We certainly enjoyed the new exploits of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James "Captain Slow" May on the first episode of Top Gear's 17th season, so you can bet that our expectations for the second season of Top Gear USA are set really high. And now we know that we can ride the momentum set by Top Gear->ke1860 into next month when the season debut of Top Gear USA->ke3704 airs on July 24, 2011.

We're not expecting the moon because the first season of the show had its fair share of ups and downs, but if the triumvirate of Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, and Rutledge Wood are funnier and a little less annoying, then it's poised to make for a successful season. Plus, if producers can come up with more death-defying acts, such as Tanner Foust's near-death experience, then we're sure we will be pleased.

For now, details on the contents of the pilot episode of the second season are still behind the curtains at this point, but at the very least, we can already circle the date on our calendars for July 24th on the History Channel.

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