The History Channel released a new clip today from the American version of Top Gear. Do yourself a favor and watch it in full HD:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpGxfb-IRns&hd=1

I think it’s pretty safe to say that it’s not as good as the original British version, but remember that they’ve had over 100 episodes to refine it. Go back and watch season 1. It was frankly rather crap compared to the show we know and love today.

So please don’t be too quick to judge this American version, especially since no one says you can’t watch both shows.