Andrew Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Watching Top Gear last night I thought of two things which might narrow down who he might be. I am assuming he is a "he" since all the guests seem to effortlessly refer to "him" as ummm, him! Anyway, did anyone notice he was wearing what looked like motorcyle gloves? I thought that, and the knowledge of the Isle of Man road (which he unnervingly attacked), surely points to The Stig being a motorcycle racer? People have said they think The Stig changes from time to time anyway and the lap of the track in the Ascari backs that up I think. One of the fastest beating the McLaren ... hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klutch_power Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 they werent motorcycle gloves, alpinestars is designrd for car & bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 The way he attacked that road in the 911, M6 and Vantage was astonishing. I'd be pootling along trying my best not to fall off the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 [ QUOTE ] People have said they think The Stig changes from time to time anyway and the lap of the track in the Ascari backs that up I think. One of the fastest beating the McLaren ... hmmmm. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah but that was the lardy SLR remember, not the F1. Even so, I was surprised to see the Ascari to stop the clock so soon. It didn't look that quick - plus the track was damp. Respect to the engineers. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem_Child Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I thought the original Stig was Tiff Needel so I'm not qualified to guess really, but I've always been suspicious that Damon Hill could show up so quickly when Carol Vorderman dropped out- was he there already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Original Stig was Perry McCarthy and the new one is "reputed" to be Damon Hill.......but is he??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem_Child Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Original Stig was Perry McCarthy ....... [/ QUOTE ] Have you read his autobiography? It's the funniest sports book you'll ever read! He had such bad luck but he takes it all with such good grace and seems glad he just made it as a racing driver at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Yup read it, rags to semi riches than down again, all with a sense of humour throughout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentandy Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I thought the original Stig was Tiff Needel so I'm not qualified to guess really, but I've always been suspicious that Damon Hill could show up so quickly when Carol Vorderman dropped out- was he there already? [/ QUOTE ] I thought exactly the same thing! But then you have to think would someone with Damon's millions and access to pretty much all the exotic cars in the world anyway need to do such a job? Whoever it is, the way they attacked the mountains on the Isle of Mann in those conditions shows they are one hell of a good driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem_Child Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'm sure he wouldn't be doing it for the money- no matter who you are I think you'd snap their hand off if they offered you the chance to be the Stig! Plus of course he's Pel's mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syeldham Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 I couldn't be the stig for two reasons: 1) No experience as a racing driver. and 2) The cars are all on loan, and all really expensive and wouldn't like to be responsible for destroying something like that - might come out of my pay packet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omi Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Plus... All the guests describe The Stig as being really nice and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Its me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Maybe, by the taste of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syeldham Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Plus... All the guests describe The Stig as being really nice and helpful. [/ QUOTE ] Another good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 It's definately him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Huh, Tiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy32 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm pretty sure Damon Hill lives fairly close to Dunsfold so it could be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 It's Damon Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGGa Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 it so isnt him! its too obvious! It has to be someone who we wouldnt think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Dawn French then. You definitely wouldn't think it was her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 A friend of mine had a lap in a volvo with the stig somewhere, i can't remember who he said he was. but he did say that the stig was actually a few different people, and they used who ever is available at the time of filming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Actually, it's me. Well going by that picture I'd say it's my left leg anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 I still reckon its Tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I still reckon its Tiff [/ QUOTE ] No way - stood next to Stig today it isn't him. Heard him talk too hence my conviction that, today at least, it was Damon Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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