nd ($878)	1st ($3,409)	2nd ($4,645)	RUNNERS-UP ($5,443)
Lei-Away Leidies	4th (-$18)	1st ($1,198)	2nd ($3,130)	3rd ($4,288)
Sweet Southern Soul	3rd ($72)	3rd ($731)	4th
BigMista's Fatty Wagon	5th (-$74)	5th
Fortune Cooking	6th (-$456)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 8: 2017 – Battle for The South!

This season, seven new teams of food truck beginners traveled across the southern states. They started in Louisiana and ended in Georgia. The winning team got a $50,000 prize!

Meet the Teams!

• Stick 'Em Up - Shona, her sons Justin and Landon, from Rogersville, Tennessee made food on a stick.
• The Breakfast Club – Mikey, Taylor, and Ashanti from Philadelphia were young millennials serving breakfast and brunch dishes.
• Braised in the South – Nick, Steven, and Brandon from Charleston, South Carolina were classically trained chefs making southern-style food.
• Mr. Po' Boys – Cedric, Ryan, and Esther from Dallas were culinary school grads specializing in gourmet po' boy sandwiches.
• The Southern Frenchie – Chef Donnie, his wife Meaghan, and sous chef Amanda from Little Rock, Arkansas served southern food with a fancy touch.
• Wicked Good Seafood – Bill, Ryan, and Dan from Falmouth, Massachusetts were friends with restaurant backgrounds, making New England seafood.
• Papi Chulo's Empanadas – Luis, his daughter Carleena, and niece Sarah from Cherry Hill, New Jersey made Dominican empanadas from a family business.

Episode Highlights

The Big 'Not So Easy' (Week 1)

Teams met in New Orleans and had a beignet cooking challenge. They got $300. Braised in the South took a long time to find a parking spot. Papi Chulo's had trouble making empanadas due to the heat.

• Challenge 1: Teams sold their version of a beignet. The team who made the most money won! Stick 'Em Up won.
• Challenge 2: Teams made a special dish using ingredients from the "Hurricane" drink. The best dish won $100! Mr. Po' Boys won.

New Marching Orders (Week 2)

Teams arrived at the Naval Air Station Pensacola for a cooking challenge. Papi Chulo's ran out of tortillas. They got $200. Papi Chulo's sold tacos instead of empanadas.

• Challenge 1: Teams worked in pairs to make dishes for 50 service members. The two winning pairs got $200 each! Braised in the South and The Southern Frenchie won.
• Challenge 2: Teams had to use red snapper in a dish. The truck that sold the most fish dishes won immunity! Stick 'Em Up won.

Sweet Home Alabama (Week 3)

Teams reached the Tuscaloosa courthouse for a physical challenge and a pecan dessert challenge. They got $200. Braised in the South and Southern Frenchie parked near breweries and got huge crowds.

• Challenge 1: Two people from each team cracked pecans. The team who cracked the most got mentored by a baker! Braised in the South won.
• Challenge 2: Teams added pecan desserts to their menu. The team who sold the most won $300! The Breakfast Club won.

Hot Chicken in the City (Week 4)

In Nashville, teams had a taste and cooking challenge. They got $300. Mr. Po' Boys drove for hours looking for a good parking spot. Sales were slow for all trucks on the first day.

• Challenge 1: Teams made their version of fried, spicy hot chicken but couldn't use chicken. The best dish won $500! Mr. Po' Boys won.
• Challenge 2: Teams promoted their truck. The best promotion won immunity! The Breakfast Club won.

Fresh Off the Farm (Week 5)

At Thomas Orchards in Athens, teams had a peach challenge. They got $300 and had to partner with local businesses. Braised in the South partnered with a brewery.

• Challenge 1: Teams made a savory peach appetizer. The winners could shut down their competitors for one hour! Braised in the South won.
• Challenge 2: Teams had to change their menus and couldn't make anything they'd sold in the last four cities.

The Race Through Savannah (Week 6)

The final two teams went to Savannah. They got $300. Mr. Po' Boys got a prime parking spot. Teams were sidetracked by a selling challenge.

• Challenge 1: Teams sold food out of pedicabs for one hour. The team who sold the most got $500! Braised in the South won.
• Challenge 2: Teams moved to different areas and cooked different shellfish. The team who sold the most shellfish dishes got $500! Braised in the South won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 New Orleans, LA	Week 2 Pensacola, FL	Week 3 Tuscaloosa, AL	Week 4 Nashville, TN	Week 5 Athens, GA	Week 6 Savannah, GA
Braised in the South	2nd ($413)	5th	1st ($3,261)	1st ($3,223)	1st ($2,276)	WINNERS
Mr. Po' Boys	3rd ($384)	1st ($1,725)	4th	2nd ($963)	2nd	RUNNERS-UP
The Breakfast Club	1st ($420)	2nd ($1,438)	3rd ($2,237)	4th ($413)	3rd
The Southern Frenchie	5th ($345)	3rd ($1,430)	2nd ($2,447)	3rd (<$413)
Stick 'Em Up	4th ($370)	4th	5th
Papi Chulo's Empanadas	6th ($208)	6th
Wicked Good Seafood	7th ($192)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 9: 2018 – Wild West Adventure!

Seven teams wanting their own food truck traveled along the west coast in a "Wild West" themed season. They started and ended in Los Angeles. The winning team got $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• Sassy Soul – Parris "Sassy" Jewel, Lauren, and Paris from Washington D.C. were an all-women team making comforting soul food.
• Just Wing It – Kevin, Sharon, and Steven met on another Food Network show and based their truck on Kevin's chicken wings.
• Buns N' Thighs – Chef Ian, his girlfriend Victoria, and her mother Marla from Chicago hoped their business experience would help.
• New England Grill – Chef Kevin, Chef Eddie, and comedian Christine from Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts brought New England flavors like lobster to the West.
• Mobile Moo Shu – Michelle, Marley, and Chelsea from Michigan were an all-women team making Asian fusion food.
• Heroes on a Half Shell – Donna, her son Clinton "CJ", and daughter Danni from Frederick, Maryland specialized in submarine sandwiches.
• Chops' Shop – Chef Bryan "Chop", his mother Sandra, and aunt Sonia from Pearland, Texas served tasty Tex-Mex dishes.

