Well, the few times the UK boys have used boats, they've been passengers as much as they've been at the helm. In the Riviera race (the closest comparison to the Florida race from last weekend, just boat and car), May only got to steer in the harbor. But he did manage to seem more engaged riding in a speedboat than Rutledge did. We didn't even see any tasteful shots of vomiting.
I do wonder if Top Gear USA will manage to get Indy or NASCAR drivers to post laps like the F1 boys have done for the mothership. I have to think that would have some positive impact on ratings. David ________________________________ From: Kevin M. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Top Gear Christmas Special(s) > Still without cable for another 10 days, so I do appreciate the bits coming > out. The USA guys are getting better, At this point, I have to say that of the three, Rutledge Wood is dead weight on the show. In last weekend's episode, the guys raced in a plane, boat, and car, but only one of the the three actually drove the vehicle in question. I've noticed Rutledge sit in the passenger seat for many of the challenges, and it is starting to annoy me. That episode would have been better if the other guys had learned to fly or steer a speed boat. Having Faust and Wood just sitting in vehicles watching other people drive seemed like a waste. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
