I seriously hope if they want to destroy the race, they do it gloriously this season. U-TURNs and Yields every leg, throw in some hidden advantages, Speed Bumps, random Immunity and Reward challenges, Hidden Immunity Idols, slop eating, HoH challenges, PoV challenges etc.
I can't care with whatever they feed us anymore. If they want manufactured drama (like what the recent Survivor has turned into), then do it this season.