Jay Leno’s Garage

First Look: Jay Leno rides in a breath-controlled car and competes in one of the most famous off-road races

An accident left champion racer Sam Schmidt paralyzed, but this breath-controlled car put him back on the track
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An accident left champion racer Sam Schmidt paralyzed, but this breath-controlled car put him back on the track

This week on an all new episode of Jay Leno's Garage, Jay hits the road to find out what it really takes to be a winner! Despite a dislocated shoulder, Jay challenges fellow comedian Alonzo Bodden to a semi-friendly dirt bike race and gets some pointers from IndyCar champ Scott Dixon. Next, he hears the inspiring story of a champion racer who, after an accident, became the first quadriplegic with a driver's license. Finally, Jay bruises a kidney or two in one of the most famous off-road races in the country. He faces all this in order to find out whether it's practice, pedigree or just plain grit that brings in the wins.

Watch the clips above for a sneak peek.

About Jay Leno's Garage
"Jay Leno's Garage" explores our obsession with all things automotive. From classic cars to supercars and everything in-between, Jay is hitting the road to discover the most exciting, weird and wonderful vehicles ever made and meet the passionate people behind their wheels. Each one-hour themed episode features a mix of stunts, challenges, reviews, and celebrity interviews that showcases the colorful history of the automobile. Whether he's exploring the story of an iconic brand, road-testing the newest super car, or investigating the latest automotive innovations, there is no wheel Jay won't get behind to tell the story of our love affair with the car.