I honestly got the sense that most of the others weren't really trying all that hard.
The Professor obviously showed up with the intention of winning. Now, if the car's "inspection" was just a show for the TV camera? Who knows.
If he's anything like my late uncle, it didn't matter. Racing, poker, Monopoly, hell, old maid. It didn't make a difference. He was out for blood.
Nice to know Shirley and Rahn are still amicable.
Also, did I hear right? Larry Morgan is supplying P/S motorcycle motors?