Joe & Bill

Joe Baldassare and Bill Bartek are a team of Life Partners on the 1st season of The Amazing Race, and the all-star season of The Amazing Race.

Joe

 * Age: 50 (Season 1), 56 (Season 11)
 * Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California

Bill

 * Age: 47 (Season 1), 53 (Season 11)
 * Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California

Season 1
Joe and Bill were introduced by a mutual friend at a Utah ski resort in 1986. They have traveled extensively and happily together, and lived in Paris for two years. When they found out about THE AMAZING RACE on the Internet, they decided that it is the perfect game for them. They make a strong team because they've been partners for fourteen years and are totally compatible traveling companions.

All-Stars
"Team Guido," the avid adventurers from Season 1, return for another attempt at the $1 million prize. Claiming they've had their bags packed since they returned home from the first season, they are ready to go!

Admittedly, one of the most conniving teams in the history of Race, "Team Guido" were the masters of the old-school strategy and successfully outplayed most of their former competitors.

Although Joe has done really well for himself professionally, his reason for returning to Race is to win so that he and Bill can retire and never have to work again. He describes himself as loyal, intelligent and responsible. He also claims that the biggest difference between Bill and himself is that he saves more money while Bill is a spender. Bill on the other hand describes himself as meticulous and upbeat, claiming that his biggest fear is heights and looking terrible on national television.

After 20 years, Bill and Joe remain committed and enjoy life to the fullest. One question remains though... After being away from the game for so long, do they have what it takes to compete against the best racers of all time?

Season 1

 * Leg 1: 2nd
 * Leg 2: 2nd
 * Leg 3: 4th
 * Leg 4: 1st
 * Leg 5: 2nd
 * Leg 6: 2nd (30-minute penalty)
 * Leg 7: 2nd
 * Leg 8: 4th
 * Leg 9: 4th
 * Leg 10: 4th
 * Leg 11: 3rd
 * Leg 12: 3rd
 * Leg 13: 3rd

All-Stars

 * Leg 1: 5th
 * Leg 2: 3rd
 * Leg 3: 7th
 * Leg 4: 4th
 * Leg 5: 5th
 * Leg 6: 6th
 * Leg 7: 6th
 * Leg 8: 6th (30-minute penalty; Eliminated)

Season 1

 * Came in last in Leg 9, but were not eliminated due to Nancy & Emily's 24-hour penalty.

Franchise

 * First team to win the Fast Forward and not arrive first.
 * First team to win the Fast Forward and arrive last (not eliminated due to Nancy & Emily's 24-hour penalty).
 * First team to not be present at the Finish Line at the end of the race.
 * Oldest team to finish in 3rd place, 48.5
 * Oldest team to finish in 6th place, 54.5
 * Oldest team to finish in 6th place without winning any leg, 54.5
 * First gay team.
 * Oldest gay team, 54.5
 * Oldest male team to be in the final three, 48.5
 * Highest average placing team with one leg won in a season, 2.77
 * Oldest team to be the 6th team to be eliminated, 54.5
 * Oldest team to be the 6th team to be eliminated without winning any leg, 54.5
 * Lowest average placing male team who were the 6th team to be eliminated, 5.25
 * Lowest average placing male team who were the 6th team to be eliminated without winning any leg, 5.25
 * Highest average placing male team with an age average of over 40, 2.77
 * Lowest average placing male team with an age average of over 50, 5.25
 * Highest finish by a team with an age average of over 50, 6th place (tied with Mel & Mike).
 * Oldest team to win a leg and come in 3rd, 48.5

Season 1

 * Oldest male team, 48.5
 * Oldest team in the Final Three, 48.5
 * Lowest average placing team in the final three, 2.77

All-Stars

 * Oldest team, 54.5
 * Oldest team who didn't earn a spot in the final three, 54.5
 * Highest finish by a team without winning any leg, 6th place.