Ben Collins is a British racing driver and stunt driver who is best known for his role as The Stig on the British television show Top Gear. The Stig is an anonymous racing driver who tests the show’s cars and challenges the hosts. Since the show’s debut in 2002, the Stig has become one of the most recognizable figures in auto racing, and Ben Collins was the man behind the mask for eight years. While he was on the show, Ben appeared in over 70 episodes and drove hundreds of cars. After leaving the show in 2010, Ben has gone on to become a successful stunt driver in Hollywood, appearing in blockbusters like The Dark Knight Rises and Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation. He also continues to race professionally and has won several major championships.
Born in Bristol, England in 1975, Ben Collins began his racing career at the age of 17, competing in the British Formula Ford Championship. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest-ever driver to win the British Formula Ford Festival in 1994. He later moved up to Formula Three and won the 1998 Marlboro Masters event at Zandvoort. After competing in the British Touring Cars Championship, Ben decided to focus on a career in stunt driving, appearing in television commercials and music videos for artists like Oasis, Robbie Williams, and Mark Ronson. In 2002, he was recruited to be the Stig on Top Gear.
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The Stig On Top Gear
Ben Collins was the Stig on Top Gear from 2002 to 2010, appearing in over 70 episodes of the show. As The Stig, Ben drove hundreds of cars, from classic roadsters to the latest supercars. He also tested the show’s cars in numerous challenges, including a race around the Top Gear test track against the show’s hosts. Ben also performed a number of dangerous stunts, including a jump over a moving train in a Ford Mustang and a jump over an aircraft carrier in a Jaguar XJ220. In 2010, Ben left the show, but his role as The Stig has been filled by other drivers.
Ben Collins After Top Gear
After leaving Top Gear, Ben Collins has gone on to become one of the most sought-after stunt drivers in Hollywood. He has appeared in several blockbuster movies, including The Dark Knight Rises, Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation, and Fast & Furious 6. He has also worked on numerous television series, including Game of Thrones, The Crown, and Sherlock. In addition to his work in Hollywood, Ben continues to race professionally and has won several championships in endurance racing, GT racing, and open-wheel racing. He has also been a driving coach for various racing series, including Formula One and the British Touring Car Championship.
Ben Collins Today
Today, Ben Collins is still a major figure in the world of auto racing. He continues to race professionally and is one of the most sought-after stunt drivers in Hollywood. He also runs his own driving school, which provides instruction to aspiring racers. Ben has also written several books about his career, including The Man in the White Suit, which chronicles his time as The Stig on Top Gear, and The Art of Racing, which provides driving tips for aspiring racers. Ben Collins is a living legend in the world of auto racing and his legacy will live on for years to come.
