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Colin McRae, son, and two others dead following crash
By Ryan Douthit, Subiesport Magazine (http://www.subiesport.com)

Following a crash of McRae's personal helicopter near his estate in Lanarkshire, Scotland, Colin McRae, his son and two family friends have perished. Details as to what caused the crash are still unknown, but McRae was known to be an experienced and safe helicopter pilot. The 39-year old rally champion is survived by his wife and daughter.

Early Sunday morning, identities of all four on board the helicopter at the time of the accident were confirmed: "Although a post mortem has still to take place, the four involved are believed to be Mr Colin McRae (39) of Jerviswood House and his son Johnny Gavin McRae, aged 5; Ben Porcelli (6), of Cleghorn Road, Lanark, who had been over playing with Johnny; and family friend Graeme Duncan (37), of L'Ile Degaillot, Faycelles, France."

Update: A NASIOC memorial sticker design has been selected
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/announcement.php?f=68

Funeral arrangements
There will be a private family funeral

Service of Celebration
Arrangements will be put in place to organize a service to celebrate the lives of Colin and Johnny. The details of the service have yet to be decided but will be posted at ColinMcRae.com as soon as they become available. All who would like to attend will be most welcome.

All of us at Subiesport Magazine, NASIOC and the entire Subaru community extend our condolences to the McRae, Porcelli and Duncan families and those close to the departed at this difficult time.

Memorial Stickers: Nick is working with Subaru and a representative of the McRae family to approve a memorial sticker. Please be patient. More information should be available soon.

Moto GP star Valentino Rossi dedicated his win at Sunday's Portugese GP to McRae.

Colin McRae's official site has been updated:
http://www.colinmcrae.com

Tribute Playlist on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1A3B0010A1224C43

YouTube Selections:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss0nj45ZjDs Subiesport Final Interview (YouTube Featured Video today)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qocOXp3al5k Sky News Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwb-RNbdx5U Music Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvmff9I_ezc Music Tribute

Articles:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=482017&in_page_id=1770 <-- New
http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1484682007
http://sport.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1485752007
http://mag.subiesport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid=57
http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment.cfm?id=1483222007
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2461339.ece
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/9/story.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10464189

No... This can't be true! :(

Just heard it from a friend working in Italy :(

So sad :(

RIP Colin,
I enjoyed our conversation at the XGames. You will always be our hero.

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Praying he is alive!

It's ironic that Richard Burns and Colin McRae died from something other than rally racing... Just goes to show you how safe they make those damn WRC cars... Both Richard and Colin had their share of HORRIFIC crashes, but they both seemed to always "walk away" from them...

Man, that sucks so badly... I had a lic plate frame that said "WARNING! DRIVER THINKS HE'S COLIN!"... It was on my RS that had the full 2000 WRC graphics... I think I'll put it onto my WRX as a sort of memorial.

Damn, I still can't believe him and his son died...

I can't even imagine what his wife and daughter are feeling right now. My prayers go out to them, R.I.P. Colin McRae.

Terrible news.

*sigh*

Colin will always be who I equate with the Subaru WRC team.


I am really upset about this news...

:(

o nooooo

simply speechless... my condolences another great rally driver... speculation about Colin piloting the helicopter during the incident. unfortunately his luck finally ran out...

RIP Colin Mcrae!

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family....

Oh no!

R.I.P. McRae... :(

I'm sooo sad now... Such a sad day... :(

This is terrible news, I'm completely shocked and speechless. Colin was the guy that got me interested in both Subarus and rally racing. I was really hoping it wasn't true. Condolences to his family.

R.I.P to a rally legend.

I cant even believe this... RIP McRae

RIP Colin.

Wait, wait ... did he die? I googled it and could not find anything confirming this.

I mean except for this (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2461339.ece) link that was posted in the first post. I'm hoping for mistake ... :-\

Unbelievable!!!! This hasn't been confirmed yet, has it? This is very sad....:( My condolences go out to his family and friends.



Rudi

Sheer crazyness. RIP Colin. Never met you in person, and I jsut started to become a fan of WRC. It was awesome to watch you drive

Wow... I'm speachless... Simply a great loss and a very sad tragedy for the entire world... He was the reason I started following WRC (long before the RS made it to the US)... R.I.P. and rally on in the heavens... Thanks for the wonderful memories... We will never forget you...

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I wish and hope this isn't true, he's an Icon in my life... I was going to meet him in October! :-(

R.I.P. Colin

:( Cant be true

Colin - he helped me get into rallying and then Subaru's.

