EXPLOSIVE CRASHES, SPECTACULAR COURSES AND BACKSEAT DRIVER BLOWOUT UP AHEAD, ON ABC'S "CRASH COURSE"

"Episode 106" -- Which team will best be able to maneuver through the extreme auto antics on this week's "Crash Course?" A $50,000 prize awaits the couple with the sharpest driving and navigational skills, and a strong enough relationship to conquer the challenges on "Crash Course," airing WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 (9:02-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by Orlando Jones and Dan Cortese, the series was shot in America's auto capitol, Detroit, MI.

Each week, five couples compete in the craziest, most chaotic obstacle driving courses, with challenges ranging from exploding slalom courses and unseen speed bumps to car bowling and backward drag racing while towing a boat. Not only are navigating skills put to the test, but so are relationships and the couples' patience with one another. They compete against each other and are eliminated one by one as they battle through various challenges before facing the final "Crash Course" at the end of each episode -- the ultimate gravity and logic defying driving test -- for a chance to win the grand prize of $50,000. This week's competitors are:

Neighbors: Scott Presley from Somerset, KY, and Vivicca Whitsett from Los Angeles, both 44, call themselves "Diva Crush" and say that's just what they'll do to the competition. Scott's a waiter, actor and female impersonator; Vivicca's a stand-up comedian.

Brothers-in-Law: Nate Van Weeldon, 19, from Demott, IN, and Tony D'Amico, 30, from Cleveland, OH, agree they're both extremely stubborn and also score themselves 100 on the competitiveness scale. Tony is married to Nate's sister.

Married: Detroit-area natives Gino Cicarella, 31, and Mariam Cicarella, 24, both from Dearborn, MI, do everything together and are called "Ken and Barbie" by their friends. Mariam, who says she's horrible with directions, complains about Gino's lead foot when he's driving.

Mother/Son: Michele Irvin, 49, and Michael Irvin, 23, from Modesto, CA, both say that they like to be in control. Michele is comfortable driving many types of vehicles, including trucks and trailers.

Best Friends: Nasim Motamedi, 25, and Jackie Lamm, 24, both from Irvine, CA, claim their friends call them "mean girls." Jackie says Nasim is very critical.

The executive producers of "Crash Course" are Arthur Smith and Kent Weed for A. Smith & Co. Productions ("I Survived a Japanese Game Show," "Hell's Kitchen"), Rick Hurvitz and Bruce Beresford-Redman for MindCrime. The series is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "Crash Course," visit ABC.com.