IDK probably an ex F1 or indy driver but their track sucks, do you see all the dirt and dust kicked up, and pavement changes. Not as good as UK version's track. They would be better off at Willow Springs.
The main reason why US top gear missed the mark is they didn't hire automotive journalists and writers as hosts like the UK version, instead they picked stale actors who can't articulate anything or put emotions into words without sounding totally scripted.
Here's a good FLD episode on automotive journalism with a little back story about the top gear hosts.