Exeter alumnus aka ‘The Stig’ publishes autobiography

Ben’s career has been extremely varied; he is a former member of the SAS, an Army driving expert and spent seven years with the hit TV show, all the while keeping his identity a secret. He also acted as Daniel Craig’s stunt double in one of the Bond films.

He has an extensive and impressive racing history that includes experience from Formula Vauxhall to international Formula 3, Indy Lights, GTs and World Sportscars and NASCAR. He was nominated for the prestigious BRDC Autosport Driver of the Year (1995), was third in the 2001 World Sportscar Championship driving for Ascari, was European NASCAR (ASCAR) Champion in 2003 winning six races, and completed Formula One testing for Ascari. Collins also tested for the American Red Bull NASCAR team.

He said of his time at Exeter "I really enjoyed studying Law at Exeter University; being chased around campus by the tutors was ideal preparation for battling on the race track."