SAD DAY IN THE WORLD OF RALLYING RIP




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As the original creator of ScoobyNet, I felt I had to post about the sad loss of Colin. Colin was what brought me to purchasing a Scooby in 1997, and I remember with, probably fellow old SIDC members, watching him in action at my first Lombard RAC rally. He was such a contribution to the sport and a pure gentleman. With Richard gone aswell the pain is even worst. Why do we always loose such talent, such charm and passion, at such a young age. RIP Colin you have always been a inspiration to both young and old, whether in your car or at home in the virtual world. Heart goes to your family.

Drive fast, hard and with the courage you always showed.

 

After the trully tragic events on Saturday afternoon, still almost too difficult to take in....................with the loss of Colin, and Burnsy and the great Roger Clark, have any other British drivers won the GB round of what is now called the WRC.

I have spent some time today thinking of some of the men we have lost, men you have given me a passion for rallying, thank you each and everyone.

Gone but not forgotten.

Colin - this ones for you Mate.

Richard

 

Would it be possible to have memorial message sickers made to put on cars. Im sure any extra made on them could go to some of the mentioned charities. I realise I am a new member but still a fan hurt by the loss of a true legend

Foreveer in our hearts and memories colin.

RIP to all aboard he tragic craft

 

RIP colin, you will always be in our hearts and memories

 

Such a tragedy and loss to the world of motorsport. RIP Colin.

 

Condolances to all affected by the extremely bad news.
Another ' great ' cruely taken well before his time.

 

Well pitched tribute, Simon, thank you.

I only found out half an hour ago and I'm completely shocked by the news. God bless those involved and my sincerest sympathies to the families they've left behind.

 

Very sad news indeed . I organised a charity run today where we had a minutes silence for the great man. My thoughts are with the family and all those who were close to him.

Wolfie.

 

Thoughts are with family and friends... such a shame/ waste
Colin Mcrae made Subaru something special...
Will be missed...

 

I first saw the news late yesterday, and was stunned.

Being at the rally, and watching Colin McRae driving his Surbaru many years ago hooked me on the sport for life.

A fabulous driver, he will be remember as a motor sport legend. For his son, and also a friend and their child to be killed is an additional tragedy.

My sympathies go out to his wife and daughter.

 

R.I.P.very sad news what a legend.

 

I used to be a rally timekeeper and I still clearly remeber the drive he put in against his team mate Francois Chatriot, an acknowledged tarmac specialist (who stuffed it heavily ibnt he rear end but continued with some magic from the Prodrive boys), on the Isle Of Man in 1991, yet he was still a cool customer both at the beginning and the end of the stages in the Legacy RS.

I bought my first Legacy less than 3 years in 1994 later and 2 years after that I ran in my first Impreza going to the Isle of Man for the rally. Sold my last Impreza in December 2006 after over 12 years of Subaru ownership. Thank you Colin, your work for Subaru made my life all the richer by owning 5 of these cars.

A true genius and a gentleman was lost yesterday.

It is said God take those he loves most first. Colin and Richard, the only British World Rally Champions; gone but never forgotten.

 

What a loss. A tragedy for the families.

We had a one minute silence at our charity drive to the Humber Bridge today, but that is of little help in such situations.

A regional set of interlinking drives might be an idea, county border to county border, maybe to hand on something to a charity of the family's choice.

It could have been a much worse weekend too as the boss of Prodrive walked away from a helicopter crash today at North Weald.

 

Sad day,Colin will be widely missed,my heart goes out to his family and the families of all touched by this tragedy.

 

condolences to all families involved

colin has gone but will never be forgotten

a true god in the rallying world

as most of you have said met him shook hands with him always had time for the fans

what a great guy

rip colin

 

It is a sad day indeed for all motorsport fans and those who work in the industry and all 'scooby' enthuesiasts. All our hearts go out to his family.
The great man may have been taken away from us -- but his legend will live on forever.
It makes me proud to own one of his heomologated 1995 RA's
R.I.P colin another afid fan

 

Shocked. So sad.

Condolences to all the families concerned.

 

just got back from an involving race weekend, tragic news...................

a very solid guy that had both feet on the ground even with his success, struggle to replace his magic

sad day for all the families & friends invovled

alyn

 

Very sad. RIP.

 

RIP

 

Can't beleive it, just heard on the news....

Colin has inspired me for years for his talent in rallying, I started out ralling as im sure many others did by trying to be colin in the excellent Colin McRae Video Games. The next step was to own an Impreza to get the thrills of what its like to be a rally driver.

What a huge loss the world has had.

What a man.

RIP Colin we will miss you.

I believe a memorial should be made, such talent should not be forgotten.

Maybe Subaru & Prodrive might consider a Colin McRae special edition Impreza?

Adam

 

r.i.p colin will be sadly missed
also thougths go to family

 

Adam, after the RB320 I would personally prefer to remember Colin for what he achieved, and gave to the sport, and not a sales opportunity. IMHO.

 

As above its terrible day would be great for us all to get together but would need 5 air fields im guessing, hopefully there will be something organised on here, i feel for all the families and close freinds for the loss of them all in the crash.

Peace be with you from all members of the (SCCE)

Mark ward
SCCE organiser .

 

R.I.P Colin McRae

The Inspiration behind all subaru owners, Godspeed & Condolences to all Family's involved in this horrific accident.

 

sad news

valentino rossi paid tribute and dedicated his moto g.p. win to colin today

 

Some footage from Sky News including our visit to Colins house earlier today to leave a tribute to this great man, wee Johnny, Graeme and wee Ben.
Gus

Sky News Video - Colin McRa

 

I saw that live on Sky news

nice tribute to an awesome talent and not forgetting the 2 little ones killed and the family friend

 

No one will ever be able to take his place. He possessed magical rallying skills unrievelled.
Sadly missed so much so soon.
Our thoughts will be with you Colin,family and all in tragic accident.
R.I.P.