Champion racecar and stunt driver Ben Collins was bitten by the racing bug at the age of 18 when he visited the Silverstone race track. In his 25 plus year career Collins has participated in almost every major racing series. ‘I’ve been able to drive in every series from GT to Le Mans to Nascar to Formula One,’ says Collins. He has won both Le Mans and Nascar. These days, he’s more focused on crashing cars rather than making sure they get across the finish line first. ‘You get paid to smash stuff up, it’s kind of like a boyhood dream.’ Collins has a long history with the James Bond 007 franchise. His first film was ‘Quantum of Solace.’ Most recently, he’s taught celebrities like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz to drive on a racetrack in the BBC show ‘Top Gear.’ Collins best piece of advice for drivers, both on the race course and on regular roads — stay focused. TheStreet’s Ruben Ramirez spent time with Collins at Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, New York.
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