Thursday 13th February 1975

Born on this day, Ben Collins, British racing driver who was The Stig in BBC’s Top Gear until 2010. In addition to racing, Collins’ company Collins Autosport provides precision and stunt driving services, particularly for BBC Television, as well as for the film industry, such as driving James Bond’s car in Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale, and Eve Moneypenny’s car in Skyfall.