We all know that the Stig’s identity is one of those great mysteries that would lose all of its intrigue if it were to be revealed. Nevertheless, there’s another story that hints at the secret identity of the man behind the helmet. While the source of the leak was a senior within the BBC, the British TV giant says it will never officially confirm the Stig’s identity.

News of the World reports the Stig is a happily married man in his 30s who lives in modest home and drives a boring £15,000 car. He is said to earn £150,000 a year combining his Top Gear job with some stunt and test driving. Whatever you believe to get out of these comments, we like not knowing who he is. Some say it’s best this way.

[Source: News of the World]