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Ben Collins is not The Stig! Says BBC!

tryme submitted on 1/22/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:20:03 AM

10 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

There have been some confusing mysteries surrounding the identity of the test driver of the most famous motoring program in the world – BBC’s Top Gear – which is dependent on a hired driver to try the world’s best supercars.

The driver’s identity has been a well-kept secret for the show, that is, until this week.

It was previously reported that the driver, which is usually dressed in a white racing suit and helmet, was Ben Collins, a race driver of Bristol, UK. In the unfolding events, however, it was confirmed by BBC that the hired hand is Graham Hill, the 80-year old father of F1 World Champion Damon Hill.

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Ben Collins is not The Stig! Says BBC!

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Leezell

I want 1 minute of my life back.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 9:06:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

holmstar

Hes probably still Perry McCarthy. They just put a white suit on him.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 9:51:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

holmstar

That's exactly the point. Because of what you just said, nobody would expect him to be the Stig, thus he's perfect for the job.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 10:35:20 AM | | Votes: 1   

tango

I'm with Leezell...What a waste of bandwidth. I happen to like not knowing who those guys are.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 10:08:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

adamsaf723

I think it doesn't matter at all who The Stig is. He just runs the lap time, Jeremy, Richard, and James are the ones who kind of sell me on the car. They are true car enthusiasts and give an opinion as they drive. Even on cars they hate, they say what they like, and what they don't. .03 seconds isn't a dealbreaker for me if the car is ugly and cheap.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 11:15:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

tryme

Agree with ChuckG37!

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Posted on 1/22/2009 11:15:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Bigredf250sd

I really dont care who the Stig is...because...he only knows 2 facts about ducks. And both of them are wrong. And that his face...is digital.

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Posted on 1/23/2009 1:41:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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