Ben Collins
As a journalist Ben provides punchy reports on the hottest racing cars and Supercars for Autosport magazine as well as the Sunday Times. He set multiple world records, drove a car on two wheels and dragged a professional surfer behind a car at over 50 KPH. Ben is now part of the Channel 5 Fifth Gear team.
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Ben Collins 's Background
Ben Collins (aka Top Gear's THE Ex WHITE STIG), Professional racing driver, TV Presenter, World Record Breaker and Hollywood Stunt Driver, is one of Britain's most renowned and unusual sportsmen.
Ben's rise through the ranks of international Motor Racing has been a unique journey and he recently made history by becoming the first Englishman to drive in NASCAR for some thirty years. He also assists Daniel Craig in the bond movies by doubling as James Bond for the extreme driving sequences.
Ben had spent 7 years as White Stig, replacing the original Black Stig, Perry McCarthy on BBC2's Top Gear programme
Few racing drivers can boast to have won as many races in such a variety of racing series as Ben, from Le Mans racing to Formula Three and now Nascar Stock Cars.
Ben has worked with a number of celebrities over the years and taught Daniel Craig the fine art of advanced driving for the Bond Movie - ‘Quantum of Solace'. He is currently filming for the new Batman film.
As a consultant on set Ben was a key member of the stunt team which will produce some of the most daring car stunts ever seen. From Uri Geller to Sir Jackie Stewart and Nicholas Cage, Ben's career has been touched by the unusual, the extreme and the unknown.
Ben Collins 's Areas of Expertise
Ben is an expert on cars and above all on driving and the mental aptitude required to be a professional. He is able to get across what it really feels like to go racing and relate his knowledge of personal development to everyday life.
When Ben decided to join to the Royal Air Force (aged 11) to fly fast jets he was dismissed by the Eye Examiner who told him; ‘they won't even let you load the bombs'. A few years later he would be racing at speeds of over 220mph at Le Mans.
Ben understands the corporate world well and was even hired by Hornby plc for several years as the Brand Manager for Scalextric, during which time sales of the model cars rebounded under his direction. Ben spends a great deal of time hosting corporate events and track days and is astute to the relationships between companies.
Ben's boundless enthusiasm, interest in all things and never say die attitude makes him an endearing guest and a captivating speaker. His unique and ongoing career exemplifies making the most of every opportunity and his story relates how personal development and great commitment will overcome all the odds.
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What Clients Say About Ben Collins
"When you see the likes of Ben Collins in Formula One, remember you saw them here In Formula 3 first."
"Ben is an aggressive driver with phenomenal natural speed."
"Ben is a class driver; he knows how to get the most out of the car and thoroughly deserves to be Champion."
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