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27 August 2006, 15:37
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Who is "The Stig" in Top Gear?
Anyone know?
It must be some famous uk driver?
http://www.answers.com/topic/the-stig
Mansell?
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27 August 2006, 16:01
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The article puts up the name of Julian Bailey:
"A Daily Express article has reported that Bailey is secretly "The Stig" (from BBC2's Top Gear) however Top Gear have never confirmed or denied this."
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27 August 2006, 17:18
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I seem to recall an ex F1 driver having on his website the claim that he is the Stig? I think I read it on Ribnet too.
Can't remember the name though.
God I'm helpful.
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27 August 2006, 17:20
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I've just remembered - it was Perry McCarthy, although it may not be any longer.
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27 August 2006, 19:41
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[QUOTE=Jimbo] I think I read it on Ribnet too.
It must be true then!!
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27 August 2006, 20:12
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I'm the Stig.
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27 August 2006, 20:16
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No I am
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27 August 2006, 20:25
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No, You're Spartacus.
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27 August 2006, 20:49
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Oh no you've all spoilt it for me!! I always thought that it was garF
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27 August 2006, 20:55
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Oh no you've all spoilt it for me!! I always thought that it was garF ![razz](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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![razz](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif) He's my pit crew. I've never seen anyone get a set of wheels off so fast.
I wish someone would make him give them back afterwards though.
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27 August 2006, 21:26
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The current stig is a bloke called Aaron, my forum buddy mate is part of the film crew of Top Gear
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27 August 2006, 21:27
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They've just finished shooting a "What happens when a train hits a car?" bit, 8 hours to set up, 30 seconds to do
Workers setting up.
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27 August 2006, 21:28
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Clarkson gets there at midday to film his scenes.
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27 August 2006, 21:28
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The one before they were shooting this was racing the renault F1 car against a commercial one, don't know when these are showing on BBC2
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27 August 2006, 21:48
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Well its not me.
But along with every other Alpha Male in the UK I happen to think I'm the best driver in the world. In fact no. I know I am.
Its just that I don't have access to all those expensive cars and nice race tracks.
I bet I'm pretty mean with a diesel 4 X 4 towing a trailer over Britains Pot Holed, sign crazy, crowded, expensive, absolutely third world, Lorry overtaking other Lorry at 1 MPH roads.
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27 August 2006, 22:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nugent
They've just finished shooting a "What happens when a train hits a car?"
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Something you can try out at home: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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28 August 2006, 07:10
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A hidden secret even for uk people
I will take a look at your links.... hmmmm....
How can they keep this secret? Good work then....
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28 August 2006, 07:12
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28 August 2006, 08:44
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I was under the impression it was still Perry McCarthy but I could be wrong.
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28 August 2006, 20:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
I've just remembered - it was Perry McCarthy, although it may not be any longer.
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Perry McCarthy says it's him in his autobiography - couple of years old now though.
Very good read "Flat out flat broke!"
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