And the Stig is...
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Ben Collins
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/new ... llins.html
So, new Stig soon, and what colour suit?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/new ... llins.html
So, new Stig soon, and what colour suit?
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i think red suit and probably someone who was in formula 2 or something like that0
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this is old news, it was mentioned in not so many words in a HSE document about the richard hammond jet car accident/retardeness.0
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I'll jet your car in a minute!0
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what i cant believe is that the guy has possibly the best job @ the bbc, maybe even in the uk (cept maybe for fhm photographer or frankie sandford's masseuse)
and he wants to chuck it all away so people will recognise him / harrass him in the street.
cnut.
im looking for i job..... *goes to check bbc website for careers*0 -
haha ^^^0
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But May says it was him.
But Top Gear presenter James May, who was a studio guest on BBC London when High Court's decision was announced, made light of the situation.Captain Slow wrote:Obviously I'm now going to have to take some legal action of my own, because I have been the Stig for the past seven years, and I don't know who this bloke is, who's mincing around in the High Court pretending it's him.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11151777
bet they had dumped him after last season."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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The Beeb wrote:However Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman attacked the publisher, writing on the Top Gear website that the BBC had a right to protect Stig's anonymity "from a bunch of chancers" who were "hoping to cash in on it".
Absolutely spot on that man!
I agree with Nick, I think they binned him and he now wants to try and milk it. I can't see any other reason why a judge wouldn't grant them an injunction if he's got it written in his contract unless his contract has finished.0 -
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i bet the first "some say....." of the new series will reflect this
Its all nonsense though, we know the stig is a human being inside, itll be fun guessing the next one.0 -
The stuff about Ben Collins has been around on some car forums for a few years now. It won't take long before they suss out the new one..."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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he had already leaked it 'privately' a while back
a student i taught last year had a mum working at rockingham who knew ben a little and it seems to have been pretty common knowledge about his 'other job'
(i also reckon red suit but with a lesser team F1 test driver inside)
slainte :arrow: rob0 -
id love for it to be mansell or hill next.0
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wont be mansell - remember his touring car days ?
to paraphrase many a movie - "we're gonna need a bigger car ... "
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I think it is the worlds worst kept secret, but most have in the spirit ignored they know who it is.
But I do feel Ben is in the wrong.0 -
its a bit of a shame im assuming he will be replaced though? if so it will be just as cool to have a new mystery.
i hate secrets and really wanted to know who the stig was but as soon as i found out i felt like i was missing out on the mystery. i will make a conscious effort to not find out who the replacement is.0 -
I have a friend also who works in the industry also spends muchos time at Rockingham etc......they are made to sign confidentiality agreements.
That may be ONE Stig....but there are a good few more!!!Ride it like you stole it!0 -
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Funny you mentioned it, as I'm Stig's Chinese cousin...
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i was the original stig RE
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You (the original Stig) also rode Street Hawk... but on an aircraft carrier?!sheepsteeth wrote:i was the original stig RE
In honor of this, here's a picture of Spidercamel:
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here's a better picture of me, the aircraft carrier was my last appearance on the show.
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Ahhh! So you also starred in the movie Wraith, in the 80s (you are Charlie Sheen)?
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sheepsteeth wrote:id love for it to be mansell.
Too old, too many excuses.
Tiff owned Mansell at Donnington in '93.
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Shumacher would be the obvious choice, his car control is legendary.
But I very much doubt that the BBC could afford his salary. so I'm nominating Surff Matt......0 -
he's an advance driver you know.0