It started with Colin McRae's games... then moved on to obsessing over all rally games and eventually transformed me into going to rallys and even owning a Subaru.


Horrible news :(

RIP Colin. still can't believe this is true.

I cant Believe this, It was Richard and Collin that first got me interested in WRC and Subaru's to begin with, YEARS ago... terrible thing to happen, condolences go out to the family. He will be missed, like Richard. True Rally Champions.

Hopefully its not true :(

Wow, I can't believe its true so so sad :( RIP

wow, terrible terrible news. Rip colin and his son. my best for his family. :(

R.I.P. Colloin and son.

My prayers are with them!

THE former rally driving champion Colin McRae was killed and his five year-old son feared dead in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon. The aircraft came down in Jerviswood, Lanarkshire, half a mile from the family's home and burst into flames just after 4pm.

Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae's agent, said the 39-year-old driver had been piloting the helicopter himself. Also on board were believed to be his son Johnny, another adult and another child. Police said there were no survivors.

McRae's wife Alison and their daughter Hollie, 9, were not on board, friends said.

McRae became Britain's first World Rally champion in 1995. He was one of the country's most successful sportsmen, achieving 25 wins in World Rally events and 42 podium places. He was a flamboyant driver, inspiring one the world's best-selling computer rally games.

The helicopter came down within half a mile of McRae's home, Jervis House, a 16th-century tower house, which has an adjacent helipad. The weather had been overcast, with a light breeze, but visibility was good.

Strathclyde police said the extent of the fire damage was making identification a problem.

McRae's wife, a childhood sweetheart and his former co-driver, was taken back to the house under police escort shortly after 6pm. She looked calm, but neighbours gathering outside the house looked shaken with grief.

McRae's friend the rally journalist Jeremy Hart who flew with the champion several times described him as a "very good, very measured pilot whose natural ability with machinery was second to none". "Colin regularly flew all over the UK and into Europe," said Hart. "He knew the terrain and conditions at Jerviswood very well. It was the place he flew into most regularly.

"As a driver Colin was misunderstood slightly as being reckless but everything you saw with him came from pure raw talent as opposed to being learnt. He was the Michael Schumacher of rally driving.

"It's so ironic that he should die in a helicopter crash when he had competed and had brushed with death so many times as a rally driver."

555 for life Colin! RIP

if you arent living on the edge you arent living

I'm Wishing for the best but feeling the worst. Damn! This is terrible news. Prayers and Condolences to his family.

Wishing for the best...condolences to his family.

Oh my God... I hope he's found alive. :(

Damn!

After all the years elsewhere it was so good to see him and Nicky back in a Subaru at the X-games

RIP Colin

This is going to be so hard on his wife. They have been together for a long time

McRae was the man....This sucks.....RIP Colin McRae.

RIP...condolence to his family and friends.

RIP Colin

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Wow, he was still young and his kids ! makes me wanna cry.

RIP

Colin your my hero! RIP!!! WHYYYYYYYYYY?!?!??!?! you will be missed :( :( :( :(

Horrible. Man, we lose Richard, Colin, and Mark Lovell and Roger Freeman.

That's not fair. R.I.P. Colin.

God Bless his family and friends.

Wow, first Richard, now Colin!

What a loss, I really liked him, and like so many others who chimed in, he and Richard were the SWRT drivers when I became addicted.

May he rest in peace and prayers to his family and loved ones. What a pleasant man who loved life.

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Nawambo

I tried to write so many thoughts that have gone through my head and nothing has come out the right way. Just want to say that Colin changed my life. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I'm glad I got to meet him.

A tragic loss to the rally and suby community. Our thoughts are with his Wife and Daughter.

Garner Thomas
www.RalliTEK.com

Stop saying RIP if he's not yet dead...

there is still hope.

you're in my prayers colin!

man that is really sad. The man was a ****ing legend :(

Thoughts and prayers..... Thats all I can say..

RIP.

God has a reallly ****ed up way of working when a guy who risks his life each year in a rally car dies (along with his son) in something as senseless as a helicopter accident. :(

RIP Colin. He was one of my all-time favorite drivers.

horrible news.

wow, thoughts and prayers for the family:(

I'm at a loss for words, words can't describe how I feel at this moment. I'm gutted...

I remember seeing him take the championship on the last stage in Wales in 1995 with my father, we cheered him along.

He was the sole individual who got me interested in rallying and ultimately sold me the Subaru brand almost ten years later. I was hoping he'd stage a WRC comeback at some point and eagerly awaited his current project involving the R4 rally car.

