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Title: On very soon
Post by: BazaJT on 25 June 2013, 19:20:22

Calendar news on ITV are soon going "live" to Elvington near York for a record speed attempt by a battery powered car.Elvington  was the scene of the crash in which Richard Hammond[of Top Gear]very nearly lost his life.

Title: Re: On very soon
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 June 2013, 19:22:35

New Top Gear series starting this Sunday... Just remembered  :y

http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2013/06/24/its-the-trailer-for-our-new-series-2/

Title: Re: On very soon
Post by: BazaJT on 25 June 2013, 19:26:52

They've now changed it and are saying they show it on the news later on tonight!!Chap in charge says they've had it up to 180m.p.h so far but that was a one way run and of course they need a two way run for a record to stand.

Title: Re: On very soon
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 June 2013, 19:37:47

Quote from: BazaJT on 25 June 2013, 19:26:52

They've now changed it and are saying they show it on the news later on tonight!!Chap in charge says they've had it up to 180m.p.h so far but that was a one way run and of course they need a two way run for a record to stand.

Still on this Sunday 30 June, 8pm, BBC Two   ???

Title: Re: On very soon
Post by: dbdb on 26 June 2013, 00:37:48

Quote from: BazaJT on 25 June 2013, 19:26:52

They've now changed it and are saying they show it on the news later on tonight!!Chap in charge says they've had it up to 180m.p.h so far but that was a one way run and of course they need a two way run for a record to stand.

204mph
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23051252 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23051252)