Top Gear US Test Track

     With the upcoming pilot of the US Top Gear on the History Channel on November 21st, more information about the show is coming out. One big point is the top secret location (which is located here) at the Marine Corps Air Station in El Toro, CA (see that Kynndarrn, sounds like a road trip) and the test track has been laid out.

     An interesting fact that is unique to this track, unlike most test tracks like the British Top Gear, is that there is are elevation differences. Thats important to really test the cars. There is a 10 foot incline leading up to and from corner B3. The back stretch seems to be long enough to get some speed. Its said that a Ferrari 599 got up to 130-140 mph before braking into the corner.

     Seeing some of the comments on some of the message boards, the first season has already been taped and it will be amazing.