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Shan2nu · 27th June 2005, 21:34

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

27th June 2005, 21:34	#1 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,235	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 __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE Last edited by Shan2nu : 27th June 2005 at 23:35.