It was a tragic loss to loose Richard Burns, to loose another sporting legend, Colin McRae and Johnny “his young son” at such a young age, has shaken me to the core.

My thoughts, prayers and condolences go to Alison and the McRae family.

Rest in Peace...

watching video's of colin in the subaru is what got me to fall in love with rally. Nothing but prayers for him and his family







:( RIP COLIN.

Say it ain't so.

RIP, you are a hero to our community. Our prayers go out to his family.




Josh
www.GrimmSpeed.com

Wow, just wow... :( I saw the announcement on the home page and was like ZOMFG! and I was like, nah, he's fine... then I clicked some links and found that he was reported deceased. :( Such a sad time... RIP.

:( Rip.

wtf?! RIP..... :(

RIP our thoughts and prayers our with the family! you will be missed colin, thank you for all you have done for the world of rally in NA!

Stop saying RIP if he's not yet dead...

there is still hope.

you're in my prayers colin!

RIP Colin McHero!

Our prayers are with you, Colin, and your family! We know now, you're in Rally Heaven watching over us!

Rally In Peace,

John P.
Rally Innovations

I was really hoping this would end up being incorrect since I read about it on Pirates this afternoon. But I guess it's all but certain now?

Truly a sad sad day indeed :(

RIP

Amazing man. The sport of rally racing, as well as the world in general, are less than they were with his loss.

R.I.P colin my regards goes to the family.

i loved watching him in the wrc made me love subarus even more =).. RIP

RIP. :( I dont even know what to say right now.

i feel like all the wind has just been knocked outa me. as i was growing up man this guy was my favourite driver. may he r.i.p and i wish his family all the best. he was one of my heroes. :eek: :(

Sorry to hear. :( Prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends.

I am at a total loss of words right now. So shocked. :( i just can't believe it

rip colin

prayers go out to the family

RIP our thoughts and prayers our with the family!

R.I.P to my favorite driver. =(

Tragic, just tragic. :(

Non-profit Colin McRae memorial stickers guys, we owe him at least this for what hes done for the Subaru community.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1347216

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/tj616/ColinMcRae.jpg

oh no... his kid too. RIP

Speechless!
My stomach turns to this news!
I put a dent and scratch on my Suby on Saturday evening (almost six hours ago...weird) and couldn't sleep from being upset. Now this has shocked me and reminds me of the more important things in life.
I don't want to say RIP cause I am being possitive and hoping that this is all incorrect and Collin is safe and alive.
Can't say no more...just shocked!:confused:

RIP Big guy... God bless you, your family and friends. We will all miss you dearly :(

RIP, you'll always be a champion ;_;

Thanks for the all great memories~CHAMP!

RIP... T_T

I can't believe we have lost a legand. My blessings to his friends and family. It really goes to show that you can't take life forgranted. R.I.P. Colin one of the greatest drivers of our lifetime

;( seriously almost in tears here... He was my racing hero never got to meet him but was soooo looking forward to it someday! :( Sad day in rally racing history today. Rip good buddy and rally on in heaven. Sorry your kid had to go with you but glad you will be with him in heaven. :(

Colin Steele McRae, MBE (August 5, 1968 - September 15, 2007) was a Scottish World Rally Championship driver, the son of five-time British Rally Champion, Jimmy McRae and older brother of professional driver Alister McRae. He won the world driver's title in 1995, was championship runner-up in 1996, 1997 and 2001, and third in 1998.

He helped Subaru to the Manufacturers' title in 1995, 1996 and 1997, and Citroën in 2003. He was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996.



He's a legend... Just like Subaru.

Wow, simply wow, this is very heartbraking for me, I dreamed of one day meeting McRae, now I will see him in heaven. Wow, my condolonces to his family, he was not only a legend, but a great person, and amazing driver. You will forever live in our hearts!

:( :( :(

man i cant believe that McRae is gone... such a talented guy that had a huge impact on the rally world... i still cant believe it

RIP

R.i.p

Our thoughts are with you and your family tonight Colin.

- Paulie

Damn....:( Just damn.

Can we just go a couple of years without a rally hero death? There have been far to many, especially so close the the Subaru community.

Sad, sad news.

Agreed!

This is horrible!

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Thanks for all the excitement!!!
You will be missed

I was totally taken by suprise this morning when I checked this site. One of the few rally drivers I truely followed and was a genuine fan of. I don't know what else to say.

I just saw this on ESPN this morning. Really, really sad. Colin and the old 555 Subaru are the reasons I got into rally.

