After days of working nonstop, Appare is out like a light and Kosame has to drag him to the big celebration on the eve of the race. Nearly kicked out for violating the dress code, they chow down just before all hell breaks loose at the party.

The racers reach the first supply point and prepare to take on Death Valley. Meanwhile, Hototo discovers one of the racers is planning a deadly trap but soon finds himself in a bind.

Fully aware of Gil's devious plan, Appare must decide whether to warn the others or take advantage of the situation. But much to everyone's surprise, Gil has another secret he's kept quiet about.