Med Gear - Page 2

juniperberries · March 10th, 2009, 1:25 PM

This may shed some light:

http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/TV39s...-at.5053442.jp

The Norfolk auction seems to be related:

Quote:

Mr Pateman said he understood the three Top Gear hosts were going to drive their auction-bought cars to Spain to take part in a classic car rally.

Spiral Tap · March 15th, 2009, 7:51 PM

So with this, and the ice thing, that's already two instances of the whole gang taking part in shootouts? This season will be fun

jenna42 · March 17th, 2009, 11:28 PM

From "Essential Mallorca" :- Jeremy Clarkson will be driving a 1979 Austin Healy Sprite, James May a Citroen Ami 8 and Richard Hammond an Austin Fx4.

I thought in the auction thread it said that Richard had been outbid on the Austin? Can't wait till tomorrow (18th) to see how they get on at the start.

Jezzabelle · March 18th, 2009, 9:19 PM

This sounds so exciting & I bet it'll be another 'bust a rib laughing' episode(s?)

I can't wait es tan excitante que no puedo espera mas!!

Alasondro Alegré · March 19th, 2009, 6:50 PM

I've gone through a number of Flickr photos and Youtube clips from the opening night, and they're nowhere to be seen. You see car number 34, and then there's no sign of numbers 35, 36 and 37. Also, their "score" from the first day suggests they didn't start. Either that or they're doing really poorly, and have been given the worst possible penalty lol. And I'm wasting far too much time with this lol.

jenna42 · March 19th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alasondro Alegré

I've gone through a number of Flickr photos and Youtube clips from the opening night, and they're nowhere to be seen. You see car number 34, and then there's no sign of numbers 35, 36 and 37. Also, their "score" from the first day suggests they didn't start. Either that or they're doing really poorly, and have been given the worst possible penalty lol. And I'm wasting far too much time with this lol.

Please don't give up researching- I'm relying on you for updates! It would be really disappointing if they're not taking part.

Devonsdarling · March 19th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Just found this and thought of you images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf

Richmondgal · March 19th, 2009, 10:32 PM

Well at least they're there. It's either they are competing but not competing or they didn't compete on the first day.

Richmondgal · March 20th, 2009, 9:22 AM

http://www.ultimahora.es/segunda.dba?-1+9+467298

This report says that they are in Mallorca and that they will be taking part of the rally:

Quote:

The three presenters in this space, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will participate in the rally while his team, filmed the competition during the day Friday and Saturday morning in the circuit of Llucmajor.

Apologies for the grammar errors. It went through google language.

edit: this came in from the rally site (via Google Language)

Quote:

The members of the motor program in the world, TOP GEAR, are participating in the workshop today at the V Rally Clásico Isla Mallorca with his production team. They took out his three presenters at the controls of three cars in the class regularly. You can see the results of the disputed portions during the day Thursday.

Alasondro Alegré · March 20th, 2009, 2:23 PM

Finally, some visual evidence images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://bitacora.kcslot.com/post/Rall...parque-cerrado

Scroll down to "Citroen Break", number 36.

Devonsdarling · March 20th, 2009, 3:33 PM

http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf
http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf

Check to see how the guys are doing images/smilies/smile.gif

LindenChase · March 20th, 2009, 3:40 PM

This link leads to an overview of all the results. You can find the guys in the Regularidad pdf's. Can't really make out what is what and why, but it does seem that Richard is trailing. Oh dear. He won't like being slower than James. And a probably very ignorant question, but does anyone know who Welch, Verger and Wheeler are?

http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/res...=esp&anyo=2009

johncartlidge · March 20th, 2009, 6:16 PM

"Can't really make out what is what and why"

Much the same for me but I think regulalrity competiton is not about out and out speed but how close you are to the set times for each stage, with penalties for too ealry / too late.

John.

jenna42 · March 20th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Wonderful people! Thanks to all of you.

