I Got To Be Top Gear's Star In A Reasonably Priced Car!

[@jamesrowland2002]

i watched this guy in a tesco uniform cry about how unhappy he was to like 100 people, and now a few years later he's driving with the stig. Awesome work Jimmy.

[@yar2000]

Really cool and totally deserved. He’s earned it 100%.

[@puddingpoeder2504]

yes we all love him !!

[@truantray]

Not THE Stig, A Stig.

[@amancars3807]

Il have you know, car guys dont cry! They leak coolant from the eyes.

[@GoganLiezbrecht]

@@amancars3807 and our diarrhea is mobil one

[@aidanb3322]

Its the Stig's shed dwelling cousin!

[@luxie8097]

The Stig's Somalian cousin

[@LuminalSpoon]

k I have a whiff

[@ThunderWolf535]

@@LuminalSpoon ery nice

[@LuminalSpoon]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation shut mouth hammock

[@FistofSteel1900]

@@LuminalSpoon shut up jams

[@loci5327]

It's a shame Clarkson, Hammond and May are not around TG anymore. It's like visiting the house where your grandma/grandpa lived but they are gone.

[@danielbum912]

Oof

[@458alok]

just like when Ellie came back and Dina & JJ were gone.

[@eurobeataddict103]

Can relate, sadly.

[@PaweStepien92]

YOU PICKED A WRONG HOUSE FOOL!

[@ganymedeix9511]

"It's like visiting the house where your grandma/grandpa lived but they are gone." Being asked to leave by complete strangers?

[@lostgps3005]

"Do I need to give him a handshake or something? Turn him on?" Depends what you're shaking.

[@nicholashe1198]

Some say it requires an Allen key

[@mrguest3749]

some say he is terrified of ducks

[@onefastslimjim]

ALL WE KNOW IS, HES CALLED THE STIG!

[@ryanford5387]

Some say that his breath smells like magnesium, and that he's scared of bells

[@rayhib]

8:40

[@TopGear]

Well you definitely didn't fall into mediocrity, Jim... your time was only 7 tenths off of Jay Kay, and he wrote Cosmic Girl 🙌 New Top Gear's coming this weekend too, speedy bois/girls. First episode is this Sunday featuring Chris Harris in a Ferrari SF90. Catch it on BBC One at 8pm, 4th October

[@KindaGeneric]

Permission to say cock

[@No-wz7ey]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation no jermy car gas bad for health

[@Alec_Reaper]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation tonight on bottum gear, may puts Lego up his bum

[@marres9976]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation weed car feet

[@jackk_tvv]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation COQUE

[@TheRacingMonkey]

That’s unreal! Happy for you!

[@Robbie-bp5vj]

r/wholesome

[@johnbacon4997]

Hey Monkey, are you gonna do videos on Test Drive unlimited Solar Crown

[@TheRacingMonkey]

John Bacon If it‘s anything like the previous titles... 100%

[@johnbacon4997]

@@TheRacingMonkey Its one of my favorite racing series

[@johnbacon4997]

@@TheRacingMonkey you do know it has been announced right?

[@ohthatplaneguy9347]

This track brings back so many nostalgic memories, the camera angles, everything... Even pictured Jezza shouting "And across the line!"

[@mxochimera]

Totally. That side-on shot of the line just makes the shout happen in my head :D

[@CAPDude44]

Watching the lap I had his voice in my head doing commentary

[@ItsMangel]

"Coming around Gambon aaaaand across the line!"

[@sidhantpatnaik3515]

Some where in a parallel universe. "Now who here would like to see Jimmy's lap?"

[@benmatrix]

Aaaand across the line

[@bukanmatin5973]

Damn, you made me sad, that would be a beautiful sight indeed

[@jvccr7533]

Same.

[@brunolang210]

Imagine the iconic trio and the sim racing shed dweller chad as stig

[@ManasGangwar]

Legendary

[@HRM.H]

A shed vs shed race with the trio would be amazing.

[@NoxiousHangman]

Hammond, Clarkson , May

[@HRM.H]

A Shed build off , i already know who will win , either Jimmy with a rb26 powered shed. Or May with a overengineerd hybrid shed.

[@gloomybot]

Yes pls jimmy as stig.

