Top Gear's the Stig identified... as a sensible married man?
The Stig's identity is one of those great mysteries that would lose all of its inherent intrigue if it were to be revealed. Regardless, here we are with another story that hints at the secret identity of the man behind the mask. Thankfully, though, the source of the leak was reportedly within the BBC, and the British giant says it will never officially confirm the Stig's ID. We do have clues, though, and if you want to hear 'em, see below.According to News of the World, the Stig is a happily married man in his 30s who lives in modest home and drives a boring £15,000 car. Although he's been a successful racer in the past, he never quite made it all the way to F1, the pinnacle of motorsports. Feel free to speculate away in the comments, but don't expect us to join in. We like not knowing who
[Source: News of the World]
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freckles 8:02AM (1/14/2009)
Let his identity stay anonymous!
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jon benson 10:48AM (1/14/2009)
Na.... [stig spoiler below!]
It's fairly common knowledge the main stig is still Ben Collins who makes most of his money as a stunt driver these days.
He was at Autosport international a few years ago, and while he of course never said he was the stig, he never denied it that vigorously :)
Jon
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk
Will 1:01PM (1/14/2009)
Who cars about the identity of a man with inverted genitals, a digital face, and one nipple that looks very much like the Nurburgring?.
yasz312 4:31AM (1/15/2009)
The stig is Jon Stewart!
http://www.jobstaxi.com
Avinash machado 8:04AM (1/14/2009)
Is it just one person or could it be several persons who play the role of the Stig? The leaked info does suggest that it is just one person though.
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catgirlshyla 2:44PM (1/14/2009)
Russ Swift and Perry McCarthy (a.k.a. Black Stig) have claimed that multiple drivers don Stiggy's Clothing.
Russ Swift Interview:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/car_page_content/33557.html
Perry McCarthy interview:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/32815.html
Also, News of the Word gave up the name via asterisks, so any claims it's Ben Collins has been rendered moot. So give it up already.
whatever 1:08AM (1/17/2009)
I'm pretty sure not even a 15000 pounds car can be boring with the Stig behind the wheel.
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Rocketboy 11:05AM (1/14/2009)
With the Stig driving, the car becomes 500lbs lighter.
means98 11:24AM (1/14/2009)
some say...he is full of helium
autoflogger 8:13AM (1/14/2009)
Who cares.
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kingtaz0 4:14PM (1/14/2009)
You sir are no car fan. I think the car site you were looking for is here.
http://www.consumerreports.org
Nicres 8:20AM (1/14/2009)
NOT LISTENING!!!! LALALALALALALALALALAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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Mobius_1 8:20AM (1/14/2009)
At worst, Top Gear will just get another Nitrous Jag on an aircraft carrier.
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MikeInNC 8:20AM (1/14/2009)
I AM THE STIG. At least, that's what my t-shirt says.
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cpowell 9:13AM (1/14/2009)
No I'm the stig. MY t-shirt says so.
Mobius_1 9:25AM (1/14/2009)
And I'm sub-zero cool.
Philthy 1:53AM (1/15/2009)
And I'm with stupid.
Dan 8:25AM (1/14/2009)
I'm glad they're keeping my secret safe.
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Rob 8:31AM (1/14/2009)
Apparently at least one of the Stigs (there are more than 1, or have been) was a race driver in the TVR Tuscan Challenge - TVR Engineering team.
Me old man used to work there before the crazy Russian sent it all ti*s up.
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Richard 8:38AM (1/14/2009)
I didn't know TVR had packed it in?
Out of business totally or off to colder, post-Soviet climes?