LindenChase · March 21st, 2009, 7:09 PM

http://nachofoto.com/gallery/BBC_s_T..._in_Mallorca-1

Loads of pictures of the guys in action. Note how it says that they took Spanish interpreters in their passenger seats as they set off. I might be very sexist, but somehow the girl next to James doesn't look like a Spanish interpreter to me. images/smilies/wink.gif

lukenwolf · March 21st, 2009, 7:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindenChase

http://nachofoto.com/gallery/BBC_s_T..._in_Mallorca-1

Loads of pictures of the guys in action. Note how it says that they took Spanish interpreters in their passenger seats as they set off. I might be very sexist, but somehow the girl next to James doesn't look like a Spanish interpreter to me. images/smilies/wink.gif

Perhaps he said "Hello" images/smilies/lol.gif

Richmondgal · March 22nd, 2009, 12:55 AM

check out the final results at the Rally Mallorca website and it's interesting how they went.

or for those who can't be bothered going there:

Spoiler Text: (Click here to toggle display)

Section F: May 23rd, Clarkson 25th, Hammond 36th (DNS by the looks of it)
Section G: Clarkson 30th, May 33rd, Hammond 36th (DNS again)
Section F1: Clarkson 18th, Hammond 30th, May 36th (DNS)
Section G1:Clarkson 28th, Hammond 34th, May 36th (DNS)
Section I: May 6th(!), Clarkson 19th, Hammond 34th
Final Results: Clarkson 30, May 34th, Hammond 36th (last)

lukenwolf · March 22nd, 2009, 7:19 AM

In Hamsters case its "That's not gone well" images/smilies/cry.gif

I'm actually surprized. Classic car rallies are all about steady driving and good planning, so seeing Clarkson of all people way ahead of the other two is, well, quite unexpected. Who woulda thunk it - I would have placed a bet on James being quite good at that.

But on the other hand I remember an article in Jeremies column for the Times, written by his wife Francie, in which she writes about taking part in such a classics rallye, and not for the first time either, so Jeremy might have had some previsoud insight into this form of competition.

I don't take all the result very much seriously though as with the three of them they most likely only used the whole thing as an excuse to cock about images/smilies/lol.gif

Richmondgal · March 22nd, 2009, 7:48 AM

If it's any consolation for Hammond, he was driving a Lancaster and from the looks of the photos so far, it's very classic but probably slow.

Alasondro Alegré · March 22nd, 2009, 12:03 PM

More pics

http://topgear-spain.blogspot.com/20...sico-isla.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mallorcaquality/3374313567
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mallorcaquality/3374313051
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mallorcaquality/3374311763

Look for them here. James is quite easy to spot images/smilies/lol.gif

and he comes up a few times. I spotted Jeremy once, and there's a quick shot of Richard at 4:08 (going out of shot).

+ YouTube Video

James' Citroen looks hilarious going around the track with all that stuff on the roof. Well, that car on a track was always going to be fun to watch.

March 19th, 2009, 6:50 PM	#25
Alasondro Alegré Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 1:21 AM Location: Portugal Posts: 1,299 Rep Power: 102	I've gone through a number of Flickr photos and Youtube clips from the opening night, and they're nowhere to be seen. You see car number 34, and then there's no sign of numbers 35, 36 and 37. Also, their "score" from the first day suggests they didn't start. Either that or they're doing really poorly, and have been given the worst possible penalty lol. And I'm wasting far too much time with this lol. __________________ I have a recurring dream in which Jeremy is on fire and I have the fire extinguisher but can't get the pin out. James May

March 19th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#27
Devonsdarling Not A Dude Joined: Jul 29th, 2008 Last Online: September 1st, 2009 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 6	Just found this and thought of you http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf

March 19th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#28
Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 6:00 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,056 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 40	Well at least they're there. It's either they are competing but not competing or they didn't compete on the first day. __________________ Too slack/depressed/hypnotized/occupied/ignorant/tired/underachieving to write in this blog at the moment

March 20th, 2009, 2:23 PM	#30
Alasondro Alegré Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 1:21 AM Location: Portugal Posts: 1,299 Rep Power: 102	Finally, some visual evidence http://bitacora.kcslot.com/post/Rall...parque-cerrado Scroll down to "Citroen Break", number 36. __________________ I have a recurring dream in which Jeremy is on fire and I have the fire extinguisher but can't get the pin out. James May