:(

:( i think i'll go kick some rocks up in rememberance RIP

This just sucks. :(

=S2=

Legends Never Die. :(

RIP to a hero and icon of many.

Completely saddened... and I had just met his wife Alison last month backstage at a Dwight Yoakam concert in Sun Valley, ID. We were talking for a bit and she was telling me about her kids and husband. She said he raced cars and that his name was Colin... her thick accent and mentioning "Colin" I put two and two together and said to her that he's a great hero of mine.

She was flattered because she said not many americans knew about him. I told her I am a member of an on-line forum of mostly US based Subaru and rally racing fans and he is most definately a household name among the 100,000 plus members... I can't believe it.

Official word from Nick:

Hey guys, just to keep you posted...



For those that aren't aware, we did something similar to this a while back for the Lovell/Freeman families when they passed away, and raised about $5K that we sent to their families by way of Subaru.



So I want to do something, but it has to be run through NASIOC. No offense to anyone here, but I can't trust that someone else running it will make sure the profits are going directly to the families. I do realize that the seller here is trying to make them not for profit, but that's not really helping anyone involved.



What's more generous, putting a decal on your car in memorial of someone so important to the Subaru community or putting the decal on your car while at the same time making a small donation to help their family, and show them how much Colin meant to all of us.



I will post up details as soon as we have something ready, we're working on it.

Might also noticed we modified out logo on top of te page!
Leo

OMG!! this has so much suck i don't even know what to think..:(:(

What a sad day. McrRae was a Subaru and Rally legend, and most recently an X-games icon. He will truely be missed. Last year we lost Richard Burns and now Colin McRae. Let us never forget those that influenced our lives and our interests/hobbies. These people are heros. Lets all keep are passions alive and share our interests and passions with others. Take care, Lou D.

oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!!!~

Rip
:( :( :(

RIP Colin...my thoughts and condolences go out to the McRae family...:( :( :(

I'm truly gutted

RIP

God speed Colin.

RIP good fellow

Colin Steele McRae, MBE (August 5, 1968 - September 15, 2007) was a Scottish World Rally Championship driver, the son of five-time British Rally Champion, Jimmy McRae and older brother of professional driver Alister McRae. He won the world driver's title in 1995, was championship runner-up in 1996, 1997 and 2001, and third in 1998.

He helped Subaru to the Manufacturers' title in 1995, 1996 and 1997, and Citroën in 2003. He was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996.



He's a legend... Just like Subaru.

The reason I learned his name was after I learned subarus. Drivers are the better half of legendary cars, the cars usually die first. Rest In Peace.

just can't believe it. one of the greatest rally drivers in the world. he will be missed in the rally and motorsports world.

RIP Colin. Prayers to the McRae family.

Simply tragic ...

WRC Press Release: http://www.wrc.com/page/News/BreakingNewsDetail/0,,10111~1113631,00.html

Sucks really bad that no one carries WRC in the US anymore; or for that matter will even televise any news about it. God forbid Speed should have to put off some (old re-run) NASCAR to cover the story or do any sort of tribute.

At least we have the internet. :rolleyes:

DIGG the tribute video here: http://digg.com/videos/sports/COLIN_McRAE_video_tribute

Man I felt sick hearing that.

May peace be upon you Mr. McRae. See you up stairs.

Maaaannnn!! :*(

RIP Colin :(

Oh my god :(

i don't mean to look at it without seriousness, it's terrible and i understand this, but do you think colin, a god amongst adrenaline would want you all to sit at your computers and feel sorry for him and his family?

just my opinion, but i think if you all want to really do something about it, go play on some dirt roads, kick it up in his name, (imho) it's what he would prefer

but don't get me wrong, i'm gutted.

This is so sad. Another unfortunate loss of a great person and his son. RIP Colin as you and your son go to the great rally super special stage in the sky.:(

This is definately a huge loss to the WRC and auto racing in general, a terrible tragedy... :(

McRae will not be forgotten, R.I.P.

How horrible.... RIP Colin :(

RIP colin :/

One of the best is gone... My heart is truly saddened.

Best Wishes to his family

:(

Rip....

but do you think colin, a god amongst adrenaline would want you all to sit at your computers and feel sorry for him and his family?

Probably not, but this is the only way most of us can even hear about / confirm this since no one covers WRC or even acknowledges it exists.

On another note, I was thinking it would be cool if someone would put together some sort of memoriam car decals and the proceeds of which could be donated in some way. Obviously haven't thought it through very far yet, but I'd certainly run a couple on my car.

