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Superstars of Speed

Episode 2 of 6

Jeremy Clarkson explores the appeal of rapid transit. To learn why some excel at high speed and others don't, Clarkson questions Michael Schumacher, Colin McRae and Greg Rusedski.

Jeremy Clarkson explores the appeal of rapid transit. Why are some of us good at going fast while others are hopeless? As Jeremy Clarkson tries to find out, he discovers that even Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher does not understand why he is a winner. Playing slapsies with the champ, he discovers Schumacher has just the same reaction times as anyone else.Then, as he crashes rally champion Colin McRae's car, Clarkson finds practice isn't enough. But after he plays tennis against the world's fastest server, Greg Rusedski, and takes to the skies in the world's most dangerous spin, he discovers there's something extra needed to be an absolute champion: nerves of steel, a killer instinct and a lack of guilt.

29 minutes

Last on

Fri 5 Jul 2002 22:00

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