Terry Grant (stunt driver)

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Terry Grant
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Grant performing in 2007
Born (1963-10-25) October 25, 1963 (age 61)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Occupation stunt driver
Years active1995–present
SpouseCarol Grant
Children3

Terry Grant (born October 25, 1963) is a stunt driver who performs at live events around the world. [1] [2] He is married to Carol Grant and the father of Perry Grant, Scott Grant and Laura Grant. He is the holder of multiple world-records, including having executed the highest loop-the-loop in a car, the fastest two-wheel mile, the furthest barrel roll jump, the most doughnuts standing on the roof of a car, and the highest number of doughnuts in 100 seconds. [3] [2]

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Early life

Grant's initial exposure to driving occurred at the age of eight, when he operated a large Rover on public roads under the supervision of his father. Due to his height, Grant steered while standing, leading to an encounter with law enforcement. [4]

At 13 years old, Grant acquired his first vehicle, an Austin 1300, for £25. Although inoperable due to a damaged gearbox, the car served as a personal space for recreation with friends. This vehicle was eventually dismantled for scrap, having never been driven during its ownership. Grant easily passed his driving test. [4]

Career

Grant driving a Nissan Juke on 2 wheels at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed Terry Grant drives the Goodwood Hill all the way on 2 wheels - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011 (10845640063).jpg
Grant driving a Nissan Juke on 2 wheels at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed

In his early twenties, Grant transitioned into car racing and by 1995 he moved into stunts when he was asked to perform live on BBC Children in Need with Johnny Herbert. [5]

Since then, he has gained international recognition for his precision driving and daring manoeuvres. This has allowed Grant to do stunts at many popular events including Goodwood Festival of Speed, where he broke the two minuted mile record, [6] the Race of Champions, [7] and the Silverstone Festival. [8]

Alongside this, he operates his own stunt school, [9] and has also worked as a stuntman on film. He has worked on Mission Impossible films with Tom Cruise and on the James Bond franchise with stunt coordinator Gary Powell. [5]

References

  1. "Land Rover and Terry Grant smash world record at Goodwood festival of speed". Automotive World. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 "International Stunt Driver, Terry Grant". SilverstoneClassic. 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. DeFries, Melanie (20 July 2017). "No ordinary driver: Terry Grant sets the record straight on his incredible career and partnership with Jaguar". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  4. 1 2 "My life in cars: Terry Grant". Top Gear. BBC. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. 1 2 Barry, Maggie (13 June 2017). "Ignition Festival of Motoring - the amazing Terry Grant". Daily Record. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  6. "Terry Grant smashes two-wheel world record". Goodwood. 15 July 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  7. "World renowned stunt driver Terry Grant looking for a new World Record as a 'bonus' gift for fans at 2025 Race Of Champions Sydney, March 7–8". Race of Champions. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  8. "Shift and Drift". Silverstone. 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  9. "4-wheel Terry Grant". Monster Energy. Retrieved 18 June 2025.