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Old 06-21-2009, 04:08 PM
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New series just started over in the UK. Tonight, they revealed the Stig's true identity...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8111984.stm

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OMG, is it really him?
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Well, why not?
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WOW!
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No way. I bet the stig is some unknown
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Finally! haha
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I thought it was old news that the Stig was (and maybe still is) Ben Collins.

Obviously, the Schumacher thing was just for some fun... Even though I knew it wasn't true, I have to admit I got a few goosebumps just seeing him there and listening to the crowd go wild!
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So, does that mean I saw Michael Schumaker driving a two seater Formula 1 car at Silverstone Yesterday...
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='919580' date='Jun 22 2009, 12:44 AM
So, does that mean I saw Michael Schumaker driving a two seater Formula 1 car at Silverstone Yesterday...


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