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Will Holman comes out as BBC's The STIG

The guys at PPC don't miss out often when it comes to late night drunken eBay car buying. In the same style PPC's own Will Holman doesnt want to miss out in the latest round of people claiming to be BBC Top Gear's the STIG.

One of the biggest secrets in TV history is the true ID of the STIG – many famous race drivers have been linked with this role including Damon Hill and the once great Michael Schumacher.

We are pleased to confirm, that our very own Will Holman is the STIG and not this Ben Collins fella that the BBC have recently been in court with

The show has a long-standing policy of not commenting on The Stig's identity. A "Top Gear" spokeswoman said no decision has been made on whether the character will be back when the show returns.

"Top Gear" is one of the BBC's most successful programs, and is seen in more than 100 countries around the world. Alongside the show's three garrulous hosts, The Stig is an always-silent presence, fearlessly navigating the show's test track in glamorous cars.

Read more: Will Holman Comes out

JRT Automotive have the following offers for PPC readers....

Escort MK3 Brakecalipers and carriers £99 a pair
A pair of remanufactured Ford Escort MK3 brake calipers and carriers - choice for vented or solid discs - as used for many conversions. Large range of other brake calipers available as well as a recon and return service.

20% off Goodridge brake hose kits
Stainless steel overbraid PTFE lined hoses with a lifetime warranty. Fitting Goodrodge brake hoses eliminates sponginess under heavy braking, increases braking efficiency and are abrasion and corrosion resistant. Also available to order in a wide rang of colours.

EBC Performance Brake Pads NO VAT & NO carriage charge (UK)
Improved braking with minimum dust. EBC Greenstuff is designed for cars up to 200 BHP as a first level upgrade. EBC Redstuff is not a race pad and is intended for fast road use on cars up to 200 BHP or above. EBD Yellowstuff is a full race pad but still works from cold so can be safely used on the road.

For more information visit: www.jrt-automotive.co.uk or call 01494 792211

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***offers are only available in September 2010***

Click for FUll SIZE image of Plane-Engined Micro Car Madness

Who says the Germans don’t have a sense of humour? Uwe Wolf certainly has one. Not only does his tiny Gogomobile still have its four-wheel drum brakes, it also has a Russian radial plane engine. Mad?

Totally – good on him. The nine cylinder, 18-litre radial engine is squeezed into the back of the 1950s economy car and sits right behind Uwe’s head.

Why did he do it? Who knows – we don’t care

Read more: Plane-Engined Micro Car Madness

We are looking for an enthusiastic & driven sales executive with previous media experience to join us, as maternity cover.

This position covers both media sales & event organisation.

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Practical Performance Car (PPC) is a monthly magazine aimed at real car enthusiasts interested in affordable performance tuning. At PPC we pride ourselves in providing the most entertaining, informative and inspiring features for petrolheads everywhere. Each month we feature an eclectic mix of affordable performance cars, great driving adventures and world-class technical features for the DiY tuner. Our editorial team is headed up by well known Will Holman who has a deserved reputation for 'stick a V8 under the bonnet' attitude to life. His editorial team is stacked with experience including Dave Walker (speciality engine management), of the sadly missed Cars and Car Conversions (CCC) magazine, David Vizard, the legendary engine tuning guru, and Kevin Leaper - ex technical editor of Practical Classics.

Have a look at the online Staff Cars section to give you a flavour of PPC but for the real thing go to your local newsagent, WHSmiths, Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys - PPC is on sale the last Thursday of every month. Better still visit our subscriptions page for the latest offers and discounts to have PPC delivered direct to your door at a fraction of the cost.

Examples of magazine features: brakes uprating, suspension improvements, engine transplants, buyers guides, ECU management, kit car builds, car event coverage (including PPC's own show, PPC in the Park) and much more. Examples of some of the staff's cars: 27 litre Rover SD1, 5 litre Capri, track day Rolls Royce, MK1 Transit and more.