: Season 9 Episode 8 | Polar Specialtop Gear
: Hammond traveled via dog sled with ten Canadian Inuit dogs, accompanied by American explorer Matty McNair. Key Challenges & Highlights
The episode's core premise was a direct competition between modern technology and traditional Arctic transport: Polar SpecialTop Gear : Season 9 Episode 8
: The BBC received complaints regarding a scene where Clarkson and May drank gin and tonics while driving, which critics argued glamorized "irresponsible" alcohol use. : Hammond traveled via dog sled with ten
: Clarkson and May reached the finish line first, though reviewers noted the car required significant support from a professional crew to overcome the terrain. Episode Details the trio underwent grueling survival training
: Before the race, the trio underwent grueling survival training, including cold-water immersion and a stern warning about polar bears from legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes .