Former Stig, Ben Collins, on that Top Gear crash, Grand Tour & being

The Stig talks driverless cars in this week’s Talking Transport Smart


The Stig became legendary in the world of Top Gear, and soon after TV in general, with fans of the show eager to know who was behind the helmet with even Michael Schumacher being teased as the mystery wheelman. It was eventually revealed to be Ben Collins and a host of other racing drivers when needed. Unfortunately, the Stig stayed at Top Gear.

Ben Collins set to be unveiled as The Stig Speedcafe


Benjamin Lievesley Immi Collins (born 13 February 1975) [1] [2] is a British racing driver from Bristol. He has competed in motor racing since 1994 in many categories, from Formula Three and Indy Lights to sportscars, GT racing and stock cars. Collins was placed second in the Marlboro Masters Formula 3 championship event in 2000.

An interview with the Stig Talking stunt driving with Ben Collins


Ben Collins was the Stig we all remember, setting some unbelievable lap times around the Dunsfold test track and taking part in many of the best challenges that the trio ever undertook. Mike.

Former Stig Ben Collins chooses Ford Mustang as the best movie stunt car


The Stig. 31/05/2018. Ben Collins holds sway over many a car. The Porsche 911, on the other hand, holds sway over his emotions. He was a stunt driver in James Bond and Batman blockbusters including Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, and The Dark Knight, and he took over the wheel for Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible.

PLAYLIST Top Gear's Ben Collins (aka The Stig) shares his driving


Being the Stig isn't just a gig, it's a lifestyle. Nov 14, 2023 at 4:30pm ET By: Chris Bruce Ben Collins was the white-suited Stig for eight years on Top Gear. There's an argument that his.

Ben Collins The Stig Porsche Christophorus


In the hiatus following series 15, racing driver Ben Collins was revealed to be the Stig in a court battle over Collins' impending autobiography, titled The Man in the White Suit. In series 16, debuting in December 2010, Collins was replaced by a second White Stig, whose identity remained secret. Creation and name

Life After Top Gear “The Stig” Goes Electric, Joins EV Cup


How Ben Collins Became Top Gear's 'The Stig' So, how did Ben Collins come to don the race helmet and take on the character of 'The Stig'? As he explained to VINWiki, Collins received a call-back from the show's producer, Andy Wilman, and was tasked with setting hot laps in a Ford Focus.

Ben Collins ex Stig (by 2 weeks) chases my car round Brands Hatch YouTube


15 November 2023 at 09:16 By: Chris Bruce Published by: Brian Potter Ben Collins was the white-suited Stig for eight years on Top Gear. There's an argument that his time there coincides with.

Former Stig wants Top Gear revamp and new host Chris Evans


Ever wondered, Who was the Stig? Then read on, because we have compiled a list of all those who have had an accusatory finger pointed in their direction…. Perry McCarthy Racing credentials: 7.5/10 Occupation: errr, the Stig? Likelihood: 10/10

Ben Collins Top Gear STIG Motivational Speaker Agent


Former Formula Three driver Ben Collins has won a legal fight to publish an autobiography in which he claims to be The Stig - the mystery driver on the BBC's Top Gear show.

The Stig Is Ben Collins


Quick Stats: Ben Collins, former Stig, race car/stunt driver, author. Daily Driver: 2012 Audi S5 (Ben's rating: 8 on a scale of 1 to 10) Other cars: See below. Favorite road trip: Melbourne to.

Ben collins hires stock photography and images Alamy


BC: When the first Stig [Perry McCarthy] went, I got called in for an audition. They just threw me the keys for a car they already had a lap time for—it was only an ordinary Ford Focus—and.

Book Ben Collins AKA The Stig Scarlett Entertainment


The Stig: high court judge unmasks mystery Top Gear driver BBC fails to halt sale of autobiography by Ben Collins Spat is part of wider feud with Murdoch press James Robinson Wed 1 Sep 2010.

Previous Stig Ben Collins Claims 'Top Gear' Desperately Needed A Revamp


Racing driver Ben Collins: It was fun being The Stig on Top Gear but my best year was as stunt double for 007 (and why I bought a £200k Defender) By Donna Ferguson, Financial Mail On Sunday.

An interview with the Stig Talking stunt driving with Ben Collins


How I became THE STIG! - YouTube 0:00 / 11:01 How I became THE STIG! VINwiki 1.94M subscribers Subscribe 29K Share 767K views 4 months ago #TopGear #VINwiki #TheStig Be sure to follow.

From Le Mans to The Stig An Interview with Ben Collins


Ben Collins, the Stig on Top Gear for eight years during the show's peak, recently shared insights on his Top Gear experience and the elaborate measures to keep his identity secret in a.