Episode Highlights

Wagons Ho! (Week 1)

Teams gathered at Watt Ranch and had to squeeze oranges to fill a pitcher before getting their $500 and food truck. New England Grill got to their truck first. Many teams had trouble finding customers.

• Challenge: Teams sold beef dishes for $12 a plate in three hours. The most beef dishes sold earned $200. Teams bid on prime cuts of beef. Mobile Moo Shu won.

Shrimp and Glitz (Week 2)

In Las Vegas, teams had a shrimp challenge. Mobile Moo Shu had family support. Teams got $200. Tyler and a consultant visited trucks to give menu and financial advice.

• Challenge: Teams made a signature shrimp dish to sell on Fremont Street. The team who sold the most in four hours got an exclusive selling spot near the Las Vegas strip! Mobile Moo Shu won.

An Oasis in the Desert (Week 3)

Teams met at a Sonic restaurant in Phoenix for a tasting and cooking challenge. Just Wing It followed Mobile Moo Shu's online posts to park near them. Victoria and Marla from Buns N' Thighs had to leave the competition, leaving Chef Ian alone.

• Challenge 1: Teams made an elegant salad while riding a tramcar up a mountain. The tastiest salad won $250! Bachelor Kitchen won.
• Challenge 2: Teams used agave nectar in a dish. The most money made from that dish won $250! Bachelor Kitchen won.

Bordertown Boom (Week 4)

Teams arrived at the Arizona Territory Prison for an artichoke peeling relay race. Just Wing It finished first. All trucks got huge crowds and sold out on the first day. Christine from New England Grill suffered a head injury but returned later.

• Challenge 1: Teams combined bacon and artichokes into a dish. The most sold won immunity! New England Grill won.
• Challenge 2: Teams had to get rid of their most popular menu dish and replace it with something new.

First Dates (Week 5)

Teams met at Hadley Date Gardens for a quick challenge: pit a pound of dates without splitting them. Just Wing It finished first. All three trucks ended up on the same block and had steady sales.

• Challenge: Teams made a dish using the dates they pitted. The best dish won $600! Just Wing It won.

The Whole Enchilada (Week 6)

The final two teams returned to Los Angeles. They met a Mexican restaurateur and had to use Mexican ingredients. They got $400. Just Wing It got a prime parking spot.

• Challenge 1: Teams used chayote squash in a special dish. The best dish won $350! New England Grill won.
• Challenge 2: Teams used habanero peppers in dishes. The most sold won their habanero profits doubled! Just Wing It won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Los Angeles, CA	Week 2 Las Vegas, NV	Week 3 Phoenix, AZ	Week 4 Yuma, AZ	Week 5 Coachella Valley, CA	Week 6 Los Angeles, CA
Just Wing It	4th (-$312)	4th ($364)	4th ($1,117)	2nd ($3,706)	1st ($3,631)	WINNERS ($5,634)
New England Grill	3rd (-$309)	3rd ($446)	1st ($1,174)	1st ($5,117)	2nd ($3,194)	RUNNERS-UP ($3,999)
Mobile Moo Shu	1st ($272)	2nd ($529)	2nd ($1,159)	3rd ($3,313)	3rd ($3,156)
Chops' Shop	6th (-$354)	5th ($297)	3rd ($1,150)	4th ($2,351)
Buns N' Thighs	2nd (-$91)	1st ($711)	5th
Heroes on a Half Shell	5th (-$322)	6th ($197)
Sassy Soul	7th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 10: 2019 – Summer Beach Battle!

Nine teams wanting their own food truck competed along the east coast in a "Summer Beach Battle." They started in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The winning team got $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• Baby Got Mac – Married couple Clinton and Samma, with friend Rosa, from Los Angeles made different styles of macaroni and cheese.
• Brunch Babes – Lara, her cousin Lydia, and friend Mariah from Grand Rapids, Michigan made unique brunch dishes. They even did dance ribbons and flips!
• Frank-N-Slides – Chef Steve, military vet Craig, and hype-man Kyle from Boise, Idaho served gourmet hot dogs, sliders, and fries. Kyle even wore a hot dog costume!
• Madea Made – Twin sisters Hope and Faith, with Hope's husband Andre, from Virginia Beach, Virginia served "Southern soul food with innovation."
• Make It Maple – Sue, her son Charles, and friend Paulette from Montpelier, Vermont cooked with local maple in sweet and savory dishes.
• NOLA Creations — Chef Darrell, his wife Anna, and sous chef Terrell from Atlanta served New Orleans dishes. Hurricane Katrina destroyed their restaurant years ago.
• The People's Fry – Dareka, her husband Terrance, and sister Mahdi from Nashville made all kinds of loaded French fries.
• Rolling Indulgence – Chef Drew, his fiancée Jess, and friend Travis from Dayton, Ohio worked and lived together, serving diner classics.
• Sol Food Collective – Jacquelyn, Malyssa, and Stephanie from Los Angeles served delicious vegan food.

Episode Highlights

Rumble on the Boardwalk (Week One)

Teams started in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with a "Boardwalk Bite" challenge. They got $400. Sol Food Collective accidentally hit Rolling Indulgence's truck. Rain caused leaks in some trucks.

• Challenge 1: Teams made a "Boardwalk Bite" in 40 minutes. Ten beachgoers judged. The winner got $300! Sol Food Collective won.
• Challenge 2: Teams got crab meat and had to create a new dish. The team that made the most money won immunity! The People's Fry won. (Sol Food Collective, being vegan, didn't do this challenge.)

Back Nine Barbecue (Week Two)

Teams drove on golf carts to the 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links. They got five pounds of Carolina pulled pork. Many teams had problems with pilot lights or burners. Terrance from The People's Fry was very loud, promoting his food and even other trucks' food.

