British Olympians aiming for Top Gear Live victory

Two of Team GBs history-making Olympic medallistsAnthony Joshua and Max Whitlockwill be vying for more glory at this months Top Gear Live at Birminghams NEC (25-28 October).Joshua, the boxing gold medallist in the super heavyweight category at London 2012, and Whitlock, a key member of the first British mens gymnastics team to win a medal at an Olympic games in 100 years, will be joining an impressive stellar line-up of sporting and showbiz celebrities competing in a live version of Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.Each of the nine action-packed Track Performance shows staged over the four days of Top Gear Live will include a star racing against the clock from behind the wheel of Top Gears reasonably priced Kia Ceed hatchback.  Other famous faces competing on a specially constructed in-door circuit at the NEC include former Olympic swimmer turned TV personality Mark Foster, broadcaster Johnny Vaughan and celebrity chef Paul Hollywood.I just cant wait to get on the track, said Joshua who first will have to squeeze his six foot six inch frame into the cosy cockpit of the humble Ceed. Whitlock is equally excited about joining Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig at Top Gear Live. It's going to be an amazing experience, he agreed. It's everyone's dream to race on Top Geara once in a lifetime opportunity."I've always looked forward to Top Gear. Both me and my son are totally hooked on it so I'm extremely excited, admitted Hollywood. Also as a fellow Aston Martin fan, I'm very excited about meeting the legend that is Jeremy Clarkson!"The Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is just one of the many highlights from Top Gear being performed in front of live arena audiences at the NEC. The programmes three presentersJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James Maywill be hosting the Arena Show which comes complete with wacky challenges, mouth-watering supercars and spectacular stunts. Top Gears tame racing driverThe Stigwill also be prominent, dazzling crowds with breathtaking Power Laps plus a host of other equally incredible antics. He will also be trying to pass on some of his renowned driving skills to the stars brave enough to risk their reputations in the Kia.Although selected seats for some shows are now completely sold out, tickets are still available from the official topgearlive.co.uk website or by calling 0871 230 5588. Adult admission prices start from just 49*. With many schools on half-term at the end of October, a Kids Go Free promotion is available for accompanied children (aged between 5 and 15 years old) on Thursday and Friday, while special Family Tickets are on offer for both Saturday and Sunday. Full details of all Top Gear Live tickets can be found on the topgearlive.co.uk website.* Booking fee applies, calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras

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