Unmasking Ben Collins - the O.G. Stig! | Kidd in a Sweet Shop | 4K

In this episode of KiaSS, I have the fantastic Ben Collins take me around Silverstone in a very special Porsche GT3 RS! Lots of questions, banter, and jokes!
Special thanks to Lucas at The Octane Collection for providing the car!
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[@thebritishautochannel]

“Some say that his heart ticks like a watch, and that he’s confused by stairs. All we know is he’s called the Stig.”

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Iconic 👏🏼😘

[@matthias4428]

👍😀

[@alistairwhite2906]

All these people who need complete focus to get a decent lap in, and then there's the Stig, chatting away, looking all over the place and showing mortals how they will never be able to match his lap times! Such an amazing interview and great bloke.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Literally!! Thanks Alistair, looking forward to getting Ben back on the channel soon

[@Herman-zc7te]

Exactly

[@philipminns3933]

'Is this your cool-down lap?' 'What? Oh. Yeah.'

[@PaulLeitnerWise]

First time I've ever seen a lengthy interview on a race track, the fact that you did that with your own style and didn't miss a beat, gets you another winner!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed the episode, such fun to film xx

[@RustyBonnet]

BC is like a younger Tiff. Driving comes second nature whilst he calmly answers your questions and you're trying to hang on to something in the car :). Great content as always JK. Now, about Tiff, he'd be a fun interview?

[@MrOvershoot]

Best film with Tiff on a cool day when he can wear his carpaccio of leather Hugo Boss jacket

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Yes there’s an idea! Will see what I can do xx

[@christopherhazell6917]

@@MrOvershoot l

[@RevengeAvenger]

The way he casually overdrives the Porsche is a testament to his abilities. And Jodi can dish the interview like they're in park! Lovely yet brilliant. Thanks for the mind stimulation yet again.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

I know right! Thank you so much 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@chriscunningham4196]

Ben seems like such a nice chap, top marks to him for all that he's done and continues to achieve.

[@odl21]

Just getting better and better. You’re such a talented presenter with zero ego. brava!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah ❤️❤️ appreciate it

[@marcusFZ6]

Magic stuff as always. Nothing better than watching a true Pro drive fast with such ease whilst causally chatting away and never getting anything wrong.

[@roryingle2246]

Every time you knock it out of the park! You two could have been sitting on a paint tin and it would have been an incredible chat, the fact that you did it racing around Silverstone made it absolute magic! 👍 🇿🇦

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha thanks Rory! A different interview format but one I very much enjoyed xx

[@jasongerrard8940]

Going to meet A VERY GOOD FRIEND, when did we last see each other 7 years ago

[@paulkrapp]

Jodi you have a way of bringing out the best in people. They obviously feel very comfortable talking to you. Fantastic video, thank you! 😎👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaah that’s lovely to hear! Thanks Paul xx

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

Jodies facial expressions are brilliant !!! The best channel on KZbin!!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 thank you ❤️

[@tonymartin5444]

Another great episode Jodie. As someone has said, before hand I wasn’t too sure about Ben, but what a really interesting bloke and how fascinating his comments on using air pressure in NASCAR racing to competitive advantage. Respect for keeping your focus on asking and responding to questions whist Ben was giving that lovely 911 some beans! Re his comments on TVR’s; I owned until a couple of months ago the chameleon green T350 which I do believe he spun on Top Gear 😀!

[@burbt6069]

Well done Jodie, that was a great interview to watch. I couldn’t believe how you kept coming up with all those questions when you were being thrown about by Ben? Great job! This has to be my favourite KiaSS so far. 👍 Burb.T

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha it was mildly terrifying! That’s great to hear xx

[@paulrigby3578]

Wow what a great insight into Ben collins what a BRILLIANT driver he makes it look so easy excellent keep you the excellent content 👍🇦🇺

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He so does! Such a fun video to film, glad you enjoyed xx

[@lesdonaldson520]

You looked shattered after that Jodie . What a great interview and what a driver Ben is he made it look so effortless Thanks for another great episode

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He certainly did! It was great, so glad you enjoyed xx

[@philmaddock4889]

Hilarious! Watching with earphones and my wife kept telling me off for laughing so much. Great driving Ben - a fabulous car, a very generous owner and a 'natural' interview on the limit! Thanks!

