01-27-2010, 10:22 AM
Did anybody see Top Gear last night?
As always, the producers of Top Gear get the three hosts to compete in some sort of race. Last nights race was from London to Edinburgh.
The guys of Top Gear chose three modes of transportation circa 1949. James drove a Jaguar XK120 (the fastest car in the world at the time). Richard rode a Vincent Black Shadow (the fastest bike in the world at the time). And, Jeremy (much to his chagrine) did NOT get to drive but instead, did his best at being the fireman on an A1 Pacific class steam locomotive.
SPOILER:
If you've not seen the episode yet and plan to, don't read on as I'm about to give you the results.
1st place goes to the Jaguar. While he held a steady second through most of the race, he pulled ahead just at the last.
2nd place goes to the locomotive. It held the lead by a longshot for nearly the entire race but due to steam problems it lost it right at the end.
3rd place obviously goes to the Black Shadow. A slight goof with the reserve tank allowed some gunk to clog things up resulting in a lot of lost time.
As always, the producers of Top Gear get the three hosts to compete in some sort of race. Last nights race was from London to Edinburgh.
The guys of Top Gear chose three modes of transportation circa 1949. James drove a Jaguar XK120 (the fastest car in the world at the time). Richard rode a Vincent Black Shadow (the fastest bike in the world at the time). And, Jeremy (much to his chagrine) did NOT get to drive but instead, did his best at being the fireman on an A1 Pacific class steam locomotive.
SPOILER:
If you've not seen the episode yet and plan to, don't read on as I'm about to give you the results.
1st place goes to the Jaguar. While he held a steady second through most of the race, he pulled ahead just at the last.
2nd place goes to the locomotive. It held the lead by a longshot for nearly the entire race but due to steam problems it lost it right at the end.
3rd place obviously goes to the Black Shadow. A slight goof with the reserve tank allowed some gunk to clog things up resulting in a lot of lost time.