• Challenge 1: Teams made a five-foot putt to choose a side dish. Baby Got Mac made their putt and chose macaroni and cheese.
• Challenge 2: Teams got two pounds of boiled peanuts and had to use them in a menu item. The team that sold the most peanut dishes got $400! Baby Got Mac won.

Fast and Furious (Week Three)

Teams drove onto Daytona International Speedway. Stephanie from Sol Food Collective left the race due to emotional effects from the Week 1 accident. NOLA Creations was fined $600 by a health inspector for old pulled pork. Malyssa from Sol Food Collective went to the hospital for a kidney stone, leaving Jacquelyn alone.

• Challenge 1: Teams made as many doughnuts as possible in one hour. The best-looking and best-tasting doughnuts got more points. The winner could stop other trucks' sales! Brunch Babes won.
• Challenge 2: Teams got Atlantic white shrimp and had one hour to create and sell a shrimp dish. The most sold earned $10 per dish! Madea Made won.

Tampa 911 (Week Four)

In Downtown Tampa, teams had to find their own locations. Lara from Brunch Babes revealed she was pregnant. Baby Got Mac and Rolling Indulgence teamed up. Frank-n-Slides couldn't sell sliders due to competition.

• Challenge 1: Teams made their twist on a Cuban sandwich. The winner got a sheriff star badge to steal $100 from another team! Madea Made won and stole from Frank-n-Slides.
• Challenge 2: Teams got fresh grouper and had to use it in a dish. The most profit won $400! Frank-n-Slides won.

Burger Brawl (Week Five)

At Gatorama alligator park, teams got gator tail and sausage. Rolling Indulgence, NOLA Creations, and Brunch Babes secured spots at the same brewery. Hope and Faith from Madea Made argued while shopping.

• Challenge 1: One team member moved a young alligator. The fastest won a one-hour head start! Frank-n-Slides won.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a "Risky Road Trip" burger. A mystery judge picked the riskiest and tastiest, winning immunity! NOLA Creations won.

Shake Showdown (Week Six)

The final four met on Lauderdale Beach. Partnerships were created: NOLA Babes and Frank Indulgence. Frank Indulgence found success at a surf shop.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a skewer defining their brand. They threw javelins to determine their protein. The winner chose a team to be their business partner for the day, splitting profits! NOLA Creations won and chose Brunch Babes.
• Challenge 2: Teams made a dessert inspired by a milkshake flavor. Patrons voted. The winner chose between $200 upfront or $25 per vote! Brunch Babes won and chose $200.

Miami Meltdown (Week Seven)

The final three met in Miami with a slow-roasted crispy pig. Rolling Indulgence went to a beer garden, NOLA Creations to a coffee shop, and Brunch Babes to a winery. NOLA and Brunch Babes had a confrontation about exclusive spots. Carl from Khana was out sick.

• Challenge 1: Teams built a domino tower to choose a part of the pig (shoulder, saddle, or ham). NOLA Creations chose the saddle.
• Challenge 2: Teams sold pork dishes. The most sold won $300! Brunch Babes won.
• Challenge 3: Teams used Cuban coffee in a dish. The most sold won $300! Brunch Babes won.

Key Lime Clash (Week Eight)

The final two met in Key West. They had to blow conch shells. Driving in Key West was tough due to small streets. NOLA Creations landed a spot at a rum distillery.

• Challenge 1: Teams chose one member to blow a conch shell. The winner chose a past challenge dish for themselves and their opponent to sell as a special. Brunch Babes won.
• Challenge 2: Teams sold their "Greatest Hits" special. The most profit won $400! Brunch Babes won.
• Challenge 3: Teams got spiny lobster tails and had one hour to make a dish. The best dish won $300! NOLA Creations won.
• Challenge 4: Teams made a dessert with key lime pie ingredients that wasn't a pie. The most sold won $400! NOLA Creations won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck !	Week 1 Myrtle Beach, SC	Week 2 Hilton Head Island, SC	Week 3 Daytona Beach, FL	Week 4 Tampa, FL	Week 5 Fort Myers, FL	Week 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL	Week 7 Miami, FL	Week 8 Key West, FL
NOLA Creations	1st ($1,759)	1st ($2,572)	6th	4th	3rd ($3,802)	2nd ($1,549)	2nd	WINNERS
Brunch Babes	2nd ($1,745)	4th	2nd ($1,972)	2nd	1st ($5,285)	3rd	1st	RUNNERS-UP
Rolling Indulgence	6th	3rd ($2,325)	1st ($2,065)	5th	2nd ($4,226)	1st ($1,605)	3rd
Frank N Slides	5th ($995)	6th	3rd	1st ($2,478)	4th	4th
Madea Made	3rd ($1,629)	5th	4th ($1,865)	3rd	5th
Baby Got Mac	7th	2nd ($2,514)	5th	6th
Sol Food Collective	8th ($830)	7th	7th
The People's Fry	4th	8th
Make It Maple	9th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 11: 2019 – Holiday Hustle!

This season was a special holiday-themed race! You can find more details about it here:

The Great Food Truck Race (season 11)

Season 12: 2020 – Gold Coast Glamour!

Seven new teams of food truck beginners explored the "Gold Coast" of the southwestern United States. They started in Santa Monica and ended in Los Angeles. This season was all about fancy ingredients and beautiful scenery. Teams faced tough challenges and even the risk of losing their truck! The last team standing won $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• Bachelor Kitchen – Brothers Stephan and John, with friend Billy, from Austin, Texas brought Tex-Mex cooking to the West.
• Crystal's Comfort Food – Chef Crystal, her husband Steve, and sister Aleeyah from Philadelphia served sauced-up wings and comfort classics.
• Eat My Crust – Zach, his father Tyson, and friend Preslie from Phoenix, Arizona made tasty and healthy toasts.
• Lunch Ladies – Jenny, her coworkers Eli and Nisa, from Cape Cod were real lunch ladies driving a school bus-painted truck, serving Mediterranean dishes.
• Mystikka Masala – Andrew and Sarah, with drag queen Navin, from Dallas were "The World's Most Fabulous Drag Queen Food Truck," serving Indian-Tex-Mex fusion.
• Super Sope – Cousins Carina and Priscilla, with Carina's sister-in-law Lindsey, from Turlock, California brought their grandmother's authentic Mexican recipes.
• Team Fat Kid – Alex, Jason, and Jacob from Virginia Beach were meat lovers focused on over-the-top, indulgent dishes.

