BBC asked to fire Clarkson for admitting to 186 mph joyride in VeyronPosted May 29th 2008 7:32PM by Chris ShunkFiled under: Government/Legal, Supercars, BugattiHere's a news flash: Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame sometimes drives really fast. But it isn't a speeding ticket that has landed Mr. Clarkson in hot water, it's a recent admission during an interview at the Hay Festival in Powys, Wales th... more.