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Top Gear is a British television program originating from the BBC, reviving a previous series created by Clarkson and Wilman. It features car reviews alongside motoring challenges, races, and timed laps conducted on dedicated tracks. The show transitioned from BBC Two to BBC One broadcasting in 2020.
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Who is The Stig on Top Gear?
The Stig is the famously silent, helmet-wearing, white-suited test driver for the show who sets official lap times in reasonably priced cars. His true identity is officially kept secret, though multiple racing drivers, including Ben Collins, have famously played the role over the years.
What is the Reasonably Priced Car in Top Gear?
The "Reasonably Priced Car" refers to the standard, affordable hatchback used by the hosts and celebrity guests to set lap times around the Top Gear test track. Over the years, cars like the Suzuki Liana, Chevrolet Lacetti, and Kia Cee'd have filled this role.
Why did Jeremy Clarkson leave BBC Top Gear?
Jeremy Clarkson was famously fired from the BBC in 2015 following a physical altercation with producer Oisin Tymon over a hot meal. His co-hosts, Richard Hammond and James May, subsequently left the network in solidarity to create The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime.
Where is the Top Gear test track located?
The famous test track is located at the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, England. It was designed by Lotus and features iconic, high-speed corners like "Gambon" and "The Hammerhead."
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