mart360

The Hamster roll is to be shown

Car News | MSN Cars UK - Top Gear to show Hammond crash

What was his quote last time he got let loose with something with a bit of power

hmmm

"i am a driving god" springs to mind!!

expect copious amounts of clarkson abuse


Mart

Jamo

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mickywrx

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Saw that in the paper too.

If "Hamster" is happy for the footage to be shown, then show it they should.

Tidgy

top lad

Clarebabes

I love him and he's a great bloke too.

Shark Man

In the end I suppose its likely the footage would be leaked anyway, so may as well show it and get it done with.

Hopefully it'll appease the lentil muchers that keep watching the show purely in hope to make a complaint, as it will show that motorsport is dangerous and you could be killed. And will be contrary to the flagrant glorifying of speed which they keep moaning about

Leslie

If I watch motor racing the last thing I want to see is a crash since I would rather that they drive on the limit but by use of skill keep it all on the road.

Similarly I don't particularly want to see Hammond's crash and would personally prefer that it was not shown for the delectation of those who rather ghoulishly I think take delight in seeing someone get badly injured. That is up to him of course and what they said is no excuse since he can easily see it privately if he wants.

Before you say it of course-I don't have to watch it anyway but I said what I did on a point of principle.

Les

N1gel 1970

is this going to be shown on a t.v programme that Uncle Buck has told us is being axed??

mark engers

I maintain that Richard Hammond's accident simply wasn't that serious. He got a chipped tooth and bonk on the head, big deal.

Fair play on his recovery but please, less of the hero worship.

Please can I suggest you divert your misplaced worship towards someone who deserves it, like these poor wretches:

Mother and children have limbs amputated - Britain - Times Online

Gav

I think they'll show it as a "look how good the safety of current race cars etc etc is, or he would have most certainly died"

I think it's a good thing to show

scoobfan

Excellent - If he want's it shown then it should be.

Lovely spread in OK! magazine of him and his family this week !!!!

Rob

Rudolph Hooker

Obviously know more than his Doctors. Must be good to be in such a priviliged position.
Did you see him or look at his records? How on earth can you know this? When his Doctors said he was (a) lucky to be alive and (b) lucky not to have ended up a cabbage.

scoobfan

This happens to be a motoring forum and "Hamster" a much liked person on
one of the sites favorite TV programmes, Top Gear.

Yes, what happened on the M4 was tragic, but it's simply not relevant to this
thread.

Rob

Leslie

There is nothing wrong about people expressing their regrets at Hammond's crash and his undoubtedly serious injuries and wishing him all the best since he is a very good presenter and much appreciated and liked by people on this forum.

Where on earth did you get the idea that people don't feel sorry for others such as the example you gave above.

It looks as though you are purely looking for an excuse to criticise others on Scoobynet for your own rather strange reasons.

Have you heard of the terms "troll", as well as "stalker"?

Les

JAKbauer24

HERE HERE ....... May I point out I raced on Elvington the day after the crash and the same team of marshal's were working.... and his crash was Not 300Mph but 180mph I know this is still a high speed but way less impressive plus the chief marshall said the crash was **** all not even a big impact ...

Sub97

Leslie - are you the dullest person on Scoobynet?

(After me of course!)

94impreza

I can't believe this.
Impressive ? what a stupid word to use when 2 children could have quite easily grown up without a father. I doubt anyone will be scoring his crash on "artistic integrity" but more interested to see how and why we nearly lost a decent bloke. It was a big story and i for one would like to see how it happened as i think we all realise how close we came to losing not only a great presenter but a great show.
As grateful as he is to the rescue team who helped save his life i'm sure a big part of the show will be dedicated to the Ambulance service and those generous people who have now helped buy a second rescue helicopter.

Its a good story with a good ending, how anybody can be negative about it is beyond me.

scoobfan

Leslie

Could well be of course, but I would appreciate it if you explained exactly what you mean anyway.

Good post 94impreza.

Les

Apparition

I Know you're not dull Les, in fact, you present and have presented over the recent years, the MOST balanced responses to threads above anyone else on Scoobynet. You have never risen to baited jibes ,such as have been presented here today, you maintain a very level headed approach to every subject under the (currently infrequent) sun.
Good on ya.
Yve

Leslie

Thanks Yve

Les

unclebuck

Well, the result of them saying the crash would be screened on the new series of TopGear has resulted in it getting axed again.

dashpig

- plaster for every sore

scoobfan

**** it, move it over to channel 5, they'll show it !!

Rob

94impreza

Top gear getting axed ?

astraboy

Erm, no!
Les's exploits are nothing short of
The fact he doesnt brag about them and understates the superlatives that he's seen in his life makes it all the more impressive.
Check his post history and you'll know what I'm saying is the truth.
Dull... You utter claxon
astraboy.