New Maximum Warrior Episode Narrows Field to Three

Maximum Warrior is a one-of-a-kind competition that tests 20 contestants in 15 action-packed, adrenaline filled challenges. Presented by MAXIM, in partnership with the Jeep® Brand, Maximum Warrior just released its eighth webisode: ON-ROAD HIGH SPEED DRIVING. Four remaining warriors battled it out, competing to become one of the three who would advance. The ultimate goal of this challenge was to get their rescue subject (a 180-pound dummy) to the finish line after two laps around a rigorous and surprise filled course with the fastest time. To raise the stakes even higher, the warrior with the slowest time was eliminated.

The Warriors drove onto the course only to be surprised by blind turns, but that was only the beginning of the challenge. During the second lap, warriors experienced a simulated IED detonation, which consequently killed the engine on their vehicle. Each warrior was required to think fast and decide whether he would carry his rescue subject or attempt to coast to a second vehicle. Once the warrior and his subject were both safely in the second car, the competitor drove toward the finish line. Before he could reach it, however, a second mock IED blasted near the car. With the clock still running, the warrior had to make one last decision - coast it or hoof it. The On-Road High Speed Driving challenge was won by Air Force Pararescue, Luke D., with a time of 5:59, 10 seconds faster than the second place competitor. Luke D. has won the last three challenges.

Real-Life Challenges:
The On-Road High Speed Driving challenge, along with all 14 other challenges in the 2011 Maximum Warrior series, was modeled after a very real situation that U.S. armed service members can and do encounter on the battlefield. They may be carrying out one mission, such as in Challenge 8, in which they need to drive a comrade to safety, only to have enemy forces throw them curve balls. Warriors must instantly adapt to the rapidly changing scenario.

Check out Week 8's On-Road High Speed Driving challenge and all previous weeks' Maximum Warrior Challenge videos, biographies, and other action-packed material at www.MaximumWarrior.com.

Warrior Challenges (Weeks 1-10)
Week #1: Soldier Rescue Challenge
Week #2: Target Recognition Challenge
Week #3: Obstacle Course
Week #4: Jeep Wrangler Off-Road Maneuvers
Week #5: Wadi Patrol
Week #6: Combat Pistol Challenge
Week #7: IED Ambush
Week #8: On-Road High Speed Driving

About Maximum Warrior
Maximum Warrior is a one-of-a-kind competition that tests 20 contestants in 15 action-packed, adrenaline-filled challenges. Presented by MAXIM, in partnership with the Jeep® Brand, Maximum Warrior is broKen Down into two separate programs - the authentic Maximum Warrior Competition that pits actual special ops operatives against one another; and the inaugural Maximum Warrior Pro-Am that pairs a special ops operative with a civilian contender to create a 10 team competition. The competition series was recently completed at the state-of-the-art T1G training facility in Crawfordsville, Ark.

About Alpha Media Group
Alpha Media Group Inc. is a multimedia company and publisher of the Maxim brand and magazine, the largest young men's lifestyle magazine in America reaching nearly 12 million readers each month. Maxim Digital encompasses Maxim.com and reaches more than 3 million unique visitors each month. MAXIM magazine is published in 24 countries and distributed in 52 territories worldwide. Maxim Ventures, the integrated media and marketing division, develops 360-degree integrated marketing programs designed to interact with men at every significant engagement channel: mobile, digital, social, large-scale events, retail promotion, experiential, database, TV and film.

About Jeep
Built on 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all six Jeep models are sold outside North America - and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.