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Whether you love [Top Gear USA](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/top gear usa) or think it an affront to comedic decency, one thing’s certain: the show seems to have helped spawn a new wave of car-themed programming. Adam Carolla’s [The Car Show](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/the car show) has taken to the air as a result of The History Channel’s move into fuel-soaked entertainment, and now The BBC is striking back. The Beeb has announced that [Richard Hammond](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/richard hammond) will be getting his own show on BBC America soon. Called Hard Drive with Richard Hammond, the program uses a similar format as the UK’s World’s Toughest Driving Tests.
Hammond will travel around the United States, driving and competing in some of the toughest vehicles our country has to offer. We’re sure he’ll meet some genuine characters along the way as well.
Hammond isn’t the only Top Gear presenter being awarded an American show. [James May](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/james may)will also take to BBC America with James May’s Man Lab U.S. based on the UK version of his program. Hit the jump for the full press release.Continue reading Top Gear host Hammond to get own car show in America
Top Gear host Hammond to get own car show in America](http://dev.sandbox.autoblog.com/2011/07/25/top-gear-host-hammond-to-get-own-car-show-in-america/) originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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