US version of Top Gear.

Yannis · 01-20-2006, 09:38 AM

We reported on a press release issued a while back that offered up some details about a forthcoming U.S. version of Top Gear. We learned that along with dropping the laid back and loitering look of the British version’s venue, the U.S. version will get new hosts, as well.

Thanks to Autoblog reader Berto, who noticed some new pics on Top Gear’s website, we can now introduce you to Top Gear America’s team of hosts. The Stig, however, has been imported in order to do the wheel work on the show.

We wish we could give you comprehensive bios on each new host, but all we got are some vagaries about each lug from Top Gear that goes something like this: “Bruno, a professional drag racer with casual tales of crashing at 230mph; John, the super keen jock, blessed with quaint 'sir and m'am' good manners that only Americans can do; and Johnny, a former reality show winner with a nice line in weird humour.”

Perhaps I’m behind on my consumption of reality TV, but which one’s Johnny and what show was he on?

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siko · 01-20-2006, 10:16 AM

I hope they'll leave the BMW bashing in back Britain.

MikeJ · 01-20-2006, 10:38 AM

I really can't see this being as funny as the original. Nevertheless, it'll be interesting to see how it turns out...

bum-man · 01-20-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJ

I really can't see this being as funny as the original.

Me either.

Which network is hosting this? Can't wait.

01-20-2006, 09:38 AM	#1
Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,283 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	US version of Top Gear. We reported on a press release issued a while back that offered up some details about a forthcoming U.S. version of Top Gear. We learned that along with dropping the laid back and loitering look of the British version’s venue, the U.S. version will get new hosts, as well. Thanks to Autoblog reader Berto, who noticed some new pics on Top Gear’s website, we can now introduce you to Top Gear America’s team of hosts. The Stig, however, has been imported in order to do the wheel work on the show. We wish we could give you comprehensive bios on each new host, but all we got are some vagaries about each lug from Top Gear that goes something like this: “Bruno, a professional drag racer with casual tales of crashing at 230mph; John, the super keen jock, blessed with quaint 'sir and m'am' good manners that only Americans can do; and Johnny, a former reality show winner with a nice line in weird humour.” Perhaps I’m behind on my consumption of reality TV, but which one’s Johnny and what show was he on? - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

01-20-2006, 10:16 AM	#2
siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,579 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Re: US version of Top Gear. I hope they'll leave the BMW bashing in back Britain.

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MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland - 65° N Posts: 2,060 Thanks: 104 Thanked 415 Times in 272 Posts	Re: US version of Top Gear. I really can't see this being as funny as the original. Nevertheless, it'll be interesting to see how it turns out...

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