Star Racer is far more than an elimination reality show. It combines the complex science of racing, the design precision of race cars and engines plus the evolving social dynamic of the competitors as they race to the finish line. But speed alone won"t win the Star Racer crown. Throughout the quest, competitors will be held up to intense scrutiny by a special three-person jury comprised of established experts from the motor sports world. This jury will evaluate the drivers based on all aspects of championship racing and help determine which racers are worthy of a future in big time racing on the professional circuit. Karters Pre-qualified In Episode One, meet 16 of the contending Karters, eight from the King Of The Bay Race in Barrie, Ont., and eight from the Quebec Cup in St. Roch. Then, meet the first three finalists from the other racing disciplines. As the episode closes, the lines between the two groups, the Karters and the Others, are drawn. On To Edmonton The search for Star Racer hopefuls heads west as casting of the eight Karters continues at the National Karting Championships in Edmonton and four more of the pre-qualified Others are introduced. In pursuit of the same - and solitary - prize, the tension between the Karters and the Others is palpable, as the Karters still struggle to qualify for the Star Racer Finals to be held at Mt. Temblant. On to Tremblant Episode Three convenes at the mountain resort, where the 16 racers are divided into two rival camps - Team Mazda and Team Castrol - each team moving into luxury chalet digs. Then, the star judges, including Paul Tracy and Derek Daly, makes their first appearance and address the hopefuls before they face a battery of fitness tests. Bubble Boy Moves Ahead It becomes evident very quickly which Star Racer competitors are smoothly making the transition to open-wheelers and which racers are struggling. Two drivers are going home - will they be team members who will be replaced by the reserve drivers, or will the reserve racers see their dreams on the track dashed? Down to 12 Today, the racers will face time trials that will send two drivers from each team home. Rivalries between the Karters and the Others - and between Team Mazda and Team Castrol - take hold. Who makes disastrous mistakes under pressure? Who rises to the challenge to turn in perfect laps? Team Castrol"s Race Day It"s race day at last and the six remaining Team Castrol members head to the track. Potential, character, teach-ability, performance and teamwork are evaluated - how will each racer measure up against the challenges and responsibilities on the pro circuit should he or she win the coveted prize? Mazda"s Semi-Final Today, Team Mazda revs up for their semi-final challenges on the track, while the four remaining Team Castrol members face an off-track surprise challenge. For four drivers, the goal is within their grasp; two drivers are heading home. The last eight savour this moment - only one race stands between each finalist and his or her Star Racer dream. Finale It"s all on the line today as the eight final racers arrive at the track. The judges pass through and offer invaluable advice, and the instructors lay down the ground rules, including a mandatory "pit stop" during the race. Then, final victory as one driver wins the race of races and earns the ultimate prize the title of Star Racer.