Appare has installed a gasoline engine from Al's car in his vehicle alongside the steam engine to increase its power output. Meanwhile, Gil bursts through his blockade in his armored vehicle and into the Valley of Despair. His men set off an explosion behind them to create another blockage for the other competitors. Appare's vehicle is almost caught by falling rocks, but although he manages to dodge them the damages his engines in the process. Al and Jing turn back and offer to take turns towing them to the next supply point and Appare reluctantly agrees...