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more about #tannerfoust more comments → mr_dude: That zr1 seems short two wheels. #granturismo more » LuciferV8: *a worthy car?* Proper punctuation is key. more » LuciferV8: My question is: If this is possible,why didn't Toyota stick a V8 in the damn TC to begin with. They can still make a crappy fuel efficient, all-show, ... more » TheSandyClam: That engine must be absolutely BURIED in the TRD catalog! more » CLR_flip: This form of motorsport is being ruined by factory backed cars, like many other motorsports in the past. It started with Hubinnete and his factory bac... more » theeastbaykid: Drifting needs homologation rules. more » BTLFED: Ugh! This is why I have stopped watching drifting. It is becoming the same as NASCAR. How in the hell is someone with a "normal" car even supposed to ... more » Mobius: What is it with energy drinks and going sideways? more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Does NASCAR have a series this ting could run in? Because it sounds like a great car. And it would be cool for it to race, rather than doing fancy b... more » SirNotAppearing: My wife had one for a couple years (she got the 5 speed, I was so proud). It was a fun little car, sort-of sporty, well appointed with no options, and... more » engineerd: So, Formula D is going the same direction as NASCAR. Start off with off-the-showroom-floor cars, make a few mods, and go race. Move on to purpose-bu... more » Pessimippopotamus: Foust doesn't do team drifting, so I won't see that at the Long Beach Grand Prix this weekend. more » wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: What a waste of a V8. Ugh. I don't see any appeal in the tC. Its not fast, its not frugal, its very feminine looking. Its a well appointed cabin, yes,... more » A strolling player got drunk and: Holy. uh. Holy moly! I've just had another idea for Prius engine swap... more » makopolo: I like the hydraulic handbrake!!!! i wonder if someone will buy a scion because they saw it drifting on TV, what a dissapointment. more » -
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Tanner Foust's Scion tC Drift Car: V8-Powered, RWD, Ridiculous
U.S. Top Gear non-host and racer Tanner Foust, a champion drifter, has traded in his Nissan 350Z to get fast and furious with this: a RWD, NASCAR V8-powered Scion tC Formula Drift car. More » -
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NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure
Due to the failure of Knight Rider and expected production costs, NBC has decided to pass on Top Gear USA. The BBC's shopping the US rendition of the hit show to interested cable outlets. -
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Tanner Foust To Replace Travis Pastrana In ROC After Recent Injury
Confirmation of Travis Pastrana's recent hip and ankle injury comes today in a press release announcing he'll be replaced in this weekend's Race of Champions by fellow Rally America driver Tanner Foust. -
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EXCLUSIVE: US Top Gear To Put Howie Mandel And Melanie B In Reasonably-Priced Kia Rio
Well folks, we've now heard from two separate sources that the reasonably-priced car that Adam Carolla, Tanner Foust and Eric Stromer will drop stars behind the wheel of will be none other than the Kia Rio. But that's not all we've learned. Our sources also tell us the first two stars to sit behind the wheel will be the Dealin' Howie Mandel and Spice Girl Melanie B. And with that choice, the producers have now set aside any questions about whether they'll be kowtowing to the needs of the network. But hey, we've got an added surprise for you — some on-set pictures that have come by way of the Motive Mag/VWVortex Car Lounge. Remember, if you happen to be on-set tomorrow, snag us some shots. More » -
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Who Is Tanner Foust?
As part of our coverage of the announcement of the Top Gear USA pilot, we've put together a special feature on each of the three co-hosts. First was Adam Carolla. Next up is Tanner Foust. Nobody is questioning whether Tanner Foust can drive or not; he's already proven himself a pro hot-shoe having won a gold medal at the 2007 X-Games Rally and a championship in the 2007 Formula Drift series. He's also had experience in front of the lens, which is a good start, but will he be able to deliver wit on par with Clarkson, Hammond, and May, or will he be a silent Stig? More » -
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Top Gear Officially Coming To NBC!
It's official — Adam Carolla, Tanner Foust and Eric Stromer will be the threesome of hosts for NBC's US version of the greatest driving show ever — Top Gear. We've got the full press release with all the details on Top Gear USA below the jump. More »
