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Top Gear's Richard Hammond is seriously ill in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car while filming for the BBC programme. The 36-year-old presenter was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary's neurological unit. A spokesman for the hospital said Mr Hammond was "stable". Mr Hammond had been driving a dragster-style car capable of reaching 300mph at the former RAF airfield in Elvington, near York.

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Scary stuff....hopefully he pulls through ok.
The show definately wouldn't be the same without him.

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wow, thats a shame that something like this has to happen to a young fellow, especially a real cool one like richard...he's awesome host on top gear, i love each and every review he does...i just hope its not too serious and he has a speedy recovery...just goes to show the real power behind a motor vehicle...

i know it probably wasnt his fault at all...but any car can still kill ya...im not the most responsible driver myself...but you gotta know the limitations of whatever you're driving...im sure richard did and it was just something gone wrong (havent read the article yet, probably says in there) (sorry if im rambling, im just shocked really)

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Mikey, he was driving a jet-powered car.

But yeah, hopefully he pulls through. top gear is an awesome show and it wouldn't be the same without him.

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This is what he was driving when he crashed:



Luckily, it seems he is already in stable condition.

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re: "Top Gear" Host Richard ...

sh!t, I misread Richard Gere, and wondered what he shoved up his a55 again... sorry... carry on then...

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Saw this earlier.

I am crushed.

I am sorry to hear this.

As for the test itself...don't Top Fuel Dragsters push 300mph in a quater mile? Why would they need a jet powered dragster to break that speed mark?

I can guarantee this is rocking the nation right now

Poor Richard

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Originally posted by Orko Why would they need a jet powered dragster to break that speed mark?

The relentless quest for speed?

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What's the last thing that went through his mind when he hit the dirt?

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Originally posted by Abercrombie What's the last thing that went through his mind when he hit the dirt?

Probably the same thing Steve Irwin was thinking - "Crikey!"

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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