Episode Highlights

First-Class Food Fight (Week 1)

Teams toured California, then met Tyler at Santa Monica Airport for their first challenge. They got $400 and sold on Ocean Avenue. Tyler lectured Bachelor Kitchen about cleanliness.

• Challenge 1: Teams made an hors d'oeuvre (small appetizer) fit for a private jet. The winner got $200 and a one-hour head start! Mystikka Masala won.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a dish with champagne as a main ingredient. The most money made from it won immunity! Bachelor Kitchen won.

Food Trucks Ahoy! (Week 2)

Teams arrived in San Diego, a Navy town. They met The Lime Truck (past champions) for advice. Four team members were pulled off their trucks as a penalty. Crystal's Comfort Food struggled to find spots. Stephan from Bachelor Kitchen had to leave the race for personal reasons.

• Challenge 1: Teams paired up to create a meal for 60 club members. The winning pair chose one member from a losing team to be taken off their truck for two hours. Team Fortuna (Lunch Ladies and Mystikka Masala) won.
• Challenge 2: Teams created an octopus dish. The most money made won $200! The best-tasting dish also won $200! Super Sope had the most sales, and Team Fat Kid had the best-tasting dish.

Hustle in The Heat (Week 3)

Teams met at the base of Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs. Bachelor Kitchen became a two-man team and simplified their menu. John caused a propane flare-up, burning some arm hair.

• Challenge 1: Teams made an elegant salad in nine minutes while riding a tramcar up a mountain. The tastiest won $250! Bachelor Kitchen won.
• Challenge 2: Teams got agave nectar and had to use it in a dish. The most money made won $250! Bachelor Kitchen won.

Viva Las Food Trucks! (Week 4)

The final four teams rolled into Las Vegas. They got $400 and sold on the Vegas Strip. Tyler secured parking spots for them at The Venetian Resort.

• Challenge 1: Teams made a world-class in-suite meal in 20 minutes. They played protein roulette to get their main ingredient. The best dish won $300! Lunch Ladies won.
• Challenge 2: Teams got 2.5 lbs of dark chocolate and had to create a new dish for $5. The most money made won $300! Lunch Ladies won.

Mission: Santa Barbara (Week 5)

The final three teams drove to Santa Barbara and met Tyler at an avocado farm. They had to pick 50 ripe avocados. Lunch Ladies won a one-hour head start.

• Challenge 1: Teams picked 50 ripe avocados. The first to do so won a one-hour head start! Lunch Ladies won.
• Challenge 2: Teams used their avocados to create an avocado toast dish. The most money made won $300! The best-tasting dish also won $300! Mystikka Masala made the most money, and Super Sope had the best-tasting dish.
• Challenge 3: Teams made watermelon dishes. The first to make $300 won another $300! Lunch Ladies won.

Hollywood Homecoming (Week 6)

The two finalists met Tyler at a winery in Los Angeles. They drove to Venice for the first day of selling. Mystikka Masala had constant customers, while Lunch Ladies struggled.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a sweet and a savory dish with two wines. The best of each won $200 (total $400)! Mystikka Masala won both.
• Challenge 2: Teams swapped their truck's signature dishes. The most money made won the choice of their final selling location! Mystikka Masala won and chose South LA.
• Challenge 3: Teams created two desserts with tiramisu ingredients. This challenge was worth $400. Mystikka Masala sold more $15 dishes, and Lunch Ladies sold more $5 dishes.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Santa Monica, CA & Los Angeles, CA	Week 2 San Diego, CA	Week 3 Palm Springs, CA	Week 4 Las Vegas, NV	Week 5 Santa Barbara, CA	Week 6 Hollywood, CA
Mystikka Masala	2nd ($831)	4th	1st ($2,447)	2nd ($2,078)	2nd	WINNERS
Lunch Ladies	1st ($921)	2nd ($869)	2nd ($1,941)	1st ($3,164)	1st ($3,306)	RUNNERS UP
Super Sope	5th ($541)	1st ($1,081)	4th ($1,791)	3rd ($1,782)	3rd
Bachelor Kitchen	6th	5th	3rd ($1,883)	4th
Team Fat Kid	5th ($541)	3rd	5th ($1,166)
Crystal's Comfort Food	3rd ($580)	6th
Eat My Crust	7th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 13: 2021 – Alaska: Battle for The North!

Tyler Florence and the competition went way up north to Alaska! This was the coldest season yet, with teams facing harsh weather, chilly challenges, and short daylight hours. $50,000 was on the line!

Meet the Teams!

• Breakfast for Dinner – Harry, Kate, and April from Saint James, New York combined breakfast and dinner flavors to revamp classic dishes.
• Meatball Mamas – Jocelyn, Flora, and Aly from Danville, California were an all-female team making creative meatball plates.
• Metro Chili – Dave, John, and Anthony from Staten Island were friends who loved chili competitions.
• Querencia Mia – Michael, Marie, and Queneesha "Q" from Albuquerque were a family making New Mexican cuisine.
• Some Like It Tot – Mother-and-daughter Nela and Drew, with Nela's daughter-in-law Kali, from Oklahoma and Texas made loaded tater tots.
• Tasty Balls – Nadia, Misti, and "Chef D" D'Ambria from Houston had a unique concept: serving a variety of ball-shaped foods.
• The Oink Mobile – Heather, and her kids Tyler and Emily, from Georgetown, Texas cooked pork and bacon dishes.

