This is one of my favorite things Drivetribe has ever done. I love the insights that Ben can give when he's presented with the opportunity.

@hsvr

Жыл бұрын

Ben is happily married, calm down

@BenCollinsDrives

Жыл бұрын

great to hear this and really appreciate the support - love working on DT and plenty of dry powder :)

@tehllama42

Жыл бұрын

@@BenCollinsDrives Honestly, just you and Harris monkeying around would be its own brilliant content, too bad that can't be a thing.

@James_08_07

Жыл бұрын

It's a shame some of it is a lie really :/

@michaelangelosalazar434

Жыл бұрын

@@hsvr balìta

No wonder they didn’t let Stig talk, they were trying to protect their jobs

@clxx1302

Жыл бұрын

Of course because they are "presenters", they ain't a race car driver like Tiff from Fifth Gear or Chris Harris

@dylanzrim3635

Жыл бұрын

@@clxx1302 tiff sure, Chris? 😂😂😂

@OrangeTash

Жыл бұрын

@@dylanzrim3635 Chris is a legitimate racing driver TF you mean?

@eshanmirash2456

Жыл бұрын

@@dylanzrim3635 he’s competed in Le Mans multiple times and has done rallies. He has a proper racing career

@dissposablehero

Жыл бұрын

Iirc they gave all the credit to the stig for that race & to the engineers for getting the car repaired.

Not speaking about just the 24 hour topgear race, this video was so cool to hear the STIG talk about his experiences. So relaxing and interesting

@MCD10000

Жыл бұрын

I now want amazon to surprise Hammond, Clarkson and may by adding him into the grand tour

@davidhowell1415

Жыл бұрын

unfortunately Amazon doesn't have any creative control over the show. It would have to be at contact renewal time and by then it would likely be to late. I like the idea though

I can confirm Ben enjoys a massive burnout away from every single French toll booth 😂 invoice for tyres incoming...

@pistolpete5189

Жыл бұрын

His new nick name is Ben 11

@ghomerhust

Жыл бұрын

@@pistolpete5189 "i bet i can make longer elevensies than you!"

@helipeek2736

Жыл бұрын

@@ghomerhust surely an overly long elevenses is in theory just brunch?

@bigcazza5260

Жыл бұрын

if u dont pop the set dont even bring it up

@Sivertsen17

Жыл бұрын

Don't you mean "some say he can't pull away from a French tollbooth without doing a massive burnout"?

I really appreciate how Mike and Ben seem to actually enjoy each other's company so these interactions are more organic. More Ben please. His insight on anything involving cars is a joy to listen to.

Still to date my favourite thing Top Gear ever did

@darktoastie

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@DrCrunkMusic

Жыл бұрын

It's right up there for me to 👌

@cockpiss9260

Жыл бұрын

My favourite on-track piece they did, but for me the Vietnam trip is still the greatest episode.

@gglovato

Жыл бұрын

When did this happen, i dont remember this at all

@Joeyy99

Жыл бұрын

@@gglovato it was a very old episode out like in the early 2000s a couple of episodes previous they got some tractors in an attempt to grow some green fuel only to end up with diesel. Sitting on a large amount of it the TG crew along with The Stig and a group of mechanics they entered the Britcar 24 hours at Silverstone with a diesel powered BMW M3

One of my funniest Stig moments was when he goes to buy gas and has a Credit card that says "The Stig" as the name and "Bank of Money" as the bank. I can still remember the boys wondering if he even knew how to buy gas. The Stig was a great "character". They could look at getting "Stig" back in the mix with the OG boys, but there are some issues with the BBC I am sure.

@super-kami-guru

11 ай бұрын

Bring back the american

@woodenhoe

6 ай бұрын

The Stog

Mike is getting better and better at presenting these episodes, it really feels so well put together

This begins to show you just how much Ben really truly loves racing. It isn't just a passion. He loves it.

@jdapaul1351

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have a book called "The Man in the White Suit", which talks about a lot of racing, plus Top Gear behind the scenes.

@dudeonlygamingandotherstuf7791

Жыл бұрын

It's more like a hobby for him so obviously he doesn't need to do it if he doesn't want to.

