Dwayne is a father with a great family and a son, who he believes is growing up too fast. He signed both of them up for the show as a great way to spend some father-son bonding time, show him the world, and maybe share a few laughs. Dwayne is blessed in the good intentions department, but completely lacking in street smarts, along with being hopelessly ignorant about the world outside of North American life. Nevertheless, Dwayne cares for his son more than anything else and will go to any length to ensure Junior's safety and happiness. Over the course of the race, Dwayne learns more and more about his son, accepting him as Junior accepts him.