Episode Highlights

Battle For The North (Week 1)

Teams met Tyler on Flattop Mountain. They had to break a block of ice to get their truck keys. Then they cooked breakfast for Tyler. The Oink Mobile had a fire, which was costly.

• Challenge: Teams cooked breakfast for Tyler to earn $400 seed money. The best breakfast won an extra $300! Meatball Mamas won.

Fire and Ice (Week 2)

Teams met Tyler on the bank of the Matanuska River in Palmer for a survival challenge. Winds picked up, making it hard to keep fires going.

• Challenge 1: Teams built a fire to create a unique s'more. The best s'more won the power to close competitors for one hour! Querencia Mia won.
• Challenge 2: Teams sold specials using four local vegetables. The most plates sold earned $400! Querencia Mia won.

Alaskan Alliance (Week 3)

In Homer, Breakfast for Dinner's truck broke down. Kali from Some Like It Tot had a migraine. Querencia, Tasty Balls, and Meatball Mamas formed an alliance. Nadia got grease in her eyes, and Meatball Mamas had generator problems.

• Challenge 1: Teams went deep-water fishing. The first to catch an adult fish quadrupled their $100 seed money! Querencia Mia made their catch first.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a new menu dish with wild king salmon. The best dish won immunity! Meatball Mamas won.

Gold Rush (Week 4)

In Seward, teams met on the Harding Icefield for a gold panning challenge. Seward crowds were slow. Breakfast for Dinner bought out cheaper ground beef, affecting Meatball Mamas.

• Challenge 1: Teams panned for gold in the Resurrection River to get their $400 seed money. Tasty Balls left first.
• Challenge 2: Teams got live Dungeness crab and had to create a new dish. The most sold won $500! Tasty Balls won.

Frostbite (Week 5)

In Talkeetna, one of the smallest towns, teams searched a forest for hidden buckets of chaga (a type of mushroom) while wearing snowshoes. Nadia got frostbite on her ear. Tyler read negative reviews to the teams.

• Challenge 1: Teams found hidden buckets of chaga and seed money ($500, $300, or $150). Some Like It Tot found the $500.
• Challenge 2: The team with the highest ratio of positive-to-negative reviews won $500! Tasty Balls won.
• Challenge 3: Teams used birch syrup in a new menu special. The most money made won $300! Breakfast for Dinner won.

Fairbanks Finale (Week 6)

Tasty Balls and Breakfast For Dinner arrived in Fairbanks, near the Arctic Circle. Arctic daylight was limited, affecting crowds.

• Challenge 1: Teams cooked a hearty dish with moose meat. The best dish won $400! Tasty Balls won.
• Challenge 2: Teams rotated their roles for an hour (chefs took orders, etc.).
• Challenge 3: Teams made their own version of Alaskan ice cream with shaved ice, berries, fish, and animal fat. The most sales won $300! Breakfast for Dinner won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Anchorage, AK	Week 2 Palmer, AK	Week 3 Homer, AK	Week 4 Seward, AK	Week 5 Talkeetna, AK	Week 6 Fairbanks, AK
Tasty Balls	4th (1,076)	5th ($1,477)	3rd ($4,796)	1st ($6,042)	2nd ($1,093)	WINNERS
Breakfast for Dinner	1st ($1,379)	1st ($2,233)	1st ($5,893)	2nd ($5,666)	1st ($1,393)	RUNNERS-UP
Some Like It Tot	6th	3rd ($1,653)	2nd ($5,784)	3rd ($4,631)	3rd ($712)
Meatball Mamas	2nd ($1,253)	4th ($1,634)	4th ($3,995)	4th ($3,766)
Querencia Mia	5th	2nd ($2,073)	5th ($3,842)
Metro Chili	3rd ($1,125)	6th ($1,231)
The Oink Mobile	7th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 14: 2021 – All-Stars: Battle of The Bay!

This was an All-Star season! Previous winners of The Great Food Truck Race returned to the San Francisco Bay Area to see who was the best of the best. They wanted to win another $50,000 and the title of "Ultimate Food Truck Champion."

Meet the Teams!

• Aloha Plate – Winners of Season 4. Brothers Lanai and Adam, with friend Shawn, from Hawaii returned with authentic Hawaiian food.
• The Lime Truck – Winners of Season 2. Daniel and Jesse, with new member Mark, from Irvine, California brought their fresh, rotating menus.
• The Middle Feast – Winners of Season 5. Tommy, his sister Daniella, and new sous chef Gabriel from Los Angeles brought back Middle Eastern classics.
• Mystikka Masala – Winners of Season 12. Andrew and Navin (the drag queen), with friend Doug, from Santa Monica returned with their Indian Tex-Mex concept.
• NOLA Creations – Winners of Season 10. Husband-and-wife Darrell and Aunna, with chef/friend Terrell, from Shreveport, Louisiana brought back New Orleans food culture.
• Seoul Sausage – Winners of Season 3. Brothers Ted and Yong, with new teammate Han Ly, from the Bay Area returned with Korean-style sausages and kimchi rice balls.
• Waffle Love – Runners-Up of Season 6. Brothers Adam, Jared, and Steven from Provo, Utah were the only team who didn't win their season, and they wanted to prove they belonged!

Episode Highlights

Welcome Back, Winners (Week 1)

The champions met Tyler and a baker from a famous San Francisco bakery. They had to cut sourdough loaves to find their truck keys. Then they hit the stores and streets. Aloha Plate sold 15 specials at $75 each!

• Challenge 1: Teams cut sourdough loaves to find their keys. Aloha Plate finished first.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a bread bowl dish. The team that made the most money had their sales doubled! Aloha Plate won, earning $2,250.

Old-School Selling (Week 2)

Teams arrived at Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley AVA. Tyler disabled all their social media accounts, forcing them to promote themselves the old-fashioned way! They all sold at Marina Green.

