The Stig

[Craig.]

OK this is one for our Topgear fans.
Basically does anyone know who the Stig is? I havent really done much looking into it as its not that important, but hey someone here may know?

[Woodlouse2002]

I think his anonimity is part of the whole thing. Apparently he revealed who he was in the 2003 series, then he drove a jaguar off an aircraft carrier. So I've no idea.

[elwellnick24]

i dont know...but im gonna find out....

[eno]

I reckon he's an ex F1 driver ........ Nigel Mansel...... Damon Hill ... Martin Brundell ........ but ultimately who cares they can feckin drive like sh1t.

[Craig.]

They have stated he is an ex racing driver. I am thinking Johnny Herbert, same body size and height, and hes a great driver, who i believe is a good friend of Clarkson.
All in good fun though trying to figure it out.
Speaking of which, does anyone know when the new series starts? I am getting a little bored of the "best of" episodes. Anyone wanna bet on the fact that James May or whatever his name is wont be there? ok hes better than the old fat guy they had but he still isnt really suited to the show.

[eno]

I can't find anything about the new series ....However I seem to remember Jeremy saying something about the Spring.

[Woodlouse2002]

They've got to finish making the new series first guys. And as for James May staying, I reckon he will. He's been there two series and he's way better than all of those on Fifth Gear.

[elwellnick24]

james may is ok, he even makes me laugh occasionally...he's a million times better than bloody victoria butler henderson, and that boss-eyed twerp...

[C]

The original Stig was a former F1 driver - Perry McCarthy, who drove for one season for Andrea Moda in 1992...

http://f1rejects.com/drivers/mccarthy/biography.html

Charlie

I've no idea who Stig 2 is...

[Craig.]

Cheers for that Charlie