Colin mcrae - Helicoptor Crash
16 September 2007, 12:03 AM
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Bad news. Although it hasn't been confirmed, I'm sure it would have been announced sooner if he wasn't on board. Real shame.
I was just reading an interview with him in a new USA mag called 0-60 and he took the journo out in the helicopter doing all sorts of stunts.
I was just reading an interview with him in a new USA mag called 0-60 and he took the journo out in the helicopter doing all sorts of stunts.
16 September 2007, 12:04 AM
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I am not wishing to take things off-topic, however, if this idiot (alciX) keeps posting offensive things, a) ignore the posts, mainly because, b) anyone with the ability to do so, please use the ban option to remove the posts and user from the forum. Such comments and users are not welcome.
16 September 2007, 12:05 AM
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R.I.P to the legend that inspired me from a very early age, he is the reason i own a scooby today.
My thoughts go out to his Family and Friends
My thoughts go out to his Family and Friends
16 September 2007, 12:08 AM
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I may not have been a follower of Subaru before the Burns/Mcrae stand off a few years back.
To be honest, it was 1 simple showing on (I believe )Eurosport that kind of got me interested.
I viewed it at silly 'O' clock but I saw how competetive the two of them were and I was hooked! They loved each other and hated each other in the same breath - amazing!!
The enthusiasm they showed, the love for the sport and the love of the career they had - what can I say?!!
When Richrd died I struggled with it (and still get quite upset thinking about it) - hoping he would be here to give a good battle once again!
And then Colin.
Both Colin and Richard loved what they did. No arguments. No rows. Much!
I can't put into words how I feel.
Suffice to say, the guys that really stirred my interest in the beautiful burble and amazing driving have gone - still gonna keep it with me though!
Respect for what you have shown the rally world guys.
Kirsty
Richard Burns
Colin Mcrae
To be honest, it was 1 simple showing on (I believe )Eurosport that kind of got me interested.
I viewed it at silly 'O' clock but I saw how competetive the two of them were and I was hooked! They loved each other and hated each other in the same breath - amazing!!
The enthusiasm they showed, the love for the sport and the love of the career they had - what can I say?!!
When Richrd died I struggled with it (and still get quite upset thinking about it) - hoping he would be here to give a good battle once again!
And then Colin.
Both Colin and Richard loved what they did. No arguments. No rows. Much!
I can't put into words how I feel.
Suffice to say, the guys that really stirred my interest in the beautiful burble and amazing driving have gone - still gonna keep it with me though!
Respect for what you have shown the rally world guys.
Kirsty
Richard Burns
Colin Mcrae
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16 September 2007, 12:14 AM
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I may not have been a follower of Subaru before the Burns/Mcrae stand off a few years back.
To be honest, it was 1 simple showing on (I believe )Eurosport that kind of got me interested.
I viewed it at silly 'O' clock but I saw how competetive the two of them were and I was hooked! They loved each other and hated each other in the same breath - amazing!!
The enthusiasm they showed, the love for the sport and the love of the career they had - what can I say?!!
When Richrd died I struggled with it (and still get quite upset thinking about it) - hoping he would be here to give a good battle once again!
And then Colin.
Both Colin and Richard loved what they did. No arguments. No rows. Much!
I can't put into words how I feel.
Suffice to say, the guys that really stirred my interest in the beautiful burble and amazing driving have gone - still gonna keep it with me though!
Respect for what you have shown the rally world guys.
Kirsty
Richard Burns
Colin Mcrae
To be honest, it was 1 simple showing on (I believe )Eurosport that kind of got me interested.
I viewed it at silly 'O' clock but I saw how competetive the two of them were and I was hooked! They loved each other and hated each other in the same breath - amazing!!
The enthusiasm they showed, the love for the sport and the love of the career they had - what can I say?!!
When Richrd died I struggled with it (and still get quite upset thinking about it) - hoping he would be here to give a good battle once again!
And then Colin.
Both Colin and Richard loved what they did. No arguments. No rows. Much!
I can't put into words how I feel.
Suffice to say, the guys that really stirred my interest in the beautiful burble and amazing driving have gone - still gonna keep it with me though!
Respect for what you have shown the rally world guys.
Kirsty
Richard Burns
Colin Mcrae
Rest in Peace
Richard and Colin
Sir Colin
16 September 2007, 12:22 AM
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I know this is probably the same for the majority here, but Colin was the reason I got interested in Subarus and ultimately buying one.
Really gutted.
Thoughts with family.
Really gutted.
Thoughts with family.
16 September 2007, 12:24 AM
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I hope is wife and daughter are safe .... :-(
This may sound really stupid, but I am gutted ... Never met the guy but he was my teen hero ......
Truly gutted
This may sound really stupid, but I am gutted ... Never met the guy but he was my teen hero ......
Truly gutted
16 September 2007, 12:26 AM
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Guttered, all our thoughts go out to all concerned. Just off to wee bonny scotland for a weeks holiday in a few hours and has kinda put a dampner on it. R.I.P big fella and give our regards to Burnsey.
16 September 2007, 12:39 AM
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Most peoples reason why they drive a subaru
16 September 2007, 12:45 AM
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This is terrible, i loved that guy, he was brilliant, some ball*s on every stage, all out or nothing.
Will miss him dearly, a LEGEND!!!!!!!!!
What a loss for all his family.
Will miss him dearly, a LEGEND!!!!!!!!!
What a loss for all his family.
16 September 2007, 12:48 AM
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This reminds me of Senna's death. You have never met these guys, but they are such a part of your life through you following a sport you and they love that when they are suddenly taken from us you realise just what they meant to you.
RIP Colin. You will be missed by many.
RIP Colin. You will be missed by many.
16 September 2007, 12:49 AM
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I'm completely shocked, Colin has been my hero from the age of 8 onwards....I'm actually in tears as I'm typing this......I just can't find the words to say! 
16 September 2007, 12:50 AM
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Just caught this on the late news, so sad and tragic that father and son (if confirmed) perish together.
Such a terrible blow to his wife and daughter, my heart goes out to them.
Also not forgetting the others who have lost their lives in this.
Yet another sad loss to the rally community
RIP all.
Such a terrible blow to his wife and daughter, my heart goes out to them.
Also not forgetting the others who have lost their lives in this.
Yet another sad loss to the rally community
RIP all.
16 September 2007, 12:52 AM
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A very sad day, regardless if Colin was onboard or not, as people have been killed.
My thoughts are with all families involved.
I don't know if there is a god, but if there is,
Then I think he's got both Colin and Richard blasting round His own Special Stage.
Two true greats lost
Rest In Peace
My thoughts are with all families involved.
I don't know if there is a god, but if there is,
Then I think he's got both Colin and Richard blasting round His own Special Stage.
Two true greats lost
Rest In Peace
16 September 2007, 12:53 AM
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It has been reported that their safe and well
I was lucky enough to meet him in Turkey last year, I was in WRC camera car and he cadged a lift when the Peugot broke down in last stage.
My Idol sat next to me for 25 miles or so, did i speak, did I hell I was just gobsmacked,
He was and always will be True legend
R.I.P.
Tony
I was lucky enough to meet him in Turkey last year, I was in WRC camera car and he cadged a lift when the Peugot broke down in last stage.
My Idol sat next to me for 25 miles or so, did i speak, did I hell I was just gobsmacked,
He was and always will be True legend
R.I.P.
Tony
16 September 2007, 12:56 AM
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