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bekisman
21-Jun-09, 14:53
Hmm, I wonder who it is?
Me? I just wonder if 'he' is actually a 'she'? (which would be a 'staggering surprise'!
"The Stig, the mystery driver who tests high-performance cars on Top Gear, will take his helmet off for the first time later, the BBC has confirmed. Presenter Jeremy Clarkson, writing in his column in the Sun, revealed the unmasking, saying Stig's identity would be a "staggering surprise" to viewers."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8111588.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8111588.stm)
joxville
21-Jun-09, 15:11
Knowing the Top Gear guys there will be a catch. ;)
Dog-eared
21-Jun-09, 15:20
There has been more than one Stig.
scorrie
21-Jun-09, 15:21
I have known for some time who the Stig actually is. Clarkson is correct, you will be shocked to think that this man can drive so fast!!

If you don't want to know before the show, then DON'T scroll down to the photo. Those who can't wait for the BBC "Coup", feel free to have a look courtesy of my Mole within Auntie's hallowed corridors.....



































http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/scorrie57/crosseyed.jpg
Metalattakk
21-Jun-09, 15:36
Hmm, I wonder who it is?
Me? I just wonder if 'he' is actually a 'she'? (which would be a 'staggering surprise'!
"The Stig, the mystery driver who tests high-performance cars on Top Gear, will take his helmet off for the first time later, the BBC has confirmed. Presenter Jeremy Clarkson, writing in his column in the Sun, revealed the unmasking, saying Stig's identity would be a "staggering surprise" to viewers."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8111588.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8111588.stm)

From that very link:


It is not clear if the apparent unveiling is part of a publicity stunt which could mean that Stig's identity remains a mystery.
lister
21-Jun-09, 15:58
The possibilities are endless with theses guys.
Anything from clarksons mam to the oldman of hoy.
Kevin Milkins
21-Jun-09, 16:04
I just caught the back end of the story on radio 2 as I got out the car and they named him as ////////// an ex formula one driver.
teddybear1873
21-Jun-09, 16:04
It's Lord Lucan
Celtic YNWA
21-Jun-09, 16:12
i thought that it was ben collins.
webmannie
21-Jun-09, 16:13
Stig (Lord Lucan) and his trusty steed

http://www.tallbiketourbritain.com/USERIMAGES/Tall%20Bike%20342.jpg
octane
21-Jun-09, 16:18
lol..... cant believe none of you know that its were very own captain slow........James May
teddybear1873
21-Jun-09, 16:18
I reckon it's Damon Hill.
Metalattakk
21-Jun-09, 16:22
Stig (Lord Lucan) and his trusty steed

http://www.tallbiketourbritain.com/USERIMAGES/Tall%20Bike%20342.jpg

LOL! That's not Shergar! :D
poppett
21-Jun-09, 16:24
I`m with you TB. Have always said no one else can fit into a boiler suit like DH.
bekisman
21-Jun-09, 16:27
Dog-eared; "There has been more than one Stig."


Yep: Perry McCarthy, a former Formula 1 driver, was the original Stig, wearing black overalls for his appearances..
joxville
21-Jun-09, 20:36
No way is it Michael Schumacher.
Metalattakk
21-Jun-09, 20:38
No way is it Michael Schumacher.

Of course not. It's all a set-up.
misty woman
21-Jun-09, 20:39
Of course not. It's all a set-up.Of course its a setup,because i am really the stig!
lister
21-Jun-09, 20:43
Well, who'd a thought Micheal the shoe maker was the stig...Nah..!!
Cannae be min?
lister
21-Jun-09, 20:47
Who owns a Fiat Croma...ah c'mon now....a wind up.
Alice in Blunderland
21-Jun-09, 20:48
Oh well what was all the hype about. ;)

Sheesh :roll:

Michael well I never :cool:
Kodiak
21-Jun-09, 20:49
Michael Schumacher as the Stig, well... I think he might be one of the Drivers who Drives and are called the Stig. I am sure they use lots of different Drivers as the Stig Height gores up and down.

Good publicity stunt though this having Michael Schumacher as the Stig.
bekisman
21-Jun-09, 21:53
"I am sure they use lots of different Drivers as the Stig Height goes up and down."

You're right, Kodiak:


'The simple fact of the matter is that there are currently four Stigs who drive on the test track. 'Since the Stig first drove on the show, it has never been practical to have one single driver taking care of all the Stig's many commitments.' (MailOnline)
scorrie
21-Jun-09, 23:09
"The Stig can never die, only the actors that play him" - Duffman

In series three, Dolly Parton was The Stig. Twin airbags were fitted as standard.
MadPict
22-Jun-09, 00:34
One big wind up......
cazmanian_minx
22-Jun-09, 07:10
I reckon that having Schumacher drive it was the only way Ferrari would let them borrow that car!
cullpacket
22-Jun-09, 08:15
Like to see the the wimp on Moto GP!!!
Geo
23-Jun-09, 16:02
I reckon that having Schumacher drive it was the only way Ferrari would let them borrow that car!

I think it was Michael's personal FXX
Kev
24-Jun-09, 10:05
No way was it Michael schumacher. Guaranteed they were just giving him a fancy intro because everyone wanted him to get interviewed so much.

And saying that the stig was being unveiled would have boosted top gears ratings through the roof.

For those reasons im saying, set-up ;) lol.
wifie
25-Jun-09, 11:34
No way was it Michael schumacher. Guaranteed they were just giving him a fancy intro because everyone wanted him to get interviewed so much.

And saying that the stig was being unveiled would have boosted top gears ratings through the roof.

For those reasons im saying, set-up ;) lol.

LOL 90% of Top Gear is made up of set ups! Mind you - very funny! [lol]