I am a graphic designer by trade so if this sounds like something others would be interested in I'd be happy to help out any way I can. Or if there is something else in the works for this already I'd like to know about it.

wow i can't believe this happened. RIP Collin and my prayers are with his famiyl

Probably not, but this is the only way most of us can even hear about / confirm this since no one covers WRC or even acknowledges it exists.

On another note, I was thinking it would be cool if someone would put together some sort of memoriam car decals and the proceeds of which could be donated in some way. Obviously haven't thought it through very far yet, but I'd certainly run a couple on my car.

I am a graphic designer by trade so if this sounds like something others would be interested in I'd be happy to help out any way I can. Or if there is something else in the works for this already I'd like to know about it.

Post 94 bud!

RIP Colin You will never be forgotten

im so sad i have been following his career for years

R I P

May the universe support the wife and daughter as well as the Duncan's...

R.I.P. Colin .

R.I.P. Colin...
You were the best...

Post 94 bud!

Sweet, OK. I figured NASIOC would do something like this with as organized and involved it is in the community / industry.

This sucks :(

I am still in shock. Another great loss. Burns, "Beef" Parks, Colin,... I feel so sad for the family.

Very sad day! R.I.P.
Best wishes and condolences to the families.

This really stinks, he was getting ready to debut his new rally car too :( I was on Vaca this weekend and picked up a mag with his custom car in it, they also showed him flying a helicopter around his estate. Thats freaky. RIP Colin :(

so sad, im in shock. condolences to the families of those lost, R.I.P. :(

Such a sad thing to here, He was one of the greatest, and will always be remembered. R.I.P. :(

:( :( :(

My heart and thoughts is with the McRae family. :(

:( R.i.p

If you haven't yet...

http://www.colinmcrae.com/condolences.asp

I'm not even as big of a fan as most of you probably are, but this makes me sick to my stomach. I wish I hadn't read this story. :( The guy really was a legend, and it's so sad that this happened.

My sincere condolences to Colin's family and friends. He was such an inspiration to us. So gutsy but then again such a gentleman. The legend will continue to touch all of us.

Noooooooooooooo :( they'll be in my prayers. Long live McRae!

R.I.P. Colin.

i cant belive this is true. this is a sad day for all

you will be missed... :(

Still totally in shock at the news.... absolutely terrible that this happened. :( condolences out to the families, the rally community has lost a real icon.

I'm shedding tears of this.

I've never met him, yet it feels so bad to hear this :(

WTF? Now there is a report (on WindTunnel) that David Richards and his wife were in a helicopter crash near a British airport earlier today, less than 24 hours after McRae's fatal crash. Both Richards and his wife were reported uninjured.

Rest in peace gentlemen... :(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6997270.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/6997241.stm

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/article2468915.ece

A few more articles....


Tragic - I have been at a loss for words since reading about it - my husband was born in the same town in Scotland - I always joke with myhusband telling him he is my second favorite Scotsman - Colin was my first. :)

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We've lost another good man far too soon :(

God, I can't believe it- first Burnsie and now Colin. :(
Colin *was* World Rally to so many of us. He was the one who got us interested in it -I know that's the case for me and my wife.
We were thrilled to see him at Wales Rally GB in '04. He wasn't competing, but was there to help his brother, Alistair. We passed him in the paddock and I hissed to Tina, my wife, "that was COLIN McRAE!!!" She turned to look at him, I turned and he turned, surprised to hear a coupla yanks in BFE, Wales watching something that wasn't NASCAR...
It's one of our most prized WRC moments.
He will be missed.

God speed, Colin...
Russ R

He will be missed. RIP Colin!

There's that deep stomach dropping , heart racing ,throat chocking feeling again .:(

weak sauce. R.I.P

Holy carp, I don't know what to say. Sad, sad news.

on friday i went to the streets of willow track in southern california. as usual, i taped the numbers 555 to my doors and trunk. normally i'm pretty good about taking the numbers off before i leave the track, but for some reason, i didn't this time. i left 'em on all through saturday until i heard the tragic news. i'm not sure why, but i guess i already "knew" at the track that i was supposed to pay homage to one of the greats.

I think we all with subbies, should pay respect, and either put stickers on our cars, or do something else, like having the flag at half way up the mast, not race for some time? black ribbons? or something...

Our life is so fragile. You never know when its our time to go.

We will miss him.

RIP Colin

damn..... RIP.

R.I.P Collin and Johnny!

There are no words my friend.

:( :( :(

I never met Colin, but I watched him rally through WRC coverage when I was a kid. In fact, he was the first WRC driver I ever watched and I followed him from Subaru to Ford.

