Top Gear S22 Episode 7 (8th March)

pajor

To explain for the uninitiated (most of us), rallycross is a burgeoning motor sport where you race absurdly beefed-up hatchbacks around a track. But the circuit has loose gravel sections as well as tarmac and there’s a “joker lap”, an extended loop of the track you have to take at some point in the race. So it’s all designed for entertainment, speed, mayhem and generally things that James May is not known for liking. Which must be why May has been chosen to represent Top Gear in some world rallycross heats, while his co-presenters provide unsupportive support.

Elsewhere, Richard Hammond
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7/10. James May straps into a highly tuned hatchback as he competes in a world rallycross race, with Top Gear USA host and professional driver Tanner Foust teaming up with him. Jeremy Clarkson puts the latest Jaguar F-type R and Eagle's modernised E-type the Low Drag GT though their paces, while Richard Hammond is in Spain to test the new version of the Mazda MX-5. Plus, X-Men: First Class star Nicholas Hoult takes to the track in the Reasonably Priced Car.
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Was wondering what it was about, so thought I'd start this thread anyway.

househero

pajor wrote: »

To explain for the uninitiated (most of us), rallycross is a burgeoning motor sport where you race absurdly beefed-up hatchbacks around a track. But the circuit has loose gravel sections as well as tarmac and there’s a “joker lap”, an extended loop of the track you have to take at some point in the race. So it’s all designed for entertainment, speed, mayhem and generally things that James May is not known for liking. Which must be why May has been chosen to represent Top Gear in some world rallycross heats, while his co-presenters provide unsupportive support.

Elsewhere, Richard Hammond
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
7/10. James May straps into a highly tuned hatchback as he competes in a world rallycross race, with Top Gear USA host and professional driver Tanner Foust teaming up with him. Jeremy Clarkson puts the latest Jaguar F-type R and Eagle's modernised E-type the Low Drag GT though their paces, while Richard Hammond is in Spain to test the new version of the Mazda MX-5. Plus, X-Men: First Class star Nicholas Hoult takes to the track in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Radio Times

Was wondering what it was about, so thought I'd start this thread anyway.

I always miss the Sunday show. Do they repeat it? (Not on Dave in 2026)

pajor

househero wrote: »

I always miss the Sunday show. Do they repeat it? (Not on Dave in 2026)

Monday at 7pm on BBC 2 again.

sonofenoch

Saturdays BBC3 8pm

BorneTobyWilde

Looks like a shoe .

colm_mcm

Good review from Hammond on the mx5, most work he's done in ages.

The Black Oil

840k is a colossal amount of money.

I'd be useless at rallycross, I reckon.

colm_mcm

Same here, I'd say its terrifying. Would love a spin in one though.

inforfun

Liked the rally cross bit a lot.

BTW, where is the poll?

Dravokivich

colm_mcm wrote: »

Good review from Hammond on the mx5, most work he's done in ages.

But he reviewed the new MX5 a few years ago. So why is the new-new mx5 being compared against the one from 25 years ago?

colm_mcm

Dravokivich wrote: »

But he reviewed the new MX5 a few years ago. So why is the new-new mx5 being compared against the one from 25 years ago?

Cos the original is the most successful and is the yardstick the new knee should be compared against.

Dravokivich

colm_mcm wrote: »

Cos the original is the most successful and is the yardstick the new knee should be compared against.

In comparison it had 20 years on the previouses 5 or so. Much more time for success.

Anjobe

The Black Oil wrote: »

840k is a colossal amount of money.

Indeed it is, but its no madder than 17K for an Apple Watch, and that car looks indecently gorgeous!

muckwarrior

Dravokivich wrote: »

In comparison it had 20 years on the previouses 5 or so. Much more time for success.

Believe it or not the NC has been around for about 9 years!

I was a bit disappointed with the review. Add in some greyhound racing and you basically had the same segment as the last one.

Hunter Mahan

No Top Gear this Sunday! Jeremy Clarkson suspended by the BBC over a "fracas" with a producer.