[@8x6apexdoubledoorshed37]

Star in a reasonably priced Shed

[@Cynderfan35]

"Look what you've done to my bloody shed, man!" *James May*

[@michaelmayo2489]

Cynderfan35 legendary moment

[@ricer34567]

Imagine James shouting: JIMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!

[@CMDRSweeper]

@@mountainracing2145 These days it is cheaper and easier to get on Top Gear than what it used to be. Ever since they fell on the wayside when the famous trio left, they have to try to grasp at some straws to stay relevant or live on their back catalogue. If Jimmer hadn't been with the F1 Pros at the start of this Corona situation, he wouldn't have made it... Also helped by DriveTribe too though :D

[@johnhodgetts6617]

@@CMDRSweeper But some actor plugging a new film gets on TG purely on their driving merit and is more deserving than Jimmer, right? Jimmer has earned his place, don't try to cheapen it.

[@keltecracing4122]

Some say he has never seen sunlight ever, and he can’t drive stick. he’s not the stig, but he IS the stigs shed dwelling cousin.

[@maxreece2402]

This should be top comment

[@madcow158]

Underrated comment.

[@paulvanzyl2385]

its the stigs shed dwelling sim racing cousin

[@mazzacrazza1200]

Why did I read this in jeremys voice

[@AeonAxisProductions]

"The stigs Shed dwelling cousin, but only by marriage"

[@SouthPawRacer]

9:10 I swear I can hear an "aaaAAAaaa" as y'all go across the line Over the moon for you mate, looked like great fun!

[@ToxicCool2]

Good to see you heree!

[@MrTrackday1]

Hahahahahaha I didn't catch that the first time lmao

[@NateLupson]

9:11 Jimmy I can hear you WAHing LOL

[@e24hh89]

WAAA

[@glenwaldrop8166]

I thought I heard that. lol

[@MauiricioCanales]

Sounds like waluigi! Lol

[@valentin7574]

Didn't hear it the first time around, now I'm ded lul

[@irrsinnrainer]

I would give my left nut to see Jimmy being interviewed by Clarkson back in the day. Shame that it's not possible anymore. But I'm happy to see our Shed Boi has made it to TopGear

[@harryqiddel1247]

Next stop is the grand tour

[@kektaro]

with luck he'll be in grand tour and will die driving his shed

[@BlakjeKaas]

Send it in, you never know!

[@20thcenturygamer22]

I can picture it: "So, Jimmy.. What's youtube?"

[@averagesundaydriver8122]

@@kektaro Can't happen. Amazon only wanted to do the specials anymore, so it'll be like Seamen from here on out. Just one big movie, not stars in cars. And that sucks, because most of the specials are among my least favorite episodes. There's no bad episodes of Top Gear, or TGT, but the specials never appealed to me so much. Edit: I should clarify, the TGT specials are the boring ones. The Top Gear ones were cool.

[@ALWYNJOSERAJA]

I didn't know the tier barrier comes up so fast. Never seen that angle before. Kind of narrow and scary tbh. Jimmy always delivers though. Great content.

[@OoogaBoog]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@norwegianmountainbiker236]

I thought he was about to hit them

[@evilspoons]

Yeah, the Dunsfold Test Track is really weird in Forza after you've been watching it on TV for years. Nothing feels like it's in the "right" place. This footage sorta links the two together.

[@akmal94ibrahim]

It did looked like he was aiming for the tires

[@mattmattmatt131313]

Are those tires always in the exact same position? Maybe it's the camera angles, but I was watching some of the older Top Gear footage (Matt LeBlanc, Rowan Atkinson) and they don't seem that close in those shots.

[@F0RM4T]

Love the fact that they gave him the top gear color graded footage!

[@Fatty420]

Some say he's a bit thicc, and that he punts F1 legends in his spare time.

[@sebastianL42]

He the stig shed dwelling cousin

[@adolphsfather4834]

Jimmer

[@sw96]

"This guy's insane, what've you been feeding him man?" - Prius drivers Jimmy, they release them onto the track at night and he chases them down so he can feed.