@zknarc

Жыл бұрын

@@jdapaul1351 Yup, it is a really enjoyable read

@Wingyy1995

Жыл бұрын

@@jdapaul1351 I'll third this statement, awesome book

@illidan155

Жыл бұрын

@@dudeonlygamingandotherstuf7791 i wonder how many people will get this reference, you cheeky rascal ;d, but seriously man, leave the man alone, he knows what he's doing. And i hope he is having a nice drink right now :). perkele. ;d

It will always be a legendary episode, I remember getting teary eyed.

@BariLopesh

Жыл бұрын

Don't be a sausage, why would you get tearful what are ye a massive weapon or something, give yer heid a wobble man.

@headers12

Жыл бұрын

@@BariLopesh Tell me you are casual, without telling me you are casual.

You should do a series where you ask Jeremy, Richard, May, Ben and TG crew members what happened to the cars used in segments. EDIT: Don't take it too seriously. Just thought it would be a cool video.

@CometSamurai

Жыл бұрын

If it’s anything like what Amazon did they’re all in a storage garage somewhere

@lewisburt3750

Жыл бұрын

@@CometSamurai Drivetribe need to go to that garage than!

@Gl-my8fw

Жыл бұрын

@@CometSamurai they did keep some

@jez_77

Жыл бұрын

Lots of cars is in a Top Gear museum in UK

@Big_Red_Devil_98

Жыл бұрын

Chances are Hammond wouldn't remember 😂

May and Hammond smiling at the end was pure British wholesomeness. "Its there! We've done it!" - Jezza 😢 you beauty.

He did some incredible driving in that 24-hour race

@James_08_07

Жыл бұрын

He did but he wasn't driving for anywhere near as long as he's implied here.

@pedrosilvamusician

Жыл бұрын

Also he was driving against amateurs/semi pros

@danhall76

Жыл бұрын

@@James_08_07 Wasn't he?

@James_08_07

Жыл бұрын

@@danhall76 Nope, see my other comments.

@SimRacer_GT

Жыл бұрын

@@danhall76 Ben was only in the car from 2am to 5am over night... Driving order was as follows: Ben 4:30pm to 6pm, May 6pm to 8pm, Clarkson 8pm to 10pm, Hammond 10pm to crash at 11:15pm ish, Ben 2am to 5am, May 5am to 5:15am, race suspended, May from 7:30am to 9:30am, Ben from 9:30 to 12pm, Hammond from 12pm to 2pm, Clarkson from 2pm to the finish at 4:30pm. Overall Ben drove the car for around 8 hours, 3 hrs of which was in the dark. You're welcome. References: My memory (I was there), publicly available lap chart for car #78 and hour by hour race report on Wikipedia.

I loved reading the "Man in the white suit" book, since it revealed so much about the production of the show and how Ben's job as the Stig was about more than just driving around fast cars on the track or teaching Celebrities to do the same. For those who haven't read it, search it up, it's well worth it.

I still love imagining Ben as the robotic, Alien-like, aloof , non-talking Stig listening to silly radio stations , or learning a foreign language while registering the "fastest time" on the TG race track. THANKS to finally letting us hear your voice, and see your face, Ben Collins. AWESOME DRIVING. GREAT PERSONALITY. UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.

@kentonian

Жыл бұрын

It was nearly all fake, the audio was dubbed in later. The man stood around in the suit was not Ben but a part of the production crew.

@zacharyradford5552

9 ай бұрын

And it matters how?

The motorcar enthusiasts of the internet NEED more Ben Collins content. Whether that's him racing the latest supercars round an international circuit, reviewing popular hot hatches on back roads, or just chatting about his fascinating life. He's such an interesting guy who people naturally warm to, would be a shame to let his talent go to waste.

I love how it started with Ben calling him Michael and ending with Mike. Very wholesome

When was auto racing invented? When the 2nd automobile left the assembly line.

Love it when Ben is on here such a humble and intelligent guy

I love being able to tell people that I got to watch 'The Stig' racing in NASCAR! Sort of - it was the ASCAR series in the UK, they raced at Rockingham Speedway and Eurospeedway Lausitz in Germany, and back in 2002 they had a pretty stacked field including Jason Plato, Nicholas Minassian, Kelvin Burt, Darren Manning, Colin McRae made a few cameos IIRC, and Mr Collins himself in the #84 Territorial Army car - it was in a full army camoflage wrap, looked really cool! So wild looking back on it now, I was 10 years old, and I wish I'd been able to appreciate watching Ben/The Stig racing up close 😊

Just feels so strange seeing The Stig _out of uniform._ And sitting in the passenger seat?!?! 🥺

Im loving that Mike doesn't need to try and express his personality as much in recent videos, hes much more natural when hes comfortable which you can tell hes starting to be with Ben and vice versa. Pretty cool to see everyone progress, clearly the audience loves it!