• Challenge 1: Teams harvested grapes and stomped them to make juice. The first to fill their jar could shut down another truck for an hour and make a member their personal assistant! Seoul Sausage won and chose to shut down The Lime Truck.
• Challenge 2: Teams used a special Cabernet Sauvignon wine to make a dish. The best-tasting dish won $500! Seoul Sausage won.

Lost in the Redwoods (Week 3)

Teams drove into the Redwood Forest. The Lime Truck's food processor and Seoul Sausage's flattop broke down. Waffle Love made a deal to deliver 100 waffles to a nursing home.

• Challenge 1: Teams foraged for ingredients in the woods to create a signature trail mix. The best trail mix won their grocery bill paid and $350! Seoul Sausage won.
• Challenge 2: Teams used ingredients from the forest to make a dish. The most sold won immunity! Aloha Plate won.

Beach Bite Battle (Week 4)

Teams met on Ocean Beach. They had to create a crispy beachside snack. Aloha Plate had to close early. Waffle Love left their groceries behind, costing them selling hours.

• Challenge: Teams created a crispy beachside snack for surfers to judge. The best snack won $300! The most sold also won $300! Seoul Sausage had the best-tasting snack, and Aloha Plate sold the most.

Delivery Nightmare (Week 5)

Teams arrived at Thrive City's Chase Center. Their trucks were converted into delivery services for the first day. Waffle Love accidentally left their keys in the truck and their mixers broke down.

• Challenge 1: One team member competed in a basketball shootout to choose two proteins. The Lime Truck chose fish and pork.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a healthy "Farm to Truck" special for a Golden State Warriors coach. The best dish won $500! Waffle Love won.

All-Star Finale (Week 6)

The two finalists, The Lime Truck and Seoul Sausage, met Tyler at Union Square. They learned about the fortune cookie for their first challenge.

• Challenge 1: Teams picked three fortune cookies with interesting ingredients and used them in a special. The most sold won $400! Seoul Sausage won.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a new, "legacy-defining" dish. The dish that best represented the team won $400! Seoul Sausage won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck !	Week 1 San Francisco, CA	Week 2 Napa Valley	Week 3 Redwood Forest	Week 4 Ocean Beach	Week 5 Chase Center	Week 6 Union Square
The Lime Truck	3rd ($3,819)	1st ($6,510)	2nd ($3,752)	2nd ($4,444)	1st ($7,652)	WINNERS
Seoul Sausage	6th ($2,401)	3rd ($3,582)	3rd ($3,338)	1st ($4,725)	2nd ($3,977)	RUNNERS-UP
Waffle Love	2nd ($3,997)	5th	4th ($2,230)	3rd ($2,093)	3rd ($2,777)
Aloha Plate	1st ($5,079)	4th ($2,505)	1st ($4,744)	4th ($1,296)
The Middle Feast	4th ($2,980)	2nd ($3,996)	5th
NOLA Creations	5th ($2,832)	6th
Mystikka Masala	7th

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 15: 2022 – The Hottest Season Ever!

This season was called "The Hottest Season Ever," with nine new teams traveling along the California coast. Tyler Florence created some of the toughest challenges yet! The last team standing won $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• Amawele's – Twin sisters Pamela and Wendy, with roommate Emma, from San Francisco brought South African cuisine.
• Eso Artisanal Pasta – Chef AJ, his fiancée Kristina, and friend Matt from Morristown, New Jersey made handmade pastas and sauces.
• Food Flight – Sisters Kate and Betsy, with chef Grant, from Atlanta made "small sandwiches with global flavors."
• Girl's Got Balls – Shauna, with friends Lizzy and Carrie, from Fox River Grove, Illinois made arancini (fried rice balls) with modern flavors.
• Maybe Cheese Born With It – Drag queen David (Sugar Vermont), with fellow performer Mahogany and friend Keith, from Toledo, Ohio served creative comfort food twists.
• Salsa Queen – SalsaQueen, a mother of seven, with friend Missy and husband Jim, from Salt Lake City ran a salsa business and made Mexican-fusion.
• Sauté Kingz – Father Count, mother Jessica, and son Jesshuan from Daytona Beach, Florida served elevated, international soul food.
• SEÑOREATA – Evanice, with friends Chelly and Adri, from Los Angeles ran a plant-based Cuban food business.
• Southern Pride Asian Fusion – DJ, Houston, and Gio from Colorado Springs, Colorado were culinary school grads and military veterans mixing Mexican, Southern, and Filipino flavors.

Episode Highlights

Laguna Beach Heat (Week 1)

Teams met Tyler on Laguna Beach for their first challenge. Amawele's couldn't find special ingredients. Sugar's salesmanship stood out. Sol Food Collective accidentally hit Rolling Indulgence's truck.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a flavorful and spicy dish using different chili peppers. The tastiest dish won $400! Amawele's won.
• Challenge 2: Teams sold a special inspired by a competitor's dish. The most money made won $400! Maybe Cheese Born With It won.

Hot Season, Cold Location (Week 2)

Teams met above Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. They got advice from The Lime Truck (past champions). Many teams took orders while still prepping. Eso Artisanal Pasta accidentally hit a COVID-19 testing site.

• Challenge 1: Teams sold alongside The Lime Truck. The team closest to The Lime Truck's sales won $500! If they outsold them, they got immunity. SEÑOREATA was closest.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a dish inspired by a smoothie. The most sold won $300! Southern Pride Asian Fusion won.

No Time to Swap (Week 3)

Teams arrived at Venice Beach boardwalk. Chef Antonia Lofaso gave advice. Food Flight struggled. Salsa Queen decided to leave the competition after running off.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a signature dish in 30 minutes. The best dish won $200 and got to stay together! Other teams swapped one member. Eso Artisanal Pasta won.
• Challenge 2: Teams used hemp in an existing menu dish. The most sold won $400! SEÑOREATA won.

Teams Fall Apart from Within (Week 4)

In Redondo Beach, teams were reminded that beachgoers don't have time for sit-down meals. Grant from Food Flight got frustrated. Eso and SEÑOREATA had a friendly rivalry.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a doshirak box lunch. The best-looking box won $200! The first to sell all their boxes also won $200! Amawele's had the best-looking box, and Southern Pride Asian Fusion sold fastest.
• Challenge 2: Teams used almond milk to create a creamy dish. The highest reviews won $300! Southern Pride Asian Fusion won.

