Record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt comes to the UK

British fans will not only get their chance to see the record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt at this month’s Top Gear Live (Birmingham’s NEC 25-28 October), they will become the first audience to witness a very unique twist on the stunt – and possibly a new World Record.
 
Widely regarded as one of the most daring feats ever attempted on four wheels, Deadly 720 has been officially recognised as the ‘First Double Loop by a Car’ by Guinness World Records.
 
The internationally renowned Top Gear Stunt Team first performed the history-making back-to-back loops in front of massive sell-out stadium crowds totalling 68,000 in South Africa in June. Now the spectacular act will be one of the dazzling highlights included in next month’s theatrical Arena Show to be hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May at the NEC.
 
What’s more – and adding to the intrigue and anticipation – Top Gear Live Creative Director Rowland French is promising those at the NEC a dramatic new twist and, perhaps, even yet another awe-inspiring World Record.
 
"The original Deadly 720 was as far as our experience, technology and bravery allowed us to go and we’ve been inundated with messages from the British public asking us to perform the stunt in the UK this year,” explained French. “The restless nature of the production, however, means I was keen to do something different and shoot for another World Record. The only way to do that is push the boundary further and create an even more extreme stunt. We started working on the project almost immediately after the South African stadium show and have been in rehearsals for weeks. This stunt will break new ground and I can’t wait to see the looks on the audience faces when we reveal it at the NEC.”
 
Those wanting to witness the amazing Deadly 720 can book tickets from the official topgearlive.co.uk website. 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