It didn't go unnoticed that this video is 24 minutes long 👀 well played

As a man in his mid 30s who grew up watching top gear religiously and still do(when i can cause its not easy in America) its amazing to just see the stig as Ben and hear him talk considering i watched him be silent for so many years. I loved this episode

@noaerrr

Жыл бұрын

Cool, I didn’t realise top gear had fans over in America aswell

love how with that title about 1/10th of the video was actually about that

@GarthKlaus

2 ай бұрын

Over half way in, I'm still waiting....

I have really been enjoying your videos recently, informative, interesting and your passion comes across in spades. It is great to Ben talking about his career, his cars and how he feels about the Top Gear years. He was a huge part of the show but never had a voice, more of this content please?!!

The sting is iconic. I’m very glad that he is now allowed to show the world how cool he is

Uh, yeah - more of this please - fantastic to hear Ben's running commentary while tooling down the straights and weaving the corners at Le Mans. Yes please - more like this!

One of my favorite TG builds ever, such a plucky underdog!

@thatonenigeriansformula

Жыл бұрын

How that beemer survived the mosler crash is insane , thing was doing well over 120mph into the side of the car , ripped through the front end

@FastDriver318

Жыл бұрын

@@thatonenigeriansformula Yeah, it really was incredible! For a while it was in Beaulieu Motor Museum, on display, but it isn't anymore- so is probably rotting in a warehouse along with all the TG cars that were once on display but have been pushed out because of new Top Gear stuff.

This is one of my favourite “Top Gear” challenges. It’s a shame we’ve not seen more of the three (well four) leads in similar events.

Big fan of this. Very different to a lot of KZread content. Just an two experts talking about a subject they are passionate about, no gimmicks. Love it.

I love the Stig and he is an Iconic char, but Ben talking about everything makes me wish he actually did a series or show. Mike is also amazing and this was just a pleasure to watch. Well done !

The production on this video is fantastic! Great job, really enjoyable watch!

Way to go Mike, and your production team, I think this was probably the best piece you’ve done, yet. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you to all of you.

As someone who has read The Man in the White Suit, I can confirm it's an excellent book. As is How To Drive, by Ben. Not just his incredible story, and in How To Drive, the awesome teaching, but the eloquence he writes with. Ben makes it so easy to understand, and so memorable it soaks into your subconscious. I listened to the audiobook of How To Drive at the start of a 6 month driving suspension, and 6 months later it STILL made me a better driver

These are some of my favorite segments of Drivetribe. Please keep making content. Love it.

This is the best KZread video I have ever seen. Production, subject matter, people involved - great show, really truly love it

Your stories, ideas, editing and presenting has come on in a big way, quality stuff right here

I really enjoyed Ben's presentation on the Circuit De La Sarthe. I was much of a Gran Turismo and Racedriver Grid fan as a kid, and this track was definitely my all time favourite. You can also tell just how much Ben loved his racing career. Great video guys, you got my like

Man… the layout and production on this one really felt like Top Gear of old - the ones we all became fans of.

Great episode! This made me reminisce about the old Top Gear which is very much missed and could never be reproduced. I will be buying that book, thank you for everything you've done over these many years, Stig.

Absolutely great interview. To be driving the track/road and have the experience being explained to you in every detail. Perfect.

really enjoyed the camaraderie and back-and-forth in this one. Great stuff.

This was great, thanks to the both of you!

Great content!! Thanks & Keep It Coming!

Such a great video, really really enjoyed this.

One of your best videos guys…….love this style. Keep them coming.

Absolutely top notch video! Very informative and I love the fact they went into detail on the LeMans cars. Please!!! More like this! Very well done indeed!!!

Probably the best video you guys have made so far genuinely lost track of time listening to and watching this

Brilliant video guys, agree with some of the comments on here, great to hear Ben's comments and memories he's had at Le Mans excellent!

This has been one of the better DT episodes in a loooong time. Always a pleasure watching Collins. He articulate and very matter of fact!

