So… this should be fun. Tonight we reveal the final 10 Top Gear Challenges as chosen by you. To celebrate, we’re giving away copies of Forza for Xbox 360!
All you need to do is:
• Watch the show with us. And pay attention!!!
• We’ll ask trivia questions during the commercial breaks about the Challenge that just aired. You’ll have the entire commercial break to tweet us with your answer + hashtag #TGTop40.
We’ll choose one correct answer at random to win a copy of Forza 4 for Xbox 360!
We’ll be giving away copies during both the East Coast and West Coast airings of Top Gear Top 40.
This contest is only open to legal residents of the 50 states of the US (and the District of Columbia.) If you are younger than 18, you will need a parent or guardian to accept the prize on your behalf. Read all of the terms and conditions here.
See you tonight!
Top Gear Producer Andy Wilman on shooting with James, Richard, and Jeremy
We’ve but an hour to go until the premiere of Top Gear Top 40 on BBC America — a look at the Top 40 Challenges as voted by the fans. So to prepare, here are some quick quotes by Producer Andy Wilman who’s providing the behind the scenes inside look on all of tonight’s Challenges.
We posted #45 yesterday and here’s #44 in the Top Gear Top 40 Countdown: James May races a Fiat 500 against BMX bikers through the streets of Budapest.
On Monday, November 28th at 8pm/7c, BBC America will air the first of two Top Gear specials: the Top Gear Top 40 Challenges as chosen by you, your neighbors, and that guy Ray from Accounting. Until then, check out #45-#41 here on teh Tumblrs.
On Monday, November 28th at 8pm/7c, BBC America will air the first of two Top Gear specials: the Top Gear Top 40 Challenges as chosen by you. Relive some of the most outrageous, the most ambitious and the most unreal auto stunts Jeremy, James and Richard have ever done.
As a ramp up to the grand televised premiere, we’re showing you challenges 45 to 41, starting with this video: Parkour vs Peugeot
The six-stamp release will feature some of the more unusual vehicles created by presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on the show.
The vehicles include a caravan airship, a two-storey Citroen caravan and a Robin Reliant space shuttle.
The stamps will be issued on 5 November.
Dot Tilbury, of the Philatelic Bureau, said: “Since 1904, the Isle of Man has been the home to motor racing, which continues to this day.
“This collection commemorates some of most innovative transport solutions created by Top Gear team.”
A small island that sits halfway between the roads of Ireland and the great car brands of Great Britain? *AND* they release Top Gear postage stamps? Sold.
edit: damnit. we hate a double post. no matter — we’re still moving there. For the stamps.
If you need something to travel the slow way (aka-snail mail), you’re in luck! Top Gear has their own set of stamps highlighting challenges from the show for the Isle of Man.
The Isle of Man Post Office is to release a series of stamps featuring vehicles created for challenges on the BBC2 television programme Top Gear. The six-stamp release will feature some of the more unusual vehicles created by presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on the show. The vehicles include a caravan airship, a two-storey Citroen caravan and a Robin Reliant space shuttle. The stamps will be issued on 5 November. (via BBC News)
