Top Gear's Stig 'to be unveiled'

**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

**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.....

**Metalattakk** · 21-Jun-09, 15:36

Originally Posted by bekisman

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

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

**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

Originally Posted by webmannie

Stig (Lord Lucan) and his trusty steed

LOL! That's not Shergar!

**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..