[@Dante-sw5gh]

I think it's not only Prius drivers but also Morris Marina owners

[@pershooo]

This really is a certified hood classic

[@TheFriendlyViking]

REAL TRACK SHIT

[@jeremysantosa7147]

TRACKAHOLICS NATION

[@ohriaznov]

Damn son, where'd you find this?

[@SergeantMoetz]

I honestly and wholeheartedly think that you'd have a pretty decent shot at being a future Top Gear host. You would represent a whole new generation of car enthusiasts, a quality that current TG is missing in any of their hosts. You shine in front of the camera and you have the humour and driving skills to back it up.

[@youkofoxy]

Wait... Did they got rid of Chris?!

[@m1co294]

@@youkofoxy if you mean Chris Evans then yes, he backed out of Top Gear

[@abysss91]

Oh wow, who would have known that Jimmy would end up on Top Gear! Congrats man!

[@spinslot9772]

Jimmy you are one of those people who are naturally funny, you dont need to put effort in, its just you. Dont ever stop doing what you do, you deserve everything good that comes your way mate.

[@MSTBNDT]

Can't wait to see the full episode

[@_96marta]

“And now, tonight, we have a star of a different kind joining us in the reasonably priced car. He is a racing driver, and a racing commentator for the Grand Turismo series, but his cars don’t actually exist. Let’s find out what really goes on in his shed. It’s Jimmy Broadbent!”

[@LJRacing233]

Read this in Clarkson’s voice

[@DaniMacYo]

Into Gambon and across the line! That was freakin awesome. The footage looked great you definitely looked quick out there man. 6:02 Neeeooowww Heading towards the follow through and Bentley you were so close to that barrier you left nothing on the right as tight as you could get it. My brother has an 86GT Auto it’s fun to drive. It’s not stock though with body kit and performance exhaust manifold giving 230 BHP. The thing really grips up well on acceleration. So I don’t know what a stock manual version is like in comparison but I’m sure it’s fun all the same.

[@Glinty_]

Perhaps Jim’s on there because of Chris Harris’ tweet about e-sports 😳😂

[@TenderHooligan]

What did he say

[@sameeradam3175]

@@TenderHooligan commenting to also find out

[@LunaNicoleTheFox]

what did he tweet

[@stratokast4730]

What did he say?

[@superandrd]

@@TenderHooligan Something along the lines "lol it's just a game tho, who cares?" in response to the Pagenaud/Norris Indy 500 crash controversy

[@RobertMajors]

Im honestly just grateful to have been one of the people to watch your journey. Congratz on all thr success jimmy!

[@tommy93hun]

8:30 Hey that's me!

[@tazz86]

thanks now I'll never stop picturing mio as the stig

[@aidengraves7737]

9:47 Hey, it's the Top Gear production offices! 😂

[@The_Amateur_Hour]

So nostalgic seeing these camera angles again, since I stopped watching TG and started watching GT. Superb experience you’ve got to have. Cheers!

[@eggymedia190]

Wots gt

[@sexycowman]

@@eggymedia190 grand titties

[@BorkenGarage]

In 12 months you'll be hosting this show mate.

[@aboriani]

Fuck yeah! He would be a better host than the current three...

[@TheDevilWAH]

I would love to see that.

[@liamthomas9622]

Tonight on attempting to get in to first gear, Jimmer struggles to use the clutch

[@NPW007]

Helll yeah

[@SkillzorZ021]

BBC backstreet boi confirmed

[@mrb6094]

I have an 86. The mic crackle is just the interior rattling to bits.

[@ActNasty5]

My trunk release makes hella noise with my exhaust lmao

[@Hijargo]

@@ActNasty5 my third brake light makes an awful vibration because of my exhaust haha

[@kibbo0]

9:54 That is the day dun here at Dunsfold.

[@kaishassen9513]

I've been following you for almost a year now, you literally put a smile on my face every time you do stuff like this, it's like unlocking new levels in a game, every time you accomplish some dream of yours and I'm happy for you

[@edxogone]

3:09 makes me feel like I'm watching my own race replay in Gran Turismo

[@ConnerSpeed6]

Massive congrats, man. Well deserved. Absolutely amazing.

[@Aziial]

Next video: 'Can I beat my time at the Top Gear Test Track'

[@cunuchc6153]

So proud of you, Jimmy!

