I know this isnt sim racing related but i think Top Gear is something we all watch and this is definately news worthy. In my opinion not the best thing they could do. But if its the person people have been saying it is then i seriously doubt that it is the actual stig.
http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2009/06/20/jc-stig-to-remove-helmet/#respond
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