Drove an Ariel Atom Yesterday!

***Ben*** · 06-21-2006, 06:12 PM

Kevin and I went out to Willow Springs yesterday to interview Jeremy Clarkson of TopGear. Unfortunately, his contract would not allow for him to take part in an interview, but we did get an interview with the director which will be available on HSPN soon.

Besides the interview, we got to meet and chat with Jeremy as well as drive the Ariel Atom.

Us with Jeremy:

And yes, the Atom WILL completely destroy your face!

Some *slightly* more normal looking shots:

It was quite a day!

***Insane06STi*** · 06-21-2006, 06:13 PM

Fun fun fun!

aznboi320 · 06-21-2006, 06:14 PM

Jeremy Clarkson

goddamn he is tall

OKflyswatter · 06-21-2006, 06:16 PM

Lucky dogs! Wish I was there.

STidriver12 · 06-21-2006, 06:16 PM

man lucky ya that u drove atom and met that cool dude jeremy
i want meet him and test drive those sweet atom

it hurt when ur face is pull by gforce cause from atom without windshield or something like that?

Jas0nn · 06-21-2006, 06:21 PM

so jealous

***Ben*** · 06-21-2006, 06:24 PM

Just realized I posted this in general instead of off-topic. *slaps wrist*

Thread moved

SubyFi · 06-21-2006, 06:29 PM

How many bugs did you swallow with your mouth open while driving the Atom?

You guys were speeding down the pit road between Big Willow and Streets!

sti robot · 06-21-2006, 06:32 PM

wow...rock on! I wish I was there.

***Nivek*** · 06-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubyFi

You guys were speeding down the pit road between Big Willow and Streets!

Yeah, that was not a good idea based on what happened later (I am writing my review now which tells all about what happened). With the opportunity to go zero to sixty in 2.8 seconds, it was a bit difficult to restrain myself.

06-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#1
*Ben* Retired Admin Feedback Score: 13 reviews Car: Team RD #27 Race Car My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 3,709 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 1969	Drove an Ariel Atom Yesterday! Kevin and I went out to Willow Springs yesterday to interview Jeremy Clarkson of TopGear. Unfortunately, his contract would not allow for him to take part in an interview, but we did get an interview with the director which will be available on HSPN soon. Besides the interview, we got to meet and chat with Jeremy as well as drive the Ariel Atom. Us with Jeremy: And yes, the Atom WILL completely destroy your face! Some slightly more normal looking shots: It was quite a day!

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06-21-2006, 06:13 PM	#2
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Feedback Score: 9 reviews My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: Tornado Alley SouthMD Posts: 17,340 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Fun fun fun!

06-21-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
aznboi320 Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Steel Grey 06 STI Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Jeremy Clarkson goddamn he is tall

06-21-2006, 06:16 PM	#4
OKflyswatter Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 2004 WRX STi and 2005 3.0R Outback Fav Mod: Two kids' seats. They really change the tone of any car! Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 476 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004	Lucky dogs! Wish I was there.

06-21-2006, 06:16 PM	#5
STidriver12 The Next Petter Solberg Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 07 Impreza 2.5i Fav Mod: Lights!(headlight, gauge, etc) Location: IL Posts: 972 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005	man lucky ya that u drove atom and met that cool dude jeremy i want meet him and test drive those sweet atom it hurt when ur face is pull by gforce cause from atom without windshield or something like that?

06-21-2006, 06:21 PM	#6
Jas0nn Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: Dolphin Grey B6 S4 Fav Mod: i miss my sti Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 645 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	so jealous

06-21-2006, 06:24 PM	#7
*Ben* Retired Admin Feedback Score: 13 reviews Car: Team RD #27 Race Car My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 3,709 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 1969	Just realized I posted this in general instead of off-topic. slaps wrist Thread moved

06-21-2006, 06:29 PM	#8
SubyFi Spec C Club Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,209 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004	How many bugs did you swallow with your mouth open while driving the Atom? You guys were speeding down the pit road between Big Willow and Streets!

06-21-2006, 06:32 PM	#9
sti robot Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,803 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005	wow...rock on! I wish I was there.