For the past two years, I wrote about him and his exploits in both the WRC and the X Games. After hours writing about a person and their deeds, they get under your skin and in some ways become a part of you.

Like most fans, I feel a sense of loss. The world is a littler dimmer in some way for me. As I have gotten older, I have learned that loss and tragedy are a part of life. I also know that as long as we remember, no one is ever really gone. So take a moment to remember, and bring Colin back to us, if just in your mind.

OMG this cant be true!!! what horrible news, my condolences go out to everyone who's lives were touched by this wonderful individual... I met him once and it made me see that not only was he a good rally driver, but a good human being...

RIP colin and the others involved this is a huge loss for our community

This is so tragic. Only seems like yesterday I was watching him on TV live at the X-Games. :(

Buddha bless your family Mcrae

RIP Colin McRae. You will always be remembered and associated with Subaru's...

You are and will be missed

Never stop living. If we take anything away from this it's that we must live moment to moment. You're here today, but you never know about tomorrow. I'm glad Colin achieved what he did when he was alive. He truly lived every day. The death of his 5 year old son and his son's 6 year old friend on the other hand is a tragedy truly too great for words. Don't forget to live and love every day. It's the most important thing I've ever had to learn. It took the death of my father this past February to learn to seize every day, every moment. My prayers are with his grieving family.

R.i.p .. :(

my sincerest condolences to Colin McRae and his family.

Simply horrible.. Don't know what else to say. Hizzy, Burnsie, McRae. All far, far, too young...

R.I.P. Colin

You will be missed by many! You memory will continue to inspire many!

R.I.P Colin, another great wheel man gone too soon. Richard Burns, Peter "Possum" Bourne, and now Colin. May his contributions to the sport never be forgotten.

Then this ironic bit of news came out:

David Richards, whose Prodrive organisation is due to enter Formula One racing next season, survived a helicopter crash on Sunday, less than 24 hours after his former driver, ex-world rally champion Colin McRae, died in a similar accident.

Richards was piloting his own helicopter back to the UK from the Belgian Grand Prix, after leaving Spa early upon hearing of McRae’s death.

The former BAR boss ran into suspected transmission trouble near Stansted Airport, but managed to land the craft before it crashed onto its side. Richards and his wife - the only passenger - walked from the wreckage unharmed.

McRae, who won his 1995 title with Richards, was also piloting his own helicopter when it crashed near his Scottish home on Saturday. His son and two other passengers also perished.

unbelievable. such a great loss to not only to his family, friends and fans, but to the subaru community. sincerest condolences. :(

OMG! Just seeing this for the first time since I am in Korea for work... Horrible, horrible news. What a sad day for Colin's family and all of his fans.

:(

.....

Wow this is a shocking way to start the week. I wish the best to his family in this sad time.

IMHO the best driver to have ever climbed in an Impreza has been lost and will be dearly missed.

http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/view/377517.jpg

Rossi, as he dedicated his win yesterday to Colin.

R.I.P. Colin,

Background:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_McRae

Wow.. So sorry to hear.
Godspeed Colin, Gavin, Ben, and Graeme. You all were taken from this world much too soon.
R.I.P.
Condolences to McRae and Duncan families.

:( :crying:

RIP McRae.




Anyone know of a place to get a 555 decal or marque plate or something?

wow, I just found out about this today. tragic, I was really hoping to see him and pastrana go at it again... this is really sad.

My prayers go out to his family and friends...

I think I'll hit up my local pub and tip a pint in respect.

I just learned of this today as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families involved. To lose someone like this is devasting enough but the fact that his son and friends were with him makes it that much more sad.

Colin is solely reponsible for luring me to follow the fantastic form of motorsport called Rally and, in turn, to fall in love with the cars we all love here, Subaru.

He will truly be missed.

Bill

R.I.P. Great seeing him in this past X Games.

Thank you to the man who introduced me to WRC and all things Subaru. You impacted so many peoples lives, in so many ways. The loss of you and your son is completely tragic. You will be missed for a long, long time.

RIP to you both, godspeed to the rest of the family

:(

What a sad day in the Subaru community. He will be missed so much as he has done so much for the brand and rally. Our condolences go out to his family and the family of his friends.


Jackie & Annapolis Subaru

makes me sad that your gone... but you made everyone remember the great things you did for the fans and subaru... Rip Colin McRae

i read about this saturday night and didn't believe it. i honestly thought it was a hoax. read more yesterday and was just upset...

now, i think it's finally settling in. Colin was a dirt god...he got me interested in Subaru and rallies. he got me watching them when i could catch them online or on tv. he made me want a GC. this sucks more than i can say. R.I.P. good man...keep kicking up rocks upstairs.

