Ben Collins is one of Britain’s most renowned and unusual sportsmen. His rise through the ranks of international Motor Racing has been a unique journey and he recently made history by becoming the first Englishman to drive in the US National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) series for over thirty years. He limbered up for this year’s racing season by doubling as James Bond…
Ben recently presented a TV show for the BBC called ‘Extreme Teens’ and has been known to carry out daring stunts on numerous car shows such as ‘Driven’, ‘Top Gear’ and ‘Pulling Power’. He currently co-hosts the NASCAR show for Sky Sports which is airing live on most weekends. Few racing drivers have won as many races in such a variety of series, from Le Mans to Formula Three and now NASCAR Stock Cars. As a journalist Ben provides punchy reports on the hottest racing cars and Supercars for Autosport magazine as well as the Sunday Times. Last year he set multiple world records, drove a car on two wheels and dragged a professional surfer behind a car at over 50 KPH.
From Uri Geller to Sir Jackie Stewart and Nicholas Cage, Ben’s career has been touched by the unusual, the extreme and the unknown. He recently taught Daniel Craig the fine art of advanced driving for the forthcoming Bond Movie, ‘Quantum of Solace’. As a consultant on set, Ben was a key member of the team that produced some of the most daring car stunts ever seen.
Ben is an expert on driving and the mental aptitude required to be a professional. He is able to communicate what it feels like to race, where split-second timing, high pressure and total focus are key, and then to adapt these skills to the challenges of everyday life.
Ben’s strength of character was revealed very early on, when as a child his family moved to America and he was enrolled into a local swimming team. His competitive nature drove him to nationwide competition and a gruelling training regime of 30 hours a week by the age of 7. Winning was etched into his ethos and the determination to succeed has remained a constant throughout his life.
Ben understands the corporate world well and as Brand Manager for Hornby Scalextric for several years was responsible for a significant upturn in sales. Ben spends a great deal of time hosting corporate events and track days and is sensitive to the complexities of the business world.
Ben’s boundless enthusiasm, interest in all things and never-say-die attitude makes him a captivating speaker. His unique and ongoing career exemplifies making the most of every opportunity and his story relates how personal development and great commitment will overcome all the odds.
Ben recently presented a TV show for the BBC called ‘Extreme Teens’ and has been known to carry out daring stunts on numerous car shows such as ‘Driven’, ‘Top Gear’ and ‘Pulling Power’. He currently co-hosts the NASCAR show for Sky Sports which is airing live on most weekends. Few racing drivers have won as many races in such a variety of series, from Le Mans to Formula Three and now NASCAR Stock Cars. As a journalist Ben provides punchy reports on the hottest racing cars and Supercars for Autosport magazine as well as the Sunday Times. Last year he set multiple world records, drove a car on two wheels and dragged a professional surfer behind a car at over 50 KPH.
From Uri Geller to Sir Jackie Stewart and Nicholas Cage, Ben’s career has been touched by the unusual, the extreme and the unknown. He recently taught Daniel Craig the fine art of advanced driving for the forthcoming Bond Movie, ‘Quantum of Solace’. As a consultant on set, Ben was a key member of the team that produced some of the most daring car stunts ever seen.
Ben is an expert on driving and the mental aptitude required to be a professional. He is able to communicate what it feels like to race, where split-second timing, high pressure and total focus are key, and then to adapt these skills to the challenges of everyday life.
Ben’s strength of character was revealed very early on, when as a child his family moved to America and he was enrolled into a local swimming team. His competitive nature drove him to nationwide competition and a gruelling training regime of 30 hours a week by the age of 7. Winning was etched into his ethos and the determination to succeed has remained a constant throughout his life.
Ben understands the corporate world well and as Brand Manager for Hornby Scalextric for several years was responsible for a significant upturn in sales. Ben spends a great deal of time hosting corporate events and track days and is sensitive to the complexities of the business world.
Ben’s boundless enthusiasm, interest in all things and never-say-die attitude makes him a captivating speaker. His unique and ongoing career exemplifies making the most of every opportunity and his story relates how personal development and great commitment will overcome all the odds.
Ben is one of the UK's most talented drivers and has achieved success both here in Europe and in America. He currently presents motorsport on Sky and also has performed numerous stunts and tested cars on BBC's Top Gear.
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