U.S. Top Gear review...

[HHGT]

I hate NASCAR as much as B_W & iPH__E. The speed channel is a business and not an enthusiast driven venue. Still better than watching the suicide channel - Lifetime!

 

[Kayvan]

A business it is.

Reminds me to call that ex-motorsports network CEO & start showing him around to VCs.

I see better content on Youtube; user generated content-to-cable might run itself.

 

[HHGT]

A business it is.

Reminds me to call that ex-motorsports network CEO & start showing him around to VCs.

I see better content on Youtube; user generated content-to-cable might run itself.

Im waiting for the weekly Best of Youtube program to start airing on a weekly basis.

 

[Kayvan]

Well, he took the call & I have conf call set up. Will report back.

 

[PHXGT]

What cable channel are you guys watching Top Gear? Thanks.

 

[Kingman]

What cable channel are you guys watching Top Gear? Thanks.

History Channel

 

[Kingman]

Speed is worthless; with pinks being the bowels.

Funny, when that happens a new cable show is spawned.

I know they are locked in with NASCAR, ALMS, IMSA, auctions, insurers, etc....but when something truly blows, its the alternative thats the winner.

I assume you guys are also watching HD Theater (Discovery Co.) http://dhd.discovery.com/ They have some excellent programming - Chasing Classic Cars (Wayne Cirini is actually better than his promo - "I'm all about the chase!" Puleeeeze), Wheeler Dealers, American Icons, Cafe Racers, The Goodwood Revival Meeting, America's Greatest Race Car, Classic Autos, Mille Miglia: The Spirit of a Legend, etc....

This channel is what SpeedTV should have been.

 

[gtinmyblood]

Well, he took the call & I have conf call set up. Will report back.

could be an exciting new opportunity!

 

[2112]

Speedchannel was awesome........15 years ago. :bored

 

[2112]

I assume you guys are also watching HD Theater (Discovery Co.) http://dhd.discovery.com/ They have some excellent programming - Chasing Classic Cars (Wayne Cirini is actually better than his promo - "I'm all about the chase!" Puleeeeze), Wheeler Dealers, American Icons, Cafe Racers, The Goodwood Revival Meeting, America's Greatest Race Car, Classic Autos, Mille Miglia: The Spirit of a Legend, etc....

This channel is what SpeedTV should have been.

Thanks for the heads's up!

 

[Kayvan]

ToP Gear US has competition


http://jalopnik.com/5713073/adam-carollas-best-damn-car-show-to-take-on-top-gear-usa

 

[2112]

Personally I think Carolla is funny. He is smart. He is a car guy. Unfortunately I have heard him drone on about his dislike for all cars American. Of course he blamed pushrod motors which doesn't include Romeo motor Fords like GTs or modern Mustangs.

 

[Triheart7]

This weeks show with the Raptor (Hennessey's Veloceraptor) was pretty good. I think that they are starting to grow on me.

 

[Kayvan]

Anyone watch Fast Lane Daily...oldest Youtube show?

http://jalopnik.com/5715178/the-longest+running-youtube-show-youve-never-heard-of

 

[BM SoCal]

Three times now I have tried watching the US show. I find it hopelessly lame and the dialogue unacceptably staged. Awful

 

[Kayvan]

Yup, it's failing. The gumba guys charm is not translating , and the Rutledge guy complaining about Lambo seat height was cringe inducing

They should get carolla and a real ex-NASCAR guy (there are tons) and have car guys with cred

The show with station wagon was nausea

 

[jaxgt]

Sadly, I find it very painful in comparison to the British version.

 

[Kingman]

Tanner Faust is the only guy with the chops to pull it off. He did an excellent job describing the Morgan....and even got in a dig about the Brits ala Clarkston!:lol

 

[2112]

Tanner Faust is the only guy with the chops to pull it off.

Put me in the camp of Adam Carolla. His rough edges and sarcasm are needed.

 

[dbk]

This is the first time I've tried watching. Intolerably bad.