Ben Collins

Collins makes me grin. A genuinely accomplished racing driver from Bristol, he spent years as The Stig, the anonymous white-helmeted driver on Top Gear from 2003 to 2010. I love the theatrical conceit of a real, versatile pro, comfortable in everything from Formula Three and Indy Lights to sportscars and GTs, hiding his identity behind a visor. The Exeter education hints there's a sharp mind behind the speed, and his stunt work shows true all-around mastery behind the wheel. He embodies the petrolhead dream, and I have real respect for anyone who can drive absolutely anything fast.

Name (English)

Ben Collins

Name (Japanese)

ベン・コリンズ

Reading

べん・こりんず

Born

February 13, 1975 (age 51)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Rabbit

Origin

Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Occupation

racing driver / television presenter / stunt performer / racing automobile driver

University

University of Exeter

• Official sitehttps://www.bencollins.com/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben%20Collins%20(racing%20driver)
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA%20(%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC)
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q816470

Tags

• Avon
• racing driver
• television presenter
• stunt performer

Last updated

2026-06-17

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.