March 20th, 2009, 3:40 PM	#32
LindenChase Not A Dude Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: 9:02 AM Posts: 1,003 Rep Power: 65	This link leads to an overview of all the results. You can find the guys in the Regularidad pdf's. Can't really make out what is what and why, but it does seem that Richard is trailing. Oh dear. He won't like being slower than James. And a probably very ignorant question, but does anyone know who Welch, Verger and Wheeler are? http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/res...=esp&anyo=2009 __________________ "I think fast track driving is a little like playing the bagpipes. A gentleman can, but doesn't." James May Last edited by LindenChase; March 20th, 2009 at 3:52 PM.

March 15th, 2009, 7:51 PM	#22
Spiral Tap Joined: Sep 15th, 2008 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 5	So with this, and the ice thing, that's already two instances of the whole gang taking part in shootouts? This season will be fun

March 17th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#23
jenna42 Not A Dude Joined: Aug 6th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland Posts: 85 Rep Power: 8	From "Essential Mallorca" :- Jeremy Clarkson will be driving a 1979 Austin Healy Sprite, James May a Citroen Ami 8 and Richard Hammond an Austin Fx4. I thought in the auction thread it said that Richard had been outbid on the Austin? Can't wait till tomorrow (18th) to see how they get on at the start.

March 18th, 2009, 9:19 PM	#24
Jezzabelle Not A Dude Joined: Apr 12th, 2006 Last Online: October 20th, 2009 Posts: 247 Car: Mercedes Rep Power: 17	This sounds so exciting & I bet it'll be another 'bust a rib laughing' episode(s?) I can't wait es tan excitante que no puedo espera mas!!

March 20th, 2009, 3:33 PM	#31
Devonsdarling Not A Dude Joined: Jul 29th, 2008 Last Online: September 1st, 2009 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 6	http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf http://www.rallyislamallorca.com/img...egularidad.pdf Check to see how the guys are doing

March 20th, 2009, 6:16 PM	#33
johncartlidge Joined: Nov 5th, 2008 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	"Can't really make out what is what and why" Much the same for me but I think regulalrity competiton is not about out and out speed but how close you are to the set times for each stage, with penalties for too ealry / too late. John.

March 20th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#34
jenna42 Not A Dude Joined: Aug 6th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland Posts: 85 Rep Power: 8	Wonderful people! Thanks to all of you.

March 21st, 2009, 7:09 PM	#35
LindenChase Not A Dude Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: 9:02 AM Posts: 1,003 Rep Power: 65	http://nachofoto.com/gallery/BBC_s_T..._in_Mallorca-1 Loads of pictures of the guys in action. Note how it says that they took Spanish interpreters in their passenger seats as they set off. I might be very sexist, but somehow the girl next to James doesn't look like a Spanish interpreter to me. __________________ "I think fast track driving is a little like playing the bagpipes. A gentleman can, but doesn't." James May Last edited by LindenChase; March 21st, 2009 at 7:13 PM.

March 22nd, 2009, 7:19 AM	#38
lukenwolf Joined: Nov 11th, 2007 Last Online: August 30th, 2009 Location: Genthin, Germany Age: 35 Posts: 235 Car: Alfa 145 2.0 Twin Spark 16V, dedicated ring toy Rep Power: 12	In Hamsters case its "That's not gone well" I'm actually surprized. Classic car rallies are all about steady driving and good planning, so seeing Clarkson of all people way ahead of the other two is, well, quite unexpected. Who woulda thunk it - I would have placed a bet on James being quite good at that. But on the other hand I remember an article in Jeremies column for the Times, written by his wife Francie, in which she writes about taking part in such a classics rallye, and not for the first time either, so Jeremy might have had some previsoud insight into this form of competition. I don't take all the result very much seriously though as with the three of them they most likely only used the whole thing as an excuse to cock about

March 22nd, 2009, 7:48 AM	#39
Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 6:00 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,056 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 40	If it's any consolation for Hammond, he was driving a Lancaster and from the looks of the photos so far, it's very classic but probably slow. __________________ Too slack/depressed/hypnotized/occupied/ignorant/tired/underachieving to write in this blog at the moment

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