Freddie Flintoff was also in the driver’s chair.

This is what you get. Top Gear The BBC aired the 28th season opener of the long-running motoring series, featuring Freddie Flintoff. Although the goal was to get a Rover Metro to reach 60 mph in just 2 seconds, we think this is a great way for you to completely ruin your underwear. Less time. Flintoff seems a little nervous. We get a glimpse of his fear when he tells us it’s “one the most horrible things I’ve ever done.” But it’s mostly the scream later that seals the deal.

We don’t think he is wrong. It’s one thing for you to be able to take the plunge from a platform. But, it’s another to decide when you want to jump. It’s exciting, you jump, and it’s over quickly. How long did it take for the car to be in position? How long did Flintoff wait while the camera crew took all the shots? The worst part is the waiting, which allows you to wonder if the support cables and bungee cords could hold the weight of an whole freaking car while someone pushes the button that will send you plummeting. Flintoff was ultimately in control of his destiny, as the “handbrake”, which was holding the car in place until the countdown was over, was still there. It’s not clear that was planned.

The drop was successful and Flintoff, Chris Harris, and Paddy McGuinness were able to continue driving another day. We’ll have to wait to see if there is anything in the new series that can top that crazy stunt.