R.I.P Colin :(

What a tragic loss...my condolences go out to all the families affected by this horrible incident.

still cannot believe its true, i was shocked when richard burns passed away and im devastated to hear about colin. he is one of the main reasons im a subie fan. RIP

that's so horrible...

So sad to lose a legend from the rally world. RIP.

Look at this crap.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7231436

MSN reported his story under the NASCAR section :-/
and only one comment. what the hell is wrong with US News.

Look at this crap.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/7231436

MSN reported his story under the NASCAR section :-/
and only one comment. what the hell is wrong with US News.

be happy they mentioned it at all.

**** helicopters I love Colin!!:( :( :(

rest in peace.............

My day sucks now. He's the reason I fell in love with rally racing in the first place.

Like so many others I owe Colin a thanks for introducing me to Rally it began with a video game Colin McRae 2, however it grew into so much more.

Words can't express how I feel, I am sorry for everyone's loss...

first burns now Colin. horrible indeed, even worse since his son died too.

Scottish Modified and Scottish Impreza OC held a vigil outside his house on the w/e

They also have a really good tribute video up!

http://www.videoscottishmodified.co.uk/video/6a0c0472-ee19-4432-8804-99ab01119a95.htm

There is a reason we all call you McCrash mate - you had us on the edge of our seats 'cause it was one way or the other.

Go have a chat with Poss, Richard, Beef and the others!

http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/view/377517.jpg

Rossi, as he dedicated his win yesterday to Colin.


RESPECT x 1000000000000000000000000000000

Somebody get him a subaru


I am working on a sticker for a memorial. It seems he never kept the same number for long.

The official sticker is being planned as we speak and will be offered on a number of Subaru sites. Please look a page or two back for info.

Ohh, and BTW, Rossi raced Subaru in a couple of events, even beating Cilin in an Italian event that you can find on youtube.

R.I.P. Colin, may your legend live on forever.
-We will miss you.

Scottish Modified and Scottish Impreza OC held a vigil outside his house on the w/e

They also have a really good tribute video up!

http://www.videoscottishmodified.co.uk/video/6a0c0472-ee19-4432-8804-99ab01119a95.htm

There is a reason we all call you McCrash mate - you had us on the edge of our seats 'cause it was one way or the other.

Go have a chat with Poss, Richard, Beef and the others!

Thanks!

The best video so far!!!!

The official sticker is being planned as we speak and will be offered on a number of Subaru sites. Please look a page or two back for info.


please keep us posted on those :(

What number was the sportin' when he won the Championship?

It's been a couple of days and I'm still speechless :(

RIP...

Here are two photos of Colin in Turkey last year while driving for Citroen that I found while looking through the archives.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/1402141199_8b9314d4e5.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/1403031000_f0d3e64338.jpg?v=0

RIP man, our prayers and thoughts are with you....

RIP, Colin... as with many others, he's what got me into rally and Subarus.

:(

Rest In Peace Colin. Thoughts to his family. Such a loss......

RIP you were a hero to us all and you will never be forgotten, hope your love for racing followed you to heaven

I'm still in shock and having a hard time focusing on any at work. Colin was such an inspiration and one of the big reasons why rally evolved the way it did. His extreme driving style brought the rally scene center stage again and is largely to thank for why we can go buy rally cars in our dealerships today.
Also, his series of games was one of the reasons I work in the industry now. Whenever I see a rally blue car flying half sideways over a hill, I will think of Colin McRae. :( :( :( :(



Rest in Peace man, you will be dearly missed. So here's a smile for you and all you've done for rally and the Subaru community at large :D

wow...i'm speechless. :(

RIP Colin McRae

:(

God speed Colin.


x 2


Cheers mate.

A sad sad loss for Rally Racing, Subaru not to mention the rest of the car community. I am at a loss for words and wish nothing but the best for the rest of his family because I know how hard it is to loose someone so close.

RIP Colin you will be missed and always remembered.

thank you colin, condolences to the family, jesus loves rally drivers.

The official sticker is being planned as we speak and will be offered on a number of Subaru sites. Please look a page or two back for info.

How about a wallpaper?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/jlillo/garage/rallyangels.jpg

Heard the news today (damn US news). Took the car out to throw up some rocks after work in Colin's memory. I think that's what he would want us all to do:) Then came home and busted out the oldest bottle of wine I have in his and Johnny's memory. Poured some out for them both. I'm not sure reality has set in yet, I still cant believe that the man who got me into the automotive industry is gone. But I hope that I've paid my respects in some small way. RIP Colin, and Johnny. You both were taken from us WAYYYYY too soon.