Who Are the Secret Eaters? (Week 5)

The five trucks went to Manhattan Beach, a hub of international food. Amawele's struggled with communication. Southern Pride and SEÑOREATA had to leave their private property spots. Maybe Cheese Born With It tore their gas pipeline.

• Challenge 1: Teams created an appetizer, entree, and dessert based on three different cuisines. Secret customers judged. The best appetizer won $300, entree $400, and dessert $200! Amawele's had the best entree, and Eso Artisanal Pasta had the best appetizer and dessert.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a nutritious post-workout snack and drink for volleyball players. The best won $300! Amawele's won.

Dunes Day (Week 6)

The final four scaled the Glamis Dunes. Tyler encouraged teams to advertise at trailer park campgrounds. Maybe Cheese Born With It took orders before prep was done. Keith from Maybe Cheese Born With It almost had a "burnout."

• Challenge 1: One team member raced on sandboards down the dunes to choose their protein. Maybe Cheese Born With It chose chicken.
• Challenge 2: Teams made an innovative dish between two buns. The best dish won $200! The most sold also won $200! Amawele's won the tasting, and SEÑOREATA won the selling.

Close to the Finish Line (Week 7)

The final three arrived at the racetrack of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. A crowd formed at SEÑOREATA's spot, but they ran out of food. Maybe Cheese Born With It had a major boost in sales from a parade.

• Challenge 1: Teams made coney island dog-inspired dishes for pit crews. The two best-tasting dishes, with the most units completed, got an hour head start! Eso Artisanal Pasta had the most units.
• Challenge 2: The final three created a dish inspired by chicken and waffles. The most sold had their sales tripled! SEÑOREATA won.

San Diego Showdown (Week 8)

The final two met Tyler by the waters of San Diego. They struggled to keep up with orders and ran out of food. Sugar from Maybe Cheese Born With It tried to sway customers.

• Challenge 1: Finalists stole one dish from the other truck's menu and sold their own version. The most sold won $200! The best dish also won $200! Maybe Cheese Born With It won the taste, and SEÑOREATA won the selling.
• Challenge 2: Teams made a special that paired with a beer flight. The most sold won $300! SEÑOREATA won.
• Challenge 3: Teams used one of three hot chiles (habanero, Trinidad Moruga scorpion, or Carolina Reaper) in a new special. The best balance of heat and flavor won $300! Maybe Cheese Born With It won.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1 Laguna Beach, CA	Week 2 Los Angeles, CA	Week 3 Venice Beach, CA	Week 4 Redondo Beach, CA	Week 5 Manhattan Beach, CA	Week 6 Glamis, CA	Week 7 Long Beach, CA	Week 8 San Diego, CA
SEÑOREATA	3rd ($2,188)	1st ($3,098)	1st ($2,492)	2nd ($2,378)	3rd ($2,223)	2nd ($3,264)	1st ($5,519)	WINNERS ($9,811)
Maybe Cheese Born With It	1st ($3,098)	3rd	3rd ($1,424)	4th ($1,882)	4th ($2,074)	1st ($3,767)	2nd ($2,211)	RUNNERS-UP ($5,589)
Eso Artisanal Pasta	5th ($1,551)	6th	4th	5th	2nd ($2,225)	3rd ($2,541)	3rd ($1,563)
Amawele's	6th ($1,270)	4th ($885)	2nd ($1,956)	3rd ($2,285)	1st ($2,749)	4th
Southern Pride Asian Fusion	2nd ($2,444)	2nd ($1,265)	5th ($1,045)	1st ($2,714)	5th ($1,897)
Food Flight	7th ($1,090)	7th	6th ($140)	6th ($1,166)
Salsa Queen	4th ($1,952)	5th ($637)	DNF
Sauté Kingz	8th ($841)	8th
Girl's Got Balls	9th ($691)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Season 16: 2023 – David vs. Goliath!

This season had a "David vs. Goliath" theme, with four experienced "Pro" food trucks competing against five "Rookie" teams (who were still culinary professionals). They traveled through Los Angeles, a tough city for food trucks. Challenges were judged by baseball players, celebrity chefs, and even past winners! The winner got $50,000.

Meet the Teams!

• 2 Girls Jamaican Tacos – Rookie Team. Shelly, Bri, and Elijah from Brooklyn made Jamaican tacos.
• 4 Hens Creole Kitchen – Rookie Team. Wives Brandi and Brittany, with Zendrix "Zen," from St. Louis ran two restaurants and made modern Creole food.
• The Block – Rookie Team. Terry, Carl, and Crystal from Indianapolis served unique soul food and wings.
• D'Pura Cepa – Pro Team. Jose, his wife Janshanic, and pastry chef Louis from Miami made classic Puerto Rican street food.
• Da Bald Guy – Pro Team. Cousins James, Missy, and Ali’i from Honolulu ran a family business with Hawaiian comfort food twists.
• The Easy Vegan – Rookie Team. Alexi and Taylor (a couple), with friend Matt, from Denver promoted vegetable-focused street food.
• Khana – Rookie Team. Maryam, Al, and Jake from Detroit served traditional Pakistani food with a modern twist.
• Lisa's Crêperie – Pro Team. Lisa, a former Navy helicopter pilot, with Miranda and Ally, from Atlanta made crepes based on her family's recipe.
• Paisani – Pro Team. Recent college grads Ryan and Matthew, with friend Tommy, from Boston served crowd-pleasing Italian comfort food.

Episode Highlights

This is Food Truck Heaven? (Week 1)

Teams met Tyler at Pershing Square and got their first challenge. They sold on Melrose Avenue. The Block mocked Paisani. Lisa's Crêperie and Khana had a rivalry. The Block had an accident with Paisani's truck.

