Top Gear starts a new "Star in a reasonably priced car" chart.

Shan2nu · 27th June 2005, 20:34

Yup, Top Gear has decided that they won't keep us bored with lap times put down by celebrities who aren't known for their driving capabilities.

Alongside names of pop stars, business men, comedians and other celebs, you will now get the chance to watch actual pro racing drivers (past and present) try their hand at the humble Suzuki Liana and see how quickly they can lap the TG circuit.

Damon Hill (former F1 driver) was invited to be the first racing celebrity and managed a lap time of 1min 46.3secs.

The fastest non racing celeb is Jimmy Carr (Comedian) who managed a lap time of 1min 46.9secs. Hmmm, not bad. He's just 0.6 secs off Damons' pace.

I can't wait for names like Peter Solberg, Michael Schumacher and maybe even Valentino Rossi (he's pretty good with cars too) to hit the chart. Boy is this going to be one heck of a TG season.

U can keep yourself updated with this online chart.

Top Gear celeb lap chart

Shan2nu

v1p3r · 27th June 2005, 21:01

Does this come on the Indian version?!

Shan2nu · 27th June 2005, 21:20

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Does this come on the Indian version?!

Nope, the Indian version is a half hour programme, which is basically an edited smaller version of the complete 1 hour episode. Sadly, the celebrity chat and lap time isn't included in the Indian version.

I usually download the complete episodes from online torrents. Each episode amounts to around 350-375MB, some old epis are just 175MB (slightly lower quality).

Shan2nu

epyupc · 27th June 2005, 21:54

Any chance of burning those episodes onto a DVD?

A small lending service can be started

turbo_lover · 27th June 2005, 21:56

you can download them using limeware limeware ...
wait for a while and you will have them on www.racingflix.com ...

Shan2nu · 27th June 2005, 22:51

I hate racingflix.com, it's too damn slow. I get my Top Gear epis from "HERE"

And my Fifth Gear epis from "HERE" and "HERE"

Shan2nu

Deeps · 28th June 2005, 16:19

Shan, this idea is not something new. It was started back in 2002. And i am pretty sure that proefessional racing drivers are not invited to drive the Liana.

Shan2nu · 28th June 2005, 16:35

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Shan, this idea is not something new. It was started back in 2002. And i am pretty sure that proefessional racing drivers are not invited to drive the Liana.

What they started in 2002 was only limited to non racing celebs. It's only now that a new chart for pro drivers has been put up and that is what this thread is all about.

Why don't you check out the link i've provide in the opening post. That should clear your doubts.

Shan2nu

Rtech · 28th June 2005, 16:42

One Question: Why the Liana???

Shan2nu · 28th June 2005, 17:04

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One Question: Why the Liana???

God knows. But, it sure is fun watching that car being driven on that track. There's a very good chance that the Liana might be replaced with a Suzuki Swift. James May mentioned that probability in one off the epis.

Shan2nu

Rtech · 28th June 2005, 17:10

Suzuki trying to get itself a "cool" image maybe?

amitverma · 28th June 2005, 23:36

thanks shan2nu for the link

Deeps · 29th June 2005, 16:48

Oh..didn't know that there was a seperate category for racing drivers now. I've been upto date witha ll the episodes of the new seasons and so far have not seen any racing drivers given a chance in the Liana.

Why the Liana? Apparently, they wanted a reasonably priced car so TG contacted Honda, Hyundai etc. and only Suzuki offered them a car. And at 9,995 pounds it is a reasonably priced car...somehow.

Shan2nu · 29th June 2005, 16:52

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I've been upto date witha ll the episodes of the new seasons and so far have not seen any racing drivers given a chance in the Liana.

Check out the 26th June 2005 episode. I just downloaded it yesterday and Damon Hill was given the Liana.

Shan2nu

extreme_torque · 27th January 2006, 15:48

thanx shan2nu for the link... there's another ne too but that one contains older videos.... coolcarvids.com

27th June 2005, 20:34	#1
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	Top Gear starts a new "Star in a reasonably priced car" chart. Yup, Top Gear has decided that they won't keep us bored with lap times put down by celebrities who aren't known for their driving capabilities. Alongside names of pop stars, business men, comedians and other celebs, you will now get the chance to watch actual pro racing drivers (past and present) try their hand at the humble Suzuki Liana and see how quickly they can lap the TG circuit. Damon Hill (former F1 driver) was invited to be the first racing celebrity and managed a lap time of 1min 46.3secs. The fastest non racing celeb is Jimmy Carr (Comedian) who managed a lap time of 1min 46.9secs. Hmmm, not bad. He's just 0.6 secs off Damons' pace. I can't wait for names like Peter Solberg, Michael Schumacher and maybe even Valentino Rossi (he's pretty good with cars too) to hit the chart. Boy is this going to be one heck of a TG season. U can keep yourself updated with this online chart. Top Gear celeb lap chart Shan2nu Last edited by Shan2nu : 27th June 2005 at 22:35.
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27th June 2005, 21:01	#2
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,359 Thanked: 7,446 Times View My Garage	Does this come on the Indian version?!
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27th June 2005, 21:54	#4
epyupc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 78 Thanked: 0 Times	Any chance of burning those episodes onto a DVD? A small lending service can be started
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27th June 2005, 21:56	#5
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	you can download them using limeware limeware ... wait for a while and you will have them on www.racingflix.com ...
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27th June 2005, 22:51	#6
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	I hate racingflix.com, it's too damn slow. I get my Top Gear epis from "HERE" And my Fifth Gear epis from "HERE" and "HERE" Shan2nu
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28th June 2005, 16:19	#7
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 170 Times	Shan, this idea is not something new. It was started back in 2002. And i am pretty sure that proefessional racing drivers are not invited to drive the Liana.
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 369 Times View My Garage	One Question: Why the Liana???
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28th June 2005, 17:10	#11
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 369 Times View My Garage	Suzuki trying to get itself a "cool" image maybe?
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amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 434 Thanked: 167 Times	thanks shan2nu for the link
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29th June 2005, 16:48	#13
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 170 Times	Oh..didn't know that there was a seperate category for racing drivers now. I've been upto date witha ll the episodes of the new seasons and so far have not seen any racing drivers given a chance in the Liana. Why the Liana? Apparently, they wanted a reasonably priced car so TG contacted Honda, Hyundai etc. and only Suzuki offered them a car. And at 9,995 pounds it is a reasonably priced car...somehow.
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extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,462 Thanked: 5,534 Times	thanx shan2nu for the link... there's another ne too but that one contains older videos.... coolcarvids.com
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