Top Gear · SEASON 4
Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning
Episode 5 · 1980-09-30

- Documentary
Episode overview
Ian Breach meets the contenders for a world title when he goes stock-car racing at Bradford. Top Gear cameras visit the Lucas Electrathon at Donington - a competition to find the battery-powered vehicle which can travel the furthest. Sue Baker gives a progress report on a Trail Park - an area of derelict land where young motor-cyclists can learn to ride and fall safely.
59 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Rover CityRover1980-09-02
2. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Alfa Romeo 166, Cadillac Escalade1980-09-09
3. Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R T1980-09-16
4. Car Darts1980-09-23
5. Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning1980-09-30
6. Renault Clio 182, Jaguar XJS, Nissan Cube1980-10-07