[@stevegreene9149]

Great interview Jodie! It was a pleasure to see the ease that Ben hustled that beautiful GT3 4.0 around the. track whilst casually chatting away.... And what a soundtrack with that flat 6 wailing at high revs. Music to the ears.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Steve! Bens an amazing driver xx

[@tonystewart7287]

It’s AAA+ 😎😎😎

[@eamo106]

New on your channel, I wish he had done the last lap with traction control off. Great interview with Ben STIG Collins. Loved this !

[@TheRidgeChannel]

Great interview. Went to boarding school with Ben hasn’t changed a bit!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

haha no way!xx

[@Suprahampton]

O G Stig? No, that was Perry McCarthy (Black Stig) & Ben Collins was the 2nd White Stig after Julian Bailey

[@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport]

Err Theirs ONLY ONE STIG**** Sorry Tc

[@knobstar67]

I think Joe Bloggs would say Ben was the o.g. Stig in terms of a name they recognise...

[@DoMw94]

Julian Bailey was never the white Stig, he stood in for McCarthy on occasion. But yes, Collins was the second 'proper' Stig, definitely not the 'OG'

[@strght6]

Exactly. I know Ben Collins has become famous for his role as the Stig, but definitely not the OG.

[@alanblumlein]

Your facial expressions Jodie... Priceless !! 👏

[@frictionstreaker]

Love the way your bringing cars and car people together in a relaxed fear type of way. Keep the great work up Kidd.

[@ianmedium]

Knowing that you are a ruddy good driver yourself Jodie your reactions to Bens driving and skill speaks volumes of how he was cooking that Porsche on the track and yet at the same time holding a normal conversation with you, incredible! Back in my youth in the early eighties I used to race in the Yamaha RD250 series in England. I thought I was fairly good at riding a bike until my first race when I realised I had almost no talent or skill at all! I would be taking a corner thinking it would be impossible to go any faster and the other racers would pass me on the curves like I was going backwards! Another corker of an episode Jodie, thanks so much!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

So true! Aaaah crazy aren’t they 😅😂 glad you enjoyed xx

[@YachtReport]

This video should have been called ‘Gurning with Jodie Kidd whilst Ben Drives’

[@stremlett2477]

Great vid. That gear change action looks like the greatest ever.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Looked so much fun!! Xx

[@bryancohn9406]

Watching you lose your train of thought and fumble for questions while Ben drives and talks like he's going for a coffee is hilarious! The situation is just too funny, thanks for the good laugh this morning.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 glad you enjoyed it Bryan. Xx

[@jonathangould1255]

I saw Ben Collins at Goodwood FOS. The Aston Martin Vulcan was in the super car area on the turn table. Great driver. Brilliant charity.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Nice! Today agree xx

[@BrianMcCann421]

Certainly a chemistry in that car!

[@vitaliyyavtukhovskyi5947]

Amazing job! This just felt so organic and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing you two have more fun soon! :D

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the episode, Ben will be back soon xx

[@250GTOAJ]

Love the remark,I will not need a facelift! It was amazing how casual Ben was conversing and driving at the same time. Interesting to hear about what he has done since being The Stig! Thanks for sharing this Jodie xx 😎👍🇨🇦

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Very skilled 👏🏼 glad you enjoyed xx

[@brendanburke6138]

Luv how you interview Ben, while he was driving around Silverstone in such an iconic car. Thanks Jodie.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

It was an adventure!! Thank you Brendan xx

[@JustMe-bx8gu]

You're great Jodi, especially how you handled his awkward question.

[@dennisdose5697]

Great drivers always seem so relaxed behind the wheel at speeds that would frighten the rest of us. Heck, I get tense passing cars in Forza. Jodie brings the joy to the situation as always. Sweet Shop is always a positive bump in the day. When does the Gordon Murray episode drop? Does it involve the T50? Talk about a must see!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

That’s so true! Hopefully sooooon xx

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Love a drive out in the country!.

[@brandonburr4900]

I have seen ben drive in anger when he is seeiois and he is not as casual and talking as mucn but the scary thing is even this skill level is abpve most drivers. I was also impressed you didn't get sick being tossed aroud at speed. Look forward to more content with the stig!

