# TGT: Ignition

*Magic and the mayhem behind the scenes at Burning Van. *

By [tgt:ignition](https://paragraph.com/@tgt-ignition) · 2023-10-18

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In 2016, deep in the California desert, a new show roared to life. The Grand Tour debuted with a spectacle of magic and mayhem that was nothing short of extraordinary.

The atmosphere was electric. Dust swirled in the arid air as fans gathered to witness the birth of something new yet familiar. Many had followed the hosts—Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May—from their previous series and expected nothing less than automotive alchemy.

Cameras and phones were officially banned in an attempt to keep the event shrouded in mystery. However, a few car owners bypassed security using their exotic vehicles and smuggled in their devices. This breach in protocol provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.

Bottom line: The Grand Tour's opening sequence wasn't just a show; it was a statement. The boys were back, and they were ready to have fun.

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TGT: Ingnition
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In 2016, deep in the California desert, a new show roared to life. Cameras and phones were banned, but a few rogue car owners brought them anyway. This paved the way for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the magic and the mayhem that ushered in The Grand Tour.





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*Originally published on [tgt:ignition](https://paragraph.com/@tgt-ignition/tgt-ignition)*