If trying to get into the studio to be with Jeremy, James and Richard would take two decades, you might just want to try to get into the studio with the guys of Top Gear US. While it might not be the same thing (with a chance of Clarkson dishing out some of his proverbial [un]political correctness), the pilot’s always a landmark for every show. Might as well be part of it if you can.

The pilot will be taped this Saturday, July 26, so in case you’re in the Los Angeles area, you might want to try your luck. A sign-up form is available over at OCATV.

I just hope that Top Gear US gets a life of its own. Top Gear’s new format under Clarkson will be a very tough act to match. The Brits certainly have their own flair that helped them achieve that perfect Top Gear recipe. Adam Corolla will never be a Jeremy Clarkson though I’m interested in how drifter/stunt driver Tanner Foust would fare. I could hardly imagine how Eric Stromer would fit in there.

Via Autoblog