Godspeed to the rest of both families.

oh my.. RIP

Rest in Peace
my friend

I added these news and tribute videos:

Colin McRae Tribute (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_tribute/)
Colin McRae Helicopter Crash (Sky News) (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_helicopter_crash_sky_news/)
The Circumstances Surrounding The Death of Coli... (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/the_circumstances_surrounding_the_death_of_colin_m crae/)

Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 1 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_1_of_3/)
Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 2 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_2_of_3/)
Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 3 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_3_of_3/)

how incredibly tragic. RIP the legend.

Rip You Will Always Be The Man In My Book!

RIP Collin best wishes to collins family and friends.. You will be missed.. Cant believe its true.. You will be remembered.. :confused:

RIP Collins, wow, RIP.

Saw this at work yesterday thru the board...


RIP Collin, your the 1st one I ever saw rally, an played your games all the time.


Cant wait to see the memorial sticker :).

Rest in peace Colin, and thank you for years of devoted honorable and simply mad racing and competition. You shall be missed greatly.

My heart hurts,

The older I get the more I understand we are here for a very short period of time, I truley believe there is some great bench racing, and at this table , Senna is saying formula one is the best, Lovell and Colin are saying Rally is the best and Davy Alison, and Kulwicki,and even Earnhart are sittng at the table listening with a grin on ther face, And at the end of every day they all just happy to have lived with the same spirit and drive.

I miss them all!

Wow, I'm shocked and stunned ! so sad
glad I got to meet Colin at X-Games last year
He is what got me interested in Rally and Subaru in the UK
condolencies to family

Condolence to all the families that lost their love one's specially to the Mcrae's.

u will be missed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dNxcs56y-4&mode=related&search=

Found this fairly new video compilation of Colin, pretty outrageous. Great example of why he's a legend, this guy has been taunting death for a while. Completly fearless,,,RIP.

Wow have I been under a rock! Such a sad story! RIP.

I cant even believe this. will be greatly missed

Heard from a friend in Oz that Alister McRae was at a rally in Australia.

Real sad reason to have to jump on a plane home.

RIP Colin you are our hero for ever

Since they have announced the plans for a memorial service, it would be so nice if they make a recording of the memorial service available.

I am sure I am not the only one who would in some way like to be able to say goodbye by watching that.....

r.i.p.

Since they have announced the plans for a memorial service, it would be so nice if they make a recording of the memorial service available.

I am sure I am not the only one who would in some way like to be able to say goodbye by watching that.....

It would be a great service for the motor sport world if SPEED covered it live considering Rally and F1 WAS the real reason Speed Channel became popular before Fox bought them. If they can cover a live F1 race from the other side of the planet, this would be nothing and of greater meaning.

Anyone care to start a letter writing campaign?

Good luck with that.. though I had a fleeting image of Ken Block's jump superimposed over a church somewhere on the moors for a second. :)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/snowman8709/csc/impreza555bt.jpg

It would be a great service for the motor sport world if SPEED covered it live considering Rally and F1 WAS the real reason Speed Channel became popular before Fox bought them. If they can cover a live F1 race from the other side of the planet, this would be nothing and of greater meaning.

Anyone care to start a letter writing campaign?

I was think more along the lines of having Nick suggest that as part of the discussions with his management and family about the memorial stickers.

I can believe that they understand what an impact he had by the language of the annoucement inviting all who wish to attend.

Many many of his fans who would like to but will not be able to be there but collectively the world will be able to if it is streamed or recorded.

I personally would not want Speed Channel involved as I don't believe they will would be doing for the right reasons.

I added these news and tribute videos:

Colin McRae Tribute (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_tribute/)
Colin McRae Helicopter Crash (Sky News) (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_helicopter_crash_sky_news/)
The Circumstances Surrounding The Death of Coli... (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/the_circumstances_surrounding_the_death_of_colin_m crae/)

Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 1 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_1_of_3/)
Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 2 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_2_of_3/)
Colin McRae - Pedal to the Metal - Part 3 of 3 (http://www.subie.tv/index.php/video/colin_mcrae_pedal_to_the_metal_part_3_of_3/)

the fastlanedaily tribute was a ****in joke... those clowns had no right to even try to commemorate such a prolific driver

Rip Colin and God Bless the rest of your family in this sad day .

RIP Colin:(