Perry McCarthy

Former Formula One Driver & Original 'Stig' on BBC's "Top Gear"

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Perry McCarthy Biography

Perry McCarthy is a former British Formula One driver and the original "Stig" on BBC's "Top Gear". Known for his wit, determination, and resilience, McCarthy's career in motorsport has been as unique as his personality. Rising through the ranks alongside future F1 stars Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, and Mark Blundell, McCarthy fought tirelessly for over a decade to reach Formula One, defying the odds in a sport dominated by money. He made his F1 debut in 1992 with the struggling Andrea Moda team, a chapter famously chronicled in his bestselling autobiography "Flat Out, Flat Broke". Despite the team’s many setbacks, McCarthy’s tenacity and refusal to give up earned him a cult following, with the media dubbing him "the world's unluckiest racing driver."

Following his time in Formula One, McCarthy turned his focus to endurance racing, including competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and sports prototype racing. His talent and determination continued to shine through in these grueling formats, earning him respect within the racing community. McCarthy also became widely recognized as the original "Stig" on "Top Gear", where his role as the mysterious driver added to the show's immense popularity.

A frequent guest on motorsport broadcasts, McCarthy’s bubbly personality and sense of humor remain central to his appeal. He continues to engage with fans through his media appearances and public speaking engagements, while also supporting various charitable causes, including veteran initiatives like Soldier On.

McCarthy’s larger-than-life character has been celebrated by both the press and fans. The Times has called him “the world’s unluckiest racing driver,” while The Telegraph hailed him as “a new cult hero.” Despite the ups and downs of his racing career, McCarthy's legacy in motorsport is one of grit, determination, and a never-ending sense of humor.

Perry McCarthy Speaking Topics

  • Commitment, excellence, performance, achievement.

  • Risk and reward

  • The power of the individual and personal performance

  • Building from success and building from failure

  • Team work, organisation, communication

Perry McCarthy Videos

  • The Stig Unmasked & Up Close: Perry McCarthy from BBC Top Gear ...
    To many of us, Perry McCarthy is the first Stig from BBC’s top-rated show, Top Gear. However, in the world of international Motor Racing, Perry...
  • Perry McCarthy | NMP Live

Perry McCarthy Books

  • Flat Out, Flat Broke 3rd Edition: The Original Stig
    Flat Out, Flat Broke 3rd Edition: The Original Stig

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  • What topics does Perry McCarthy speak about?

    Perry McCarthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Formula 1, Human Resources, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding.
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Perry McCarthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Commitment, excellence, performance, achievement., Risk and reward, The power of the individual and personal performance , Building from success and building from failure and Team work, organisation, communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Perry McCarthy for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Perry McCarthy generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Steve Donahue, Dan Clark, Terry Bowden, Paul Deegan and Timothy Hyde. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Perry McCarthy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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