Bio
Gary Wojnar is an American substitute teacher from Livonia, Michigan who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 21, in 2012.
His team partner was his best friend Will Chiola. He was 52 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Describe what you do
I try to instill my students with a love of learning and prepare them for a satisfying life, encouraging them to help those less fortunate than themselves, and impress upon them it is not always what a person has for themselves, but what a person gives of themselves that's important.
Favorite hobbies
Biking, playing guitar and working around the house.
3 words to describe you
Intelligent, funny and excitable.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Riding in the Make-A-Wish 300 mile bike ride. I was 275 lbs. and out of shape but I worked very hard to do the ride and was able to meet my "wish child" at the end. It was truly amazing.
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
John Lennon
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
Napoleon, Will has his complex
What scares you most about traveling?
Bad taxi drivers.
What excites you most about traveling?
Seeing how other people live.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together
Will needs to slow down his speech and clearly state his opinions and ideas. He tends to interrupt and lose his focus.
Pet peeve about your teammate
Will and his iPhone – I believe he thinks he invented it! Also, he is very cocky.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
Russia – I would love to experience the culture. They were once our bitter enemies, and now they are our friends.
What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
I want Will to learn how to work 100% in a partnership instead of being a lone wolf.