[@Matthew-vz7pt]

I was imagining clarkson’s voice the whole way round

[@ferdyryhan5647]

Yeah, i wish clarkson, james, hammond still in top gear

[@heretustay]

So happy for you jimmers! Cheers and hopefully more to come for you!

[@benevery]

"Just like the simulations"

[@D25Bev]

You barely missed out on the top time to a pro racing driver. Great job Jimmy! It's like watching a mate get to drive the top gear track :)

[@edwardburek1717]

"Hey guys, new Stig here..." That should justify the licence fee....

[@Pilot.0101]

The evolution of your real driving this passed few years has been massive and great to see! Clearly not only quick but decent with your observations of your own driving. The way you coached yourself during those hot laps was very professional.

[@cardboardandroid5498]

Jimmy asking if he needs to give The Stig a 'handshake' to turn him on......... I think thats on a different website, certainly not a youtube video.

[@EpicToastie]

Absolutely amazing jimmy. I love how many opportunities you're getting from youtube and hope the racing championship you were supposed to do here in Germany will go underway soon!

[@edmurth]

Some say he bullies GTE’s in his tractor, all we know is he’s called Jamblebork...

[@1234Jaytay]

Love the videos! Just getting into sim racing however at the same time, your channel is reigniting my love for cars and racing. Thanks 👍

[@beloit9115]

This may be the only episode of the new crew Top Gear I ever watch.

[@davecamyt]

Good lad Jimmy. Well and truly sending on behalf of us all!

[@cvtt3194]

You're a legend Jimmy, more of a celebrity than any of the current top gear presenters.

[@hazmania6073]

This is absolutely insane Jimmer!! So happy for you man. Starting to see the fruits of your hard work :)

[@capta1nher0]

What episode will this be on, I haven't watched top gear since Clarkson left but will endure an episode to watch Jimmer thrash it round the track.

[@Anankin12]

Up to know

[@akmal94ibrahim]

Park

[@jonclark25]

Sometime in autumn I believe... i think they film these just before they release so in next month or two. New top gear is good now with Freddie, Chris and Paddy. Dare I say it just as good as when Clarkson Hammond and may were in their prime in my opinion!

[@MeanGeneSanDiego]

@@jonclark25 Pfft! These new clowns ALL speak with thick brogues... can't stand to listen to them.

[@capta1nher0]

For me what really turned me off was the forced camaraderie and banter, just made me cringe. Clarkson and co was a genuine love / hate relationship but I might just give it a go now that Evans is gone.

[@robertblair8479]

So happy u seem so much more confident and happy when your do these events fair play jimmy

[@blackness010]

Next year Jimmy is in F2

[@jvshotta8845]

He'll be racing with the legendary Lord Rags soon enough. lol

[@t.nelson8392]

2022 Jimmy taking Bottas seat

[@timestampguy7292]

2030 jimmy is 17 times world champion

[@1997paulr]

This was incredible jimmer! You would honestly be an awesome presenter on the show

[@bongocat5223]

The DaveStation star in the reasonably fast car

[@stuartculshaw5342]

Jimmy Broadbent IS youtube. Good lad, keep it up. Proud of you

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

9:25 Some say he once got assaulted by a Barometer

[@bushell53]

Looks like 1:36 ish if the cuts are right, nice lap! Top is 35.4 and second is 36.1 so you'll be up there Jimmer well done!

[@TheElectronNinja]

Even though it is cool that he is on Top Gear, Top Gear isn't really Top Gear without Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond.

[@markellis197]

Living the dream Jimmy. All the hard work and long hours paying off. Well done Lad 👍.

[@elnico135]

2:18 The car got scared by Jimmer

[@endlessoul]

Pretty sweet, isn't it? A few years back I got to meet "A Stig" and slam a C'eeD across the track. In fact, my avatar is from the Atom drive. So great.

[@Cnupoc]

Some say he's a nerd. Some say he doesn't come out of his mom's basement. All we know is, It's the Stig's sim-racing cousin!

[@kyber8117]

Bloody hell Jimmy I'm so fkn happy for you man!!! You've come a LONG way!!

