news.bbc.co.uk — Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was observing the highest safety standards before the jet-powered car he was driving crashed, event organisers say. Primetime Land Speed Engineering also denied reports that Hammond was trying to break the British land speed record.
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ifelixSep 21, 2006Submitter
Story has been updatedTop Gear presenter Richard Hammond has suffered a "significant brain injury" after crashing a jet-powered car at speeds of up to 300mph during filming.Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they were "reasonably optimistic" the 36-year-old would make a good recovery.
Closed AccountSep 22, 2006
I really, really hope he makes a full recovery. Top Gear wouldn't be the same without his amazingly white teeth.
repairmanSep 22, 2006
Good to hear he is stable now. He scared the crap out of me when he gave his van the old "scandinavian flick" and rolled it last season. This, of course, is a much more serious crash though.
myteaSep 22, 2006
I agree, Top Gear is one of the best show's on TV.. and I'm not really that fussed about cars..
hp844182Sep 22, 2006
That brought a smile to my face.
afromanSep 22, 2006
Hampster get well soon!We need you to burn down more campers...I had a freaking heart attack watching that episode this past season. he threw the sofa cushion on fire out the camper windo into another camper..HAHAbe well, Top Gear need you.
crash999Sep 23, 2006
"Last year, lobby group Transport 2000 called for the show to be taken off the air accusing it of "glamorising speed and failing to make the connection with danger on the roads"."Retards.
planetsweetSep 23, 2006
For anyone interested in showing support for Richard Hammond, they may like to consider making a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance that took him so speedily to hospital. In any case, the site is worth a visit to see the amount that has been raised. The Hamster will be pleased to see what has been achieved. Go here: <a class="user" href="http://www.justgiving.com/phrichardhammond">http://www.justgiving.com/phrichardhammond</a>
endlessrayneSep 26, 2006
A slightly adjusted version has been played on the Discovery Channel here in the states.. although it was only a few episodes. Pretty short lived. Oh well, I'll just keep getting it through other means.