Stig's Test Track - Anyone have a map or layout?

kanderson · October 19th, 2004, 05:04 PM

This may be an unusual request, but I'm looking for details on the Top Gear test track-- the dimensions, a basic layout, etc. I know there's a t-shirt available that has the map on it, but I can't read it in the only photo I've found (see below). If all else fails, I'll just order the shirt. I'll probably order the shirt anyway.

http://files.backfence.net/images/topgeartrackshirt.jpg

haz · October 19th, 2004, 05:12 PM

No, but let me know if you find one images/smilies/smile.gif

haz

kanderson · October 19th, 2004, 05:24 PM

I'll post it here if I do.

zenon · October 19th, 2004, 07:39 PM

The very first episode of 2002 has a pretty detailed description of the track with a few aerial shots of the track. I don't remember them showing a map of the track, but if you don't need extremely detailed information, you might want to give that a try. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

haz · October 19th, 2004, 07:41 PM

That's right, I remember that images/smilies/smile.gif

haz

kanderson · October 19th, 2004, 07:59 PM

Quote:

if you don't need extremely detailed information, you might want to give that a try

I've seen the episode. A partner company is planning a test track and wanted the specifications. I'll have to make some phone calls to the BBC and see what they will give out.

haz · October 19th, 2004, 08:00 PM

you are obliged to give us an update on that images/smilies/wink.gif

haz

mmap · October 19th, 2004, 08:05 PM

I think that in the Top gear mag in 2002 when they introduced teh new series they also had a detailed description of the track... unfortunately I no longer have the mag so cannot chek if memory is correct. But if this is the case then BBC should have no reason not give out the info.

zenon · October 19th, 2004, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanderson

I've seen the episode. A partner company is planning a test track and wanted the specifications. I'll have to make some phone calls to the BBC and see what they will give out.

Just hire the same guys from Lotus to come out and design a track for you. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · October 19th, 2004, 11:06 PM

[off-topic]

Holy mother of god, kanderson. You own a Shelby that isn't a replica? images/smilies/eek.gif

[/off-topic]

Greatgraddage · October 19th, 2004, 11:08 PM

One of the greatest cars ever. Period. I want to have your babies kanderson!

zenon · October 19th, 2004, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Holy mother of god, kanderson. You own a Shelby that isn't a replica? images/smilies/eek.gif

http://gear.viper007bond.com/forum/v...ghlight=#23008
^ Read this - start about half way down the page starting with my post. images/smilies/smile.gif

kanderson · October 19th, 2004, 11:13 PM

Quote:

You own a Shelby that isn't a replica?

Yep, wrecked by the original owner, completely restored, less than 8000 original miles, not very fuel efficient. images/smilies/smile.gif

Viper007Bond · October 19th, 2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Holy mother of god, kanderson. You own a Shelby that isn't a replica? images/smilies/eek.gif

http://gear.viper007bond.com/forum/v...ghlight=#23008
^ Read this - start about half way down the page starting with my post. images/smilies/smile.gif

Ah, missed that the first time around. images/smilies/oops.gif

Overheat · October 19th, 2004, 11:37 PM

poor Viper - such a busy, busy fella

SiR_dude · October 20th, 2004, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

poor Viper - such a busy, busy fella

Yeah, that right hand gets a good daily workout images/smilies/lol.gif

J/K Viper...... images/smilies/tongue.gif

But I agree, anderson, you gotta keep us informed. Sneak shots too, if possible images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

kanderson · October 20th, 2004, 04:10 AM

EVERYONE: please take a minute and write an email to

top.gear@bbc.co.uk

and request that Top Gear post the test track map/layout on their web site.
My discussions with the BBC folks indicate that they will do it "if enough people request it". So let's get them to do it!

Please pass this on.

Thanks,
Keith

SiR_dude · October 20th, 2004, 04:20 AM

Done

kanderson · October 20th, 2004, 04:37 AM

Thank you!

zenon · October 20th, 2004, 04:43 AM

Hahaha, I wonder what they are going to think when they suddenly get a tonne of e-mails requesting the track layout. images/smilies/lol.gif

I'll send one right away. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

October 19th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#1
kanderson Joined: Sep 26th, 2004 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Springville, Utah, USA Age: 40 Posts: 364 Car: AC Cobra 427 1965 restored Rep Power: 0	Stig's Test Track - Anyone have a map or layout? This may be an unusual request, but I'm looking for details on the Top Gear test track-- the dimensions, a basic layout, etc. I know there's a t-shirt available that has the map on it, but I can't read it in the only photo I've found (see below). If all else fails, I'll just order the shirt. I'll probably order the shirt anyway.

October 19th, 2004, 07:39 PM	#4
zenon VIP Joined: Mar 8th, 2004 Last Online: April 3rd, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,546 Rep Power: 22	The very first episode of 2002 has a pretty detailed description of the track with a few aerial shots of the track. I don't remember them showing a map of the track, but if you don't need extremely detailed information, you might want to give that a try. __________________ *Disclaimer: 'Official "What's that Song?" Guy' unless said song is European house music or sung in German.

October 19th, 2004, 07:41 PM	#5
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haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,533 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	No, but let me know if you find one haz __________________

October 19th, 2004, 05:24 PM	#3
kanderson Joined: Sep 26th, 2004 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Springville, Utah, USA Age: 40 Posts: 364 Car: AC Cobra 427 1965 restored Rep Power: 0	I'll post it here if I do.

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mmap Joined: Sep 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 1,233 Car: Opel Astra / Suzuki VX800 Rep Power: 19	I think that in the Top gear mag in 2002 when they introduced teh new series they also had a detailed description of the track... unfortunately I no longer have the mag so cannot chek if memory is correct. But if this is the case then BBC should have no reason not give out the info.

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	poor Viper - such a busy, busy fella __________________

October 20th, 2004, 04:10 AM	#17
kanderson Joined: Sep 26th, 2004 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Springville, Utah, USA Age: 40 Posts: 364 Car: AC Cobra 427 1965 restored Rep Power: 0	EVERYONE: please take a minute and write an email to top.gear@bbc.co.uk and request that Top Gear post the test track map/layout on their web site. My discussions with the BBC folks indicate that they will do it "if enough people request it". So let's get them to do it! Please pass this on. Thanks, Keith

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SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: December 12th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	Done

October 20th, 2004, 04:37 AM	#19
kanderson Joined: Sep 26th, 2004 Last Online: December 20th, 2008 Location: Springville, Utah, USA Age: 40 Posts: 364 Car: AC Cobra 427 1965 restored Rep Power: 0	Thank you!

October 20th, 2004, 04:43 AM	#20
zenon VIP Joined: Mar 8th, 2004 Last Online: April 3rd, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,546 Rep Power: 22	Hahaha, I wonder what they are going to think when they suddenly get a tonne of e-mails requesting the track layout. I'll send one right away. __________________ *Disclaimer: 'Official "What's that Song?" Guy' unless said song is European house music or sung in German.

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