If like me you have watched the BBC2 show Top Gear for some years you will know about “The Stig” and the mysticism that surrounded who he was, it was even mentioned at one point that he was Michael Schumacher!
But recently a book which the BBC have tried to ban has shown who The Stig actually is and his name is Ben Collins and in a cruel hand of fate, it now seems that the BBC in their strange wisdom is thinking of axing him from Top Gear.
But who is Ben Collins?
He has been the stunt double for Daniel Craig in the James Bond film, Quantum of Solace as well Nicola Cage in National Treasure: Book of Secrets. He was born in Bristol on 13th February 1975 and has two daughters, Izzy, three and Scarlet 18 months.
The Stig, whoops sorry, Ben Collins 😉 Started motor racing back in 1994 and later went on to get praise from Jackie Stewart during his time in formula 3.
In  2003 he took over from the original “black” Stig aka Perry Mcarthy and has driven some awesome powered cars, as well as some others in the show.
But what next, with the gossip that the BBC will be giving him the boot from the Top Gear, will there be a replacement for him, maybe another driver with another coloured suit, only time will tell I suppose. Too be honest I personally think he’s done well this long keeping it all hush, hush 😉
So did you have any idea that The Stig was Ben Collins, do you even care?
Do you think that the Top Gear should get a new driver with a different coloured jumpsuit now that the helmet has been removed.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
