About Ben
Ben Collins is a professional racing driver and stunt performer who became widely known as The Stig, the silent character on BBC's Top Gear, where he spent seven years. He competed in motor racing from 1994, including achievements in Formula Three, Le Mans 24 Hours endurance racing and NASCAR, becoming the first Englishman to drive in the NASCAR series for over thirty years. Collins has worked as a stunt driver on numerous blockbuster films, including multiple James Bond movies and Star Wars productions. He served in the Army for four years as a Special Forces driving instructor.
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- Racing in Formula Three, Le Mans 24 Hours and NASCAR
- Appearing as The Stig on BBC's Top Gear for seven years
- Stunt driving for James Bond films including Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die
- Hosting YouTube channel Ben Collins Drives
- Co-hosting podcast Some Say
- Writing The Man in the White Suit autobiography
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