[@locker60]

Another Brilliant video, we are all kids in your sweet shop, Ben is such a master of his craft, would like to have seen him in Clarkstons wig

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Maybe one day!x

[@glenkelly998]

Took my son to a track day at Oulton Park, it was his birthday and my boss was there with his ferrari cup challenge car, I hadn't expected a ride myself but did 7 laps with my boss fully on it. I didn't really feel like talking much and was relieved when we pitted 😄

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha wow 👏🏼

[@macman6107]

This is one of my favourite TV shows that isn't on tele. Another fantastic videos Jodi and I think you really need to do an out of the car interview with Ben sometime. Now that would be epic.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Maybe! Thanks Craig 😘

[@Katana2040]

Just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it! This is the best interview ever! Cheers, Jodie!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Welcome aboard! Check out my other interviews too!

[@Herman-zc7te]

What wonderfully varied career (BC). As always, a fun video.

[@davidgrover2665]

Knocking it out if the park with the YT content again Jodie - Thank you for for this great video & fascinating to hear the back stories from The Stig!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks David! So pleased to hear it xx

[@churchill24]

Another great interview during a great charity gathering, love the facial expressions

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Tony! All for a marvellous cause x

[@gordonsimpson3235]

That was great Jodie. Ben makes it look so easy. Not many people can have an intelligent conversation whilst driving the wheels off a GT3 RS on a circuit. I loved your 'imminent oblivion' facial expressions! Your show goes from strength to strength. I plan to visit your pub next month for a lunch with some fellow petrolheads (we meet-up every 6 months), it will be nice to try a new venue.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Very true! Thanks Gordon - hope you enjoy your visit xx

[@SoneaFifer]

10:40 Jodi under pressure . . . . . Well done lass - you handled it like a trooper :) Great video (and interview) and please do keep them coming lass :)

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😉 why thank you xx

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Another great video,thanks Jodie. Well done to both of you for promoting a wonderful charity,isn’t she just the best at getting people to relax and just chat naturally?I like the way Ben threw the car around so he didn’t have to confess JK is a better driver than JB! I’m looking forward to the next episode!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Hahaha Bens driving was super impressive! Pleased to hear you enjoyed xx

[@andyrowe]

Another brilliant episode!! Thanks Jodi.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Great to hear Andy!!

[@EAD_0]

great content as always. love this channel and i like how you get as much background info from every guest, its great to hear their backstory. 👍

[@AFFMotorsport]

Thank you for another fantastic ep, Your unique and beautiful style lets everyone around you just smile and be so at ease with talking to you. Keep them coming.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you so much for the support Michael!!

[@75YBA]

Love you folks! Another great interview from Jodie!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaaw thank you xx

[@jerryc6497]

Clicked for Ben and the GT3 RS 4.0 :)

[@gaelicstorm7]

Love this interview, you really seem to get the best from the people you chat with, fantastic technique 👏

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ahhh thank you! I loved chatting to Ben xx

[@tonystewart7287]

Simply an awesome interview, that boy can drive! 😎😎

[@johndavey72]

Hi Jodie . Not only is Ben a superb driver he happens to be a thoroughly nice chap ! Of course he's obviously not as nice as you Jodie ! Well , l can see you're in for such a fun time ! Thanks Jodie .

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Absolutely! Lol thanks John x

[@peterlt8998]

Jumper and army surplus boots. God your a fashion icon

[@philschoen8276]

You knocked it out of the park again Jodie. What a great interview. Loved it 🙌🥂😘.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Phil! I had such a great time xx

[@philschoen8276]

@@KiddinaSweetShop definitely looks like it. What’s next on the docket? 👏👏👏

[@stephenjones6902]

Amazing video Jodie,love the look on your face on some of the corners.Great how he can drive and talk at this speeds.

[@davidthomas1424]

Fantastic episode 😁👏👍🤸

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

🙌🏼 thank you David xx

[@carlhancox9699]

Another cracking interview with Ben Collins our kid, bet your ears will be burning tonight when jezza rich and James has seen this 🤣🤣, I'm just so glad that they are still mates really, when Ben was stig I truly believe that what ever the car he did a top gear lap, with his driving style and ability stood a chance of being a great time, you could just see the effort he put in, to be fair to all the cars, that's what I like about Ben he is to O G stig in my eyes and he was flying just while you was having a chit chat he just loves it

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

That’s so true! Ben has always been a fantastic driver, admirable for sure 🙌🏼 glad you enjoyed the episode Carl xx

[@carlhancox9699]

@@KiddinaSweetShop the only thing he did wrong was crack the egg 🤣🤣🤪

[@jerrywilliams3177]

It's great fun Miss Jodie watching you enjoy what you do! I'm so glad that once again I got to spend some time with you, as always you made my day, make it a great evening, jw

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Jerry! 😘

[@backyardrailroader]

Amazing. Having an normal interview with the driver while going quickly on the race track. And being very casual about it. Well. Most of the time....

