Well if so they screwed up.
Top Gear USA
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Well if so they screwed up.
OK. I have further evidence that this could be true: I noted in an earlier post that the U.S. version of Top Gear didn't seem to get many cars to test. There were only a couple that "The Stig" took out for serious lap times. I figure "The Stig" wrecked something really expensive in the first few weeks, and this is definitely a Tracy signature move. That's why the only thing he got to take around the track later in the season was trucks and tractors.
Reviving this thread to see if anyone is watching the show.
www.finalgear.com has all the episodes for DL. I'm enjoying TG US bEtter then UK lately.
It's on the History Channel.
I really enjoy it. It's a lot of fun now that they just do challenges.
What's funny is I am watching it right now on DVD. 150mph challenge. Sweet.
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I watch it but find it to be almost unwatchable which is unfortunate because I think the show could have a lot of potential. They need to get a person to take the lead in the show which is something the UK version does very well with Clarkson. I think Leno or Carolla would make great leads for the show. The show lacks the edge of the British version and I'm pretty sure that's because the American version is beholden to the advertisers. Say a bad thing about a Nissan and good luck getting any ads on the show from Nissan. Hate the new Chevy Volt and voice your opinion and you'd never get another commercial from GM. Everyone knows that it's the ads where the networks make their money. The trouble is that it's the edge of the British version that I like so much. I think Leno or Adam Carolla would bring some much needed fire to the show plus they are both huge car guys. Just my .02 cents.
^^very well said.
the USA version is ok. ill watch any show about cars but the british version is much better.
the USA version is ok. ill watch any show about cars but the british version is much better.
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I watch it, but it's not that good, at least compared to the bbc version. What I don't like is when they mod the cars like crazy and try to get you to believe that they did it themselves. Two of the guys on there probably don't even know where to put the washer fluid.
"The show lacks the edge of the British version and I'm pretty sure that's because the American version is beholden to the advertisers."
Bingo!
Also when Clarkson, Hammond and May act juvenile its actually funny, the US hosts pranks just seem...well juvenile.
Bingo!
Also when Clarkson, Hammond and May act juvenile its actually funny, the US hosts pranks just seem...well juvenile.
I cancelled the season pass on the TiVo at the end of last year. No more for me.
I have stopped watching it. I just think the blatant attempt to copy the original fails. It's probably a decent show but I can't help to compare the two the this just feels stupid in comparison. I just watch the BBC one. This could have been a great car show, they really blew it by trying to be just like the British version. It's a copy. Copies are never as good as the original.
It isn't a copy any more though. No stig. No reviews. No star in a small car. No lap times. Just fun challenges.
i honestly only watch the american version to see what really nice car they get to drive at the end of the episode. all the stupid challenges are a waste of time.
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this may be a repost sorry if it is but i saw this last week from top gear korea.
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this may be a repost sorry if it is but i saw this last week from top gear korea.
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The BBC version is great. Clackson, Hammond and May are very entertaining with the right amount of edge ("In typical Top Gear fashion we abandoned our friend and pressed on...")
I did enjoy the challenge with Rutledge having to drive with a helmet full of rats ("They're pooping!!).
I think their path to success will include better challenges and fewer stupid mods.
I did enjoy the challenge with Rutledge having to drive with a helmet full of rats ("They're pooping!!).
I think their path to success will include better challenges and fewer stupid mods.
Weird how I hadn't even noticed that.
