Terry Grant (stunt driver)

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Grant performing in 2007

Terry Grant (born October 25, 1963, Stevenage, United Kingdom) is a stunt driver who performs at live events around the world. [1] [2] He is married to Carol Grant and 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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References

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  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.