The Stig's World Tour: Not in New York

The Stig Is a Character, Not a Touring Driver

The Stig is a fictional test driver persona from BBC's Top Gear (2002–present) and The Grand Tour. He does not exist as a real person who tours.

Key Facts

• Played by: Ben Collins (2003–2010, "White Stig"), Phil Keen, Julian Bailey, and others (Black Stig, etc.). Identities officially secret.
• Appears only: In-studio (Dunsfold Aerodrome, UK), test tracks (UK, occasionally abroad for specials), and promotional events as part of Top Gear production.
• No solo appearances, no world tour, no meet-and-greets, no New York dates.

If You Want to See Similar

• Top Gear Live / The Grand Tour Live – Occasional arena shows (UK, Australia, South Africa) with presenters (Clarkson, Hammond, May) and Stig cameos.
• Goodwood Festival of Speed (UK, July) – Stig often drives hillclimb.
• Petersen Automotive Museum (LA) – Has Stig helmet/suit display; sometimes hosts Top Gear events.

The Stig lives in the Dunsfold hangar. He doesn't do Broadway.