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Old 10-13-2008, 11:15 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Clarkson injured

Clarkson injured in head-on crash during filming - Autoblog
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Old 10-13-2008, 11:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Yikes that sucks, good thing it doesn't sound as bad as Richard's accident in the rocket car... still, sounds bad

Not a bad record though, 31 years of driving until his first serious accident... and considering how he drives... lol
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Old 10-13-2008, 11:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Good man, kept his sense of humor!

Since it happened while filming, I'm sure we hear/see more about this soon...
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Old 10-13-2008, 11:28 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Ouch! Get well soon Jeremy.
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Old 10-13-2008, 11:32 AM   #5 (permalink)
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i hope he gets well.........soon.
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Old 10-13-2008, 12:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Hope he was wearing a helmet....but I don't think I've ever seen him with one on !
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Old 10-13-2008, 12:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Clarkson's head is too big for a helmet!
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Old 10-13-2008, 01:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Hope he was wearing a helmet....but I don't think I've ever seen him with one on !
That's a good point! Only in the Caparo...Get well, JC.

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Old 10-13-2008, 01:41 PM   #9 (permalink)
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his wife said he's fine. i call exaggeration.

either way glad it wasn't too serious.
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:24 AM   #10 (permalink)
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He is the reason i even know what a lotus is....hope he gets well soon
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:44 AM   #11 (permalink)
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He's my favorite automotive journalist. I hope he heals up okay
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Old 10-15-2008, 01:33 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Glad he is ok. I cant wait to see the crash.
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:07 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Get well soon big guy. We need our fix of Top Gear.
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Old 10-18-2008, 07:13 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Even though Clarkson is a jackass British snob, I find him to be thoroughly entertaining and wish him a quick and full recovery.
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