In 1981 I went to LeMans and camped with some guys from England. Tony asked if he could borrow money for gas to get back.I did, the next day he took me for the same drive around the track, under the Dunlop bridge, down the Mulsanne straight, without chicanes, Indianapolis, Arnage. It was magic. Yes, I have pics.

He talks about this all with SO much passion. It's amazing :)

Lovely film, lovely subjects, well done all around. Nothing like a road trip with a racing legend to bring you around.

Really enjoyed this guy's and tbf pretty much everything you put out is A+ a great balance of interesting and entertaining.

Thanks for including us on that trip. The description of the track was riveting.

One of your best ever... Too Gear OG"s appreciate this.... Much love.

Kudos to DT - fantastic bit of content from start to finish. Real return to form. Thoroughly enjoyed this

This is one of the best videos on KZread. Pure quality right here

Such an awesome video! Joy to watch!

Great video guys. Really enjoyed that.

This has to be one of my favorite videos. I could watch the Stig for days on end. Wonderful speaker and so knowledgeable.

love the interviews mike is a real natural at this stuff, and he keeps getting better Hammond and may did some excellent talent scouting finding him

Great editing, awesome music !! Cheers from Brazil.

It's nice to know Stig has a voice, an interesting one too.

It's privilege to have Ben in the channel. I enjoyed every minute of it. For me, it's the best video of DriveTribe by a country mile. Also the excitement in his voice and eyes when Mike was explaining the details of Silk Cut JAAAG was just priceless.

@Erunanethiel

Жыл бұрын

Kimssiinnn

@OsellaSquadraCorse

3 ай бұрын

Shame most of them were wrong!

Drive Tribe has outdone themselves again. Loved listening to Ben breakdown the Le Mans course and especially hearing about the TG 24 hrs in the diesel BMW.

A road trip to Le Mans with The Stig? You’re living the dream sir.

very well produced. excellent music choices! great insight from the Stig! great "Casablanca" finish!

That was one of my favorite episodes. I loved how Jeremy got teary eyed at the finish.

this is absolutely brilliant - keep these coming

I also got emotional at the end of that episode/race. One of the best episodes they ever did! Miss the gang a lot!

Mike, this was a very enjoyable film. I quite enjoyed this. And thanks Ben for sharing your racing and TV stories. The 24hr race you and the boys did on TG was one of my favorite highlights. Cheers to you both.

Really hope Mike gets some future track racing opportunities as Ben said and all the support needed to be successful. Bright future ahead of him. Excellent watch, great story!

23:50 "Maybe one day" indeed Mike. Proud to see that dream become a reality for you in the video you uploaded earlier today, it's a real testament to the trajectory of the channel over the last year or so. Hopefully there's plenty more to come!

Great video, thanks guy's 👏👏👏👏

This was a great segment! 🔥🔥🔥

Disappointed Ben didn't come walking out of the water with a comedy fish in hand.

Just finished watching that episode by coincidence and now I get to watch this, very cool

Awesome video guys!!

Mike I think you have knocked it out of the park. This is your best video yet! Awesome job.

Great video. Keep it up guys, both of you presenting is working very well.

I love the drive in the rain, you really get a sense of what star in the reasonably priced car was like behind the scenes; the way Ben would instruct the guests.

Great shots and editing as always

What a great day out. Thanks DT! That Casablanca outro takes the cake ❤️

I was at Le Mans in 92. The group C cars were awesome. Drank beer all night but was wide awake spectating on the home straight, Dunlop bridge and Tertre Rouge.

Reading Ben's book as a kid was such an eye opener to the reality of Top Gear, away from judgement, and just fun go read.

More videos like this please. This has to be one of the best videos you guys have done on this channel

Need to watch that Top Gear episode again! Thanks.

More of this please, drive tribe with special episodes and guest appearances

I really enjoyed that. Thank you guys.

Awesome video, please bring some more 🙏

What a thoroughly enjoyable video, thank you!

Well done boys. Without a doubt, an absolute gem of all the DriveTribe videos.

Great vid guys. Love it.

I loved how Ben grabbed the Cake plate and Mike returned it...

The Cinematography on this is brilliant. Great Job ! :)

This is literally the only video on KZread I’ve ever “smashed” the like button on. I love the classic race cars and hearing about them.

Excellent video. Hope to see more like this!

I really really enjoyed reading The Man in the White Suit. It's not a tell-all on Top Gear, it's about the man behind the persona of the Stig. Great read, tremendous respect and congrats to Ben for a great life!