History Cancels ‘Top Gear USA’

“Top Gear USA,” based on the BBC series of the same name, has concluded its run on History. Host and racing analyst Rutlege Wood posted the news to Facebook, and producer BBC Worldwide is now in search of a new home. The now defunct U.S. version airs its final episode tonight on History with hosts Wood, Adam Ferrara and Tanner Foust. The series began on Nov. 21, 2010 2010 and featured such celebrity guests as Stephen Moyer, Kid Rock, Ty Burrell, Joe Mantegna and Michelle Rodriguez.

“History treated “Top Gear USA” with great care, and the show had a solid five-season contractual run with the network. We are fully committed to the hugely successful “Top Gear” brand — known all over the world — and have begun exploring new opportunities for the series in the U.S.,” per a BBC WW statement.