>> am i nervous? no, i just don't like the competition. charlie, cody and nathan are all in this race. >> reporter: the conditions are slushy. buddy houston quickly loses control. good news for paula's boys. >> he can do well in this race. that will make a difference for him in the end. >> reporter: but then son nathan spins out. in the end, the ice wins. none of our racers come out on top. >> i lost. >> yeah.