Colin Mcrae - Thoughts And Memories

[mitchel]

Condolences to the families involved in this tragic incident,will always be remembered

Edited September 16, 2007 by mitchel

[sparky_sj04]

R.I.P. Colin Mcrae

The moment I passed a Series Mcrae on the road as a youngster was the moment I knew what I wanted to drive as an adult, i'll never forget that moment, and its the reason I drive a Subaru..

Legend.

[heazille]

A Truly sad day,

I first saw Colin in action here on The Isle of Man whilst visiting the Manx International Rally in 1990.

Marshalling at the dog kennels, Glen Roy stage, Martin Rimmer missed the 90 left and took the slip road & T boned the hedge.

Colin Also misses the corner (Braking a tad late!!) but put the Sierra Cosworth sideways through the slip road, touchs the bank with drivers side BUT is already pointing the right way and was gone within a blink.

Then many times here again in the Subaru Legacy RS, back then i used to bring a group of marshalls over for the event from Devon and one of them (Barry Luxton) summed it up perfectly,

I put him at Brandywell Cottage on the Druidale stage, it was wet,cold bleak,foggy and just generaly orrible and when i picked Barry up he was almost purple with the cold, but he said it was worth it just to see Colin coming through the stage flat out and the only one that year not to lift off going through the cattle grids!

Having moved over here 11 years ago and having had 5 Impreza's now it was undoubtably seeing colin do what he did best that brought me into subaru's.

He was a frequent visitor to the Island (2 wheels & 4 wheels) many of us where lucky enough to see him in a monster battle with phil collins in their respective Escort Mk2's on the National rally earlier this year.

He will be sadly missed here on Scooby Island

R.I.P Colin

Richard Prouse

Silverton Motor Club

Stage Sponser & Ex Stage Commander

Manx International Rally/ Rally Isle of Man

SIDC R/O Isle of Man

[prodrive tony]

I'm honestly lost for words. It was Colin who got me interested in Impreza brand and the world of rallying, his desire to win and car control will live with me forever.

My thoughts are with his family and close friends.

RIP Colin and wee Johnny... Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Frank Cullen.

He's one of the main reasons we all drive Subaru's.

A true legend and a great guy.

Rest in peace matey.

[little vodka goblin]

Truly devastating news, I doubt if a lot of us here would have even heard of a Subaru Impreza if it wasn't for Colin's success let alone owned one.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends, such a great man and an even greater loss.

R.I.P Colin McRae.

[bootsy]

He is the main reason i got into watching rallying and one of the reasons i've got a impreza.gutted for them all R.I.P

[RRS 555]

Very upset at this tragic news. Our thoughts are with Colins family and friends.

[redscoobydoo]

Like you all, feel numb, shocked and very saddened!!

what a legend and down to earth guy he was!!

RIP Col!!

[david_taylor]

I am absolutely gutted. Such a terrible incident for all.

I will never forget the man who lit my passion for Subaru and rallying.

RIP

Dave

[4Hero]

Rest In Peace Colin, Johnny, Ben and Graeme. My thoughts are with you all, your families, your friends and anyone who knew you.

Colin, you are a legend and will be sadly missed.

[superstar_tradesman]

Rest in peace Colin, I've never seen anyone else that could control a car the way you did, you are sadly missed but fondly remembered.

[bigchap33]

my thoughts are with his family and freinds.He was a true tallent when put behind the wheel of a car.His skill and tallent was imense to watch.Will be sadly mist.

great scottish hero R.I.P collin &johnny

[englishgary]

The reason i got a subaru was Colin,

watching him in his car was a pleasure.

He will be missed by all.

Condolences to the whole McRae family and their friends.

[mean greenie]

A VERY SAD DAY, A GREAT LOSS TO THE MOTORSPORT WORLD, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY. R.I.P

[luke_clifton]

Still cannot believe this has happened, My thoughts goto his family. One of the geatest rally drivers to ever step foot on the earth, we will miss you.

RIP

[i8gtmf]

What can a say, when i heard the news yesterday i was stunned. A tragic loss of life. I am lost for words.

Sadly missed

[mrtoad]

We have lost a legend, but no amount of words can say what their families are going through - Colin & Son R.I.P may your god be with you.

[shrek]

Just can't believe the news, RIP Colin and Johnny. Our thoughts are with his wife, daughter and family, and to the other families of those involved.

Jeff, Justine, Ellie and Sadie.

Edited September 16, 2007 by Shrek

[oz *sti*]

A very, very sad day indeed not only a great loss to the world of motor sport, but the loss of him and his son will be devastating for his friends and family.

Colin you will be greatly missed.

Colin and son R.I.P

Alan & Lynda

Edited September 16, 2007 by Oz *STI*

[eureka]

rip colin mcrae thoughts are with the family and to others whom are affected by the true loss a legend to all subaru owners who without you we would not have our cars

flags will fly at half mast on our stand at kent modded show on fri,sat,sun 21,22,23 KENT SCOOBIES

[giz1979]

the world has lost a legend and a great guy he will be sadly missed

can just see him up there with richard burns rallying about

sadly missed

R.I.P MATE

[steven_williams]

R I P Colin and son.

[P1_Paul]

I'm still in shock, just can't beleive he's gone! He is the reason I've been a Subaru nut for over 12 years now, cost me thousands to boot, but I don't care! As he said "You're here for a good time, not a long time!"

Someone I know was at Knockhill a few weeks a go for the BTCC event, Colin was speaking in the SEAT hospitality tent. After his talk, the floor was opened up for questions. Someone asked him what the best road car was he'd driven, his answer....Subaru Impreza! (nice one Colin!)

A great guy who will be sadly missed!

Paul

Edited September 16, 2007 by P1_Paul

[Bailey73]

What a truly sad day, our thoughts are with the families.

The loss of a true legend and gentleman.

Sleep well Colin, Johnny, Ben and Graeme

[dipsy]

R.I.P Colin,Johnny,Ben and Graeme .Condolences to all the familys and friends