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Yep most of the time 😅😂

[@alistairjenkins7973]

Great film. Great people

[@derekantill3721]

Great interview with Ben Collins, I enjoyed the thrash round Silverstone.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Derek! So did I 😉

[@garyclark3362]

Another fantastic episode, keep up the great work Jodie your style of interviewing is so relaxed and refreshing 👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Gary! Ben is so lovely to chat to xx

[@garyclark3362]

@@KiddinaSweetShop He is a relaxed font of knowledge, you have great on screen chemistry with all of your guests, I look forward to the next chapter 👍

[@MrTimstaaa]

I can't believe he said the car chase from the movie Ronin is his favourite. Its also my favourite. I've been telling friends and family about for years because no one seems to have seen it or remembers it when we talk movies. Then again I shouldn't be surprised. He is a car guy.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah! He certainly is xx

[@matthias4428]

Racing in perfection and so relaxed, great… and by the way interested conversation together with Jodie.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks very much 😁 glad you enjoyed xx

[@jamesmcnauliv4527]

Some say that he can pass an Ariel Atom in a street car mid-sentence, and he’s cooler than Daniel Craig. All we know is that he’s the Stig!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@pault1964]

V8

[@grayfool]

Great interview Jodie. Great car, great driver, excellent.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Agreed!! Thanks 🥰

[@altonotis1975]

Love your channel. Hurry up and get your own TV show

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

This is my TV show! For now 🤪

[@denniswhite9721]

Jodie, did you make a little mess? I would have! Really enjoyed hearing about Ben's racing and driving career path. Did not know about his Quantum of Solace experience, my absolute favorite mini-blast car chase. Thanks so much!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 almost. Fascinating to hear Ben’s stories! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@carlosoruna7174]

Few remember ben was an f1 test pilot. He knows his cars and mechanics. Has great balance.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He certainly does 👏🏼

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

I liked this episode, looked like a real hoot!! Ben is so smooth and deceptively fast.....There was some interesting steering input at times, usually when you had your eyes closed Jodi!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂🤪

[@krusher74]

"real hoot!" lol

[@SuperMcgenius]

Love your show.

[@jasondesborough4002]

The Kidd.....the Stig..... the car... perfect.❤️

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ahh thanks Jason!

[@StevenVanLoven]

Haha, relax Jodie , Ben is just warming up the tires. So great to see this ! (Jodie , I forgot my questions)

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Difficult to relax in this car! Lol

[@declanmulraney1363]

Oh your face is priceless... How can he drive so fast and talk like he's driving to work??? Keep them coming.... You enjoyed that.... I would love to be in the passenger seat too....

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Lol I know right! Terrifying but I knew I was in safe hands 😇 xx

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Lol I know right! Terrifying but I knew I was in safe hands 😇 xx

[@declanmulraney1363]

@@KiddinaSweetShop makes it look so easy.... The sound of the engine is unreal.... You fluffed your lines😂😂.... Superb, keep them coming....

[@vinniedixon1140]

Ben is a really good driver. I used to have his autobiography, The Man In The White Suit which was a really good read. Loved the sound of that Porsche & nice to see someone that can REALLY drive. Can't wait to see him teach you some stunt driving. Pity you didn't ask him about crashing the Koenigsegg on Top Gear as it'd been good to hear what he had to say about that little trip off track lol. Another great video & interview as always Jodie, keep them coming.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Vinnie! I loved Bens book too. Appreciate the support xx

[@chrismorris3726]

You have done some fantastic episodes/interviews but I'm blown away by your composure during the drive here. Keep doing your thing!