• Challenge 1: Teams presented their best signature dish. The winner got an extra hour to sell for their whole team (either all Pros or all Rookies)! Da Bald Guy won, giving the Pros an extra hour.
• Challenge 2: Tyler asked teams if they felt confident selling away from the park. If they left, they got $300 but couldn't return. 4 Hens Creole Kitchen, The Easy Vegan, and Khana left.

Meet Mookie (Week 2)

Teams met at a little league baseball field in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts helped judge. Da Bald Guy got customers through "coconut wireless." 4 Hen's struggled for a good spot.

• Challenge 1: Teams made an elevated ballpark menu for 150 little league families. The most tickets earned won immunity and $15,000! Mookie Betts picked his favorite, giving that team an extra hour for their group. The Easy Vegan won immunity and $15,000. Paisani was Mookie's favorite.
• Challenge 2: Teams created and sold a new dish using only what they had on their truck. The most sold won $300! The Easy Vegan won.

Team-plosion (Week 3)

Teams had a selling challenge focused on high prices. Maryam and Al from Khana had communication issues with Jake. Actor Kumail Nanjiani and writer Emily V. Gordon visited Khana. Tyler addressed team dynamics, and Jake was asked to leave Khana.

• Challenge 1: Teams aimed for the highest-valued ticket. The winner could choose to stay together, while others swapped a team member. Lisa's Crêperie won and stayed together.
• Challenge 2: Teams used almond milk in a new dish.
• Challenge 3: Teams created a two-entree special to be shared. The most sold won $300! Da Bald Guy won.

Can They Do That? (Week 4)

Khana hired Carl from The Block as a replacement for Jake, paying for his plane ticket ($219). Teams sold at Scopa Italian Roots. Khana continued to have issues with other teams.

• Challenge 1: Teams chose one of six dishes from Scopa as inspiration. The best dish won $300 and the ability to shut down any truck for an hour! Khana won and shut down Lisa's Crêperie.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a dish inspired by a rival truck. The most sold won $400! D'Pura Cepa won.

Ready, Jet, Go (Week 5)

Tyler brought in celebrity chef Jet Tila. Teams sold at Grand Park. The feud between Khana and Lisa's Crêperie intensified. Tyler gave teams the option to leave the park.

• Challenge 1: Teams created their take on the dish that inspired them to cook. The best dish won $300! The Easy Vegan won.
• Challenge 2: Teams sold their origin specials. The most sold won the right to shut down two teams for one hour! D'Pura Cepa won and shut down Da Bald Guy and Lisa's Crêperie.

Family Food (Week 6)

The final four met at the Smorgasburg food festival. Evanice Holz (SEÑOREATA winner) was a judge. Da Bald Guy used Hawaiian drums to attract customers. Teams were paired up as business partners for Day 2, splitting profits.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a plant-based version of a family recipe. The best dish won $300! The Easy Vegan won.
• Challenge 2: The team who sold the most plant-based dishes chose their business partner for Day 2. The Easy Vegan chose to partner with D'Pura Cepa.
• Challenge 3: Teams chose a southern comfort food recipe from Tyler's family. The best dish won $200! The most money made also won $200! Da Bald Guy won the taste, and D'Pura Cepa won the selling.

Need for Speed (Week 7)

The final three met Tyler at MacArthur Park. Carl from Khana was sick, leaving Maryam and Al to operate as two. Chef Joe Sasto judged.

• Challenge 1: Teams created a new entree special they could make quickly. The first to sell five won $200! The best dish also won $200! The Easy Vegan won both.
• Challenge 2: Teams created an innovative special for a food truck festival. The first to sell 20 won $200! The best dish also won $200! The Easy Vegan won the selling, and Khana won the taste.

Final Showdown (Week 8)

In an all-rookie finale, Khana and The Easy Vegan met Tyler overlooking Los Angeles. They sold at the Regarding Her Food Festival. The Easy Vegan struggled with electricity. Khana's low stock was a risk.

• Challenge 1: Finalists stole one dish from the other truck's menu and sold their own version. The most sold won $200! Khana won.
• Challenge 2: Teams created a new special using at least two culinary techniques. The best dish won $200! Khana won.
• Challenge 3: Teams chose one entree to sell on their final day. The most money made won $200! The best entree also won $200! The Easy Vegan won both.

Results

Food Truck Elimination Table

Truck	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 6	Week 7	Week 8
The Easy Vegan	2nd ($2,350)	2nd ($2,192)	2nd ($1,586)	4th ($2,045)	1st ($2,179)	2nd ($2,345)	2nd	WINNER ($6,684)
Khana	3rd ($2,246)	3rd ($2,078)	5th ($1,333)	5th ($2,025)	2nd ($2,078)	3rd	1st ($3,596)	RUNNER-UP ($4,058)
D'Pura Cepa	6th ($1,855)	7th ($1,248)	6th	2nd ($2,547)	3rd ($1,986)	1st ($2,782)	3rd ($3,055)
Da Bald Guy	1st ($4,301)	1st ($2,600)	1st ($1,635)	1st ($2,583)	4th ($1,607)	4th ($1,790)
Lisa's Crêperie	8th ($1,754)	6th ($1,398)	3rd ($1,553)	3rd ($2,486)	5th ($1,529)
2 Girls Jamaican Tacos	5th ($1,930)	4th ($1,978)	4th ($1,521)	6th ($1,214)
Paisani	4th ($2,003)	5th ($1,493)	7th ($791)
4 Hens Creole Kitchen	7th ($1,792)	8th ($1,019)
The Block	9th (1,704)

     Team that won The Great Food Truck Race.

     Team who came in first that week.

     Team that won money towards their till that week.

     Team that won a non-monetary challenge for that week.

     Team eliminated for that week.

Images for kids

• Great Food Truck Race Labelled Map 1

  A map showing the route of Season 1.

• Great Food Truck Race Labelled Map 2

  A map showing the route of Season 2.

• Great Food Truck Race Labelled Map

  A map showing the route of Season 3.