Lancashire Limousines Stig hits Blackpool for vintage car run

Blackpool Stig's supercar charity run
The "Stig" in the Ferrari 360 Modena
MYSTERY man The Stig is out to make his "marque" wearing his distinctive Top Gear at one of Blackpool's longest-running summer events this weekend.
The speed king is already proving a hit with party passengers across the Fylde coast when he turns up as their surprise chauffeur.IconicAll shapes and sizes of vehicles will be travelling to the resort in the 46th Great Manchester to Blackpool Car Run tomorrow – but when they arrive, they will be greeted by a lookalike of the secretive character who has become an iconic star on TV's Top Gear.This Stig is the newest "employee" of Preesall-based Lancashire Limos, whose owner Russell Jones said: "The Stig is a legend and we are the first company in the UK to offer him as a chauffeur. "He definitely turns heads when driving our Ferrari 360 Modena and is proving to be a phenomenal success."The Stig has already been wowing passengers and other guests while doing school proms and other events because of the air of mystery and families will have a chance to see him up close on Sunday."Russell has had clearance from Top Gear to use the character as long as he is described as a Stig lookalike.He said: "We decided that if we were going to do it, then it must be done properly, and the Stig's outfit is an absolute replica . . . we've spent close on £1,500."Car run organiser Nigel Whittaker said: "Seeing The Stig in his Ferrari is going to be a fantastic draw for families on Sunday. "The run finishes at Arnold School, Lytham Road, as part of the South Shore Community Fun Day and The Stig will meet the competitors and everyone else."The Modena is one of two Ferraris on display – the other, belonging to Fylde man Steve Bamber, is a 328, the last one made in 1989 and was once given to Nigel Mansell when he drove for the Ferarri Formula One team.ArriveThe scenic car run, this year in memory of Ray Clarke, a past treasurer, secretary and organiser, ends at Arnold School, where there is a funfair, show ring, games and stalls.Blackpool Mayor Coun Mary Smith will greet cars arriving from Manchester at 1pm.At around 4pm, all cars – including The Stig and his Ferrari – leave Arnold School in a cavalcade along the Promenade to St Chad's Headland. further details see the stig at www.lancashirelimos.co.uk