go back and look at the first series of "proper" top gear.. it sucked.. first episode of Australian version.. sucked. There was some unneeded to me explanation, but the show is not for me.. actually it's not for us. it's to bring a whole new audience into the fold.

Don't compare it to British top gear that's had 15 seasons to get their chemistry perfected. compare it to every other car show that has graced american airwaves. and then there is the "top gear curse" there are 5 regional top gears now and in every market one host does not make it past season one.

I see Promise in Tanner.. he just needs to try less hard and be natural.. Adam is a Funny Mf'er and I can relate to his New York Italian comedy style.. The Gentle "$#!T" with each shift was pretty funny.

from what I've seen the Moonshine run episode will be epic. as will the "finding a great american car" challenge. I don't know about the "toughest trucks in the toughest state" challenge Dodge vs. Cheby vs. Ford. as I have not seen any footage of that one.. I'm not going to drop spoilers but this episode needed to be more plain Jane to explain the format.

Like I said, compaired to EVERY other car show on the air.. it's a work of art. and for the sake of the unwashed masses I hope it stays on the air..