| In the UK there is a TV show which from humble | | | | high performance big ticket vehicles through their |
| beginnings has without a doubt become a legend. | | | | paces. |
| That show is simply called Top Gear and is | | | | The Stig by the way is a silent character who |
| another BBC winner. The show started over a | | | | wears a jumpsuit, crash helmet with visor down. |
| decade ago with a remit to provide the happy | | | | He is a real animal at driving and is used when the |
| motorist with details about the car industry | | | | team need a real professional high speed driver |
| including reviews of the latest models and makes, | | | | behind the wheel. |
| news and other information. Sounds great right? | | | | Another favourite part of the show is referred to |
| However it has become far more than this and | | | | as putting 'a star in a reasonably priced car'. This |
| for me is absolutely essential viewing. The show is | | | | basically is a competition which is run throughout |
| hosted by three guys and a character known as | | | | each series. Celebrities are given the chance to |
| the Stig (more about the Stig later). The main | | | | drive a reasonably priced car one lap of racing |
| presenters in order of the size of their | | | | circuit. Their time is then put on a performance |
| personalities are Jeremy Clarkson, Richard | | | | chart and they compete against their fellow |
| Hammond and James May, not forgetting the Stig. | | | | celebrities. |
| Instead of just reviewing average family saloons | | | | The bottom line is whether you own a Lada or a |
| this bunch of fanatical petrol heads embark on the | | | | Lamborghini this show has something in for |
| craziest adventures and challenges in order to put | | | | everyone. It is extremely funny and you get to |
| a whole range of vehicles from MPV's through to | | | | see up close some really exclusive vehicles. |