[@Arthur-jx8bm]

*Reasonably fast car, priced car was Jezza, May and Hammond before BBC went full rebrand

[@green90s]

It makes me so happy to see you get all these amazing opportunities.

[@Madagon367]

Bottled the start. You could basically hear the pro driver go: 'Not as easy as your Nintendo now is it?!'

[@riccardopetrina4212]

He was driving that Mercedes Gran Turismo style, just powersliding in a superb way. Really appreciate this vid, alsao your lap in the GT86 was very good, you really pushed that car.

[@motorcityoctane6713]

We need The Stig sim racing in Jimmy's shed

[@MrMolova]

I like to think you don't have the audio from the passenger lap due to the stig actually being a chatty lad and the BBC hitting you with an NDA before filming ;) Having been round Dunsfold myself, be proud of your time man, very good time for two timed runs only. Amazing that you're on TG though.

[@djdrwatson]

6:02 OMG! That was a bit close!! 😱

[@tyrantworm7392]

Inch is as good as a mile and the correct line is as close as possible ;)

[@maxnaz47]

Thanks for the leaderboard plug, otherwise i wouldn't have any reference or context as to how 'quick' your lap was.

[@robashley8216]

Who else here was doing classic Clarkson commentary during his run? I could hear in my head "And across the line" after he finished

[@aaronjenkinson]

"Nice and tidy through Gambon..."

[@coolname545]

This is exactly why I became a member. Real happy for ya Jimmer!

[@eurobeataddict103]

"And across the line!"

[@SKEPGFX]

You've come a long way for a Sussex boi! Not many of us make it that far! But you've fucking earnt it Jimmer! Glad to see you doing so well!

[@versthappening603]

Now imagine if he was with Clarkson, Hammond and May.

[@purplecowgaming6882]

Being in the first 100 comments? NICE. This was an awesome video! Now if only we could've heard the chat with the stig... I want it, but I know we may not have it, bless that camera-shy boi.

[@Jajeweet]

That must be a dream come true !

[@razghost2]

I don't know what impresses me more, the Stig's handling of that car through Gambon or the nerves of steel of that cameraman

[@mehmetkara2752]

congrats jimmer!!!!!!!!!!

[@mehmetkara2752]

first?

[@mehmetkara2752]

I am first, epic

[@Glimiril]

Short intro, get's a thumbs up instant :) Thank you Jimmy :D

[@murphyhigson1578]

The stigs sim racer punting brother

[@samuraix9729]

This is MOST EPIC Jimmer! you've definitely made it now, mate!

[@christopherlees3684]

I didn't know anyone still watched Top Gear. Never heard it mentioned for years now. Not joking

[@m1co294]

the Top Gear everyone knows moved onto Amazon as The Grand Tour now, the Top Gear that exists today needs better presenters. Chris Harris is fine but the others are a bottleneck

[@dropassassinofficial]

Things are coming together for you Jimmy, you deserve all this

[@AdamHarrisonEros]

Does this mean we’ll see you on Top Gear?

[@RPLAsmodeus]

Dude! You're making it bro. Great to see.

[@BlueBaron3x7]

Well done Jimmy, unfortunately no one watches Top Gear anymore!

[@glenwaldrop8166]

I'll watch one episode for Jimmy.

[@BlueBaron3x7]

@@glenwaldrop8166 But he got to let us know when it is :)

[@glenwaldrop8166]

@@BlueBaron3x7 Yep. I asked. He hasn't replied. He might not know yet.

[@a8uella]

this is such a dream. I can just see it, jimmy is gone host a car show in the future. This is too good

[@aravsandhala6821]

havent watched new top gear since the three left.

[@seanslater]

What an awesome experience - this will be a reason to check out the episode when it goes to air!

[@Toropetskii]

My first thought: Wow, so I'll get to see him banter with Clarkson! Second thought: Wait a minute... This show still exists? What a farce lol

[@TurboSunShine]

SOO looking forward to seeing the TG episode, is the airing date public?

[@robin_marriott]

That’s a quick time, you’d be third on the real leaderboard.

[@mwstagg]

Congrats my friend, you deserve it all, stay humble, stay awesome!

[@clydefrog4959]

When jeremy, james and richard left so did my interest.

[@finnrockefeller669]

Great things for you this year man, you’re a legend.