[@davidcharlesiannotti3800]

This was not what I was expecting. I thought you going head to head against the Stig. But what an entertaining and informative interview that was; I knew that Ben Collins was a professional race car driver 🏎before his turn as the Stig, but I did not know he was a driving instructor for the special forces as well. Love how you dodged Ben's question about the "worst car you've ever driven. Can't wait to see the video where you receive stunt car driving lassons from Ben, that video will probably be hilarious. 🚘🎬 😂

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Not this time! Think I’d probably lose there lol 😆 glad you enjoyed nonetheless xx

[@kareemrichards8635]

Haha love the video. It reminds me of watching Burt Reynolds and Sally Field conversing while driving at high speed. 😅 thanks for sharing.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video Jodie 📹...how annoyingly talented is Ben!!...you did well in the passenger seat!!..I presume you were subconsciously braking hard in the corners!!.Great stuff, Cheers, Steve

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

I know right! Sure was haha. Thanks Steve xx

[@mujdawood7892]

Another fantastic episode well done for the excellent content 👏 👍 👌

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you 😊

[@paulboland8515]

Another Great Vid From The Kidd! Loved it 🚘❤🚘 x

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Paul 🤪

[@paulboland8515]

@@KiddinaSweetShop 🤣🤣

[@tommidahlberg1451]

Very entertaining interview! You should come to Finland at the 1000 lakes rally time, and interview some of the riders while flying through jumps?

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Sounds fun 😮

[@tommidahlberg1451]

@@KiddinaSweetShop I bet some of the Finnish teams could arrange you a tour on their shops, and also J.M Latvala and J.Kankkunen have their personal rally car museums very near the rally center, it might interest you and your subscribers?

[@arrayaankhan488]

Amazing people and an amazing car!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

🙌🏼 thank you, really special car and Ben is fab xx

[@Richard-xw8jt]

This is so funny, Jodie is doing her best not to look petrified and "The Stig" proving just how bloody good he is by making the 100mph+ driving look like childs play, oh & that Daniel Craig V's Jodie Kidd challenge needs to happen.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Lol. One day!!! Xx

[@renaldolukas1599]

Jody u let tht one out 🤣 looking forward to Gordon, this show is always shos stopping

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂

[@autofanaticasia2746]

997 gt3rs 4.0 ❤❤❤

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Gorgeous right? Xx

[@nedmurry7283]

Jimmy got a mention!

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

Ben Collins is an acquired taste, and can easily be misunderstood. He can come across as a cold fish, but you need to see enough of stuff of his to warm to him. The humour is there, though very dry, and he is a master of so many aspects of driving. Not everyone is cut out for presenting, but even so, he is a character of his own, beyond that of the 'Stig', and I think he deserves to get to express that now, so respect to all the channels and the likes of Jodie, who recognise this and bring us the story of all that Ben has done behind the camera, as well as these days, in front of it.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Steven! Bens fab xx

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

@@KiddinaSweetShop OMG, Did Jodie Kidd just write to me? (passes out) and left two kisses? (passes out again) Right, I'm done. I'm off up to Tibet to become a monk. There is no possible interaction with a woman that could possibly hope to surpass two kisses from the most beautiful tomboy ......in the world xx ☺ (passes out a third time)

[@Smiffy30]

Excellent interview and very entertaining and interesting... Well done. I Like Ben but Jodie is deffo fitter and a bloody good interviewer/driver;-)

[@martinbridges835]

Great video what a car looks like you were enjoying your self 😂😂

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

I certainly was Martin! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@andysmyth6782]

😂😅 you got love it .just a drive round a track😊

[@stevebutler1488]

Great video as ever. Such an easy watch and so well put together. Is 'Kidd in a Sweetshop' at the Gumball 3000 warm-up event this weekend?

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Sadly not!!

[@lovthaigurlz]

I still want to know why Top Gear tried to make everyone believe that Michael Schumacher was the Stig.

[@yerrie1908]

Before I die I wanna see you with Verstappen, statistically it means within the next 25 years but rather today than tomorrow

[@trevorthorn5011]

Well done 👍 another great vid

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Trevor!!

[@Retirement_Life]

Another really great video…bring on the stunt driving! 😆

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

🥰🥰

[@Bluenose372]

Super stuff, looking forward to more with you and Ben Jodie… that 911, 😘

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Coming soon I hope! Gorgeous car right? Xx

[@Ginbaubabe]

Great session! Damn I want a driving tuition from Ben!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha he’s so talented!!

[@ianperry3485]

Super film, only disappointment was Ben not heel-toeing on down changes!