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Old 23 February 2008, 09:48 AM
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One of the greatest wonders of the modern world is how Top Gear has managed to keep the identity of its tame racing driver, the Stig, secret all this time. The biggest clue yet to his identity surfaced yesterday when a revealing picture was taken of the always-helmeted Stig. Thanks to flash photography, the helmet's tinted visor was momentarily rendered useless giving us a clear view of the Stig's eyes. Unfortunately, all we get is his steely gaze, not enough to make a definitive ID. Is it Lewis Hamilton? Is it one of but many Stig stand ins? Is it our own Damon Lavrinc Hill? Who knows, but we can now say for certain that the Stig does not wear glasses, which eliminates at least half of the world's population. Click the source below to see the pic in full and let us know in the comments who you think the man behind the mask is.

[Source: Top Gear's The Stig - unmasked at last? - Auto Trader UK - News and Reviews Hub
Old 23 February 2008, 09:55 AM
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Looks like Paul Young to me
Old 23 February 2008, 10:39 AM
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Looks like Ben Collins to me
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Not enough eyebrow-ish-ness for it to be Damon Hill!
Old 23 February 2008, 12:30 PM
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It's not Ben Collins anymore. They have changed him but kept the same outfit..

All I know is that the current's ones first name is "Tim" - This comes a very reliable and very "involved" source.
Old 23 February 2008, 12:34 PM
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That's not a man, its a machine

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Old 23 February 2008, 12:50 PM
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FWIW I don't think it's Lewis...
...but we DO need to see him do a dry lap IARPC
Old 23 February 2008, 01:03 PM
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That picture at the top definitely looks like Ben Collins to me, look at the eyes:



I'm not saying that's who Stiggy is now, just who that is in the pic
Old 23 February 2008, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobychick
That picture at the top definitely looks like Ben Collins to me, look at the eyes:



I'm not saying that's who Stiggy is now, just who that is in the pic
Well you're probably better qualifed at staring into mens eyes than me
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Oh I don't know
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Originally Posted by Scoobychick
Oh I don't know
Old 23 February 2008, 01:14 PM
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So you're not denying it then?
Old 23 February 2008, 01:18 PM
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It's a girl!

(Vicky Butler-Henderson)
Old 23 February 2008, 01:20 PM
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looks a lot like matt tracker from M.A.S.K
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Originally Posted by Scoobychick
So you're not denying it then?
Well, got to have a bit of mystery haven't you
Old 23 February 2008, 03:24 PM
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how can you be sure he doesn't wear glasses as he could wear contacts for driving the cars with helmets due to the restricted space?
Old 23 February 2008, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobychick
Looks like Ben Collins to me
Yep , Ben collins it is. Hi Sal!

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Originally Posted by PaulC72
how can you be sure he doesn't wear glasses as he could wear contacts for driving the cars with helmets due to the restricted space?
Never had a problem wearing sunglasses with Helmets in all the years of biking I did
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Originally Posted by 84of300


That photo must be 10 yrs old!



Try that.

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Old 23 February 2008, 10:10 PM
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S'not Alonso either.

And too pale for Lewis!
Old 23 February 2008, 10:28 PM
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I've shopped a few pics so that we can better compare...

Stig's helmet Damon Hill



Lewis Hamilton



Ben Collins



I still think it's Paul Young!



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Originally Posted by BOB.T
I've shopped a few pics so that we can better compare...

Stig's helmet Damon Hill



Lewis Hamilton



Ben Collins



I still think it's Paul Young!





I am glad you have made it so much clearer for us all
Old 24 February 2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BOB.T
I've shopped a few pics so that we can better compare...

Stig's helmet Damon Hill



Lewis Hamilton



Ben Collins



I still think it's Paul Young!



Any clearer Luminous?
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