Colin Mcrae Memorial Thread RIP
16 September 2007, 10:44 PM
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im gutted !!!!!!!!!!! what a sad day and a true loss . the man was quite possibly the most stylish / aggressive / fastest scooby driving talent the world has seen , and was as quick as hell on a bike { well anything with wheels really }
as valentino rossi so aptly put " colin we will miss you "
keeping it sideways
as valentino rossi so aptly put " colin we will miss you "
keeping it sideways
16 September 2007, 11:31 PM
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Like so many others on this site, Colin was the inspiration behind me buying my first Impreza in 1998. Without doubt, the most exciting rally driver ever, and he will be sadly missed. This tragedy is just so much worse for ending the lives of two young boys, who had their lives in front of them.
17 September 2007, 12:52 AM
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Rest in peace Colin Mcrae.
Very upseting for his life to come to an end at the age he was,especially with a family so young.My thaughts go out to his family and all involved.
A massive loss to rallying,he will be greatly missed.
Very upseting for his life to come to an end at the age he was,especially with a family so young.My thaughts go out to his family and all involved.
A massive loss to rallying,he will be greatly missed.
17 September 2007, 01:30 AM
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HI ALL
I WAS BORED FLICKING THRU TV CHANNELS WHEN I SAW THE SKY NEWS WHEN THEY SAID THE LEGEND HAS GOT KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH
REST IN PEACE COLIN ALSO HIS PASSENGERS,
REST IN PEACE COLIN ALSO HIS PASSENGERS,
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17 September 2007, 04:22 AM
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it was interesting to hear on NZ radio this morning, from a UK reporter, that a "group of Subaru drivers, believed to be from an internet site, drove to the McRae house and delivered some flowers"
scoobynet folk?
scoobynet folk?
17 September 2007, 07:37 AM
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A true master R.I.P my childhood hero
his car at pro drive
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...rodrive062.jpg
lucky me sat in it
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...rodrive082.jpg
his car at pro drive
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...rodrive062.jpg
lucky me sat in it
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...rodrive082.jpg
17 September 2007, 07:49 AM
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17 September 2007, 10:12 AM
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Met the man himself back a few years ago at Brands Hatch - Festival of 1000 bikes, and was lucky enough to see him thrash a focus round the track, which was supurb!!
A man that touched many people.
Rest in peace Colin, Johnny, Graeme and Ben.
A man that touched many people.
Rest in peace Colin, Johnny, Graeme and Ben.
17 September 2007, 11:30 AM
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This may or may not be the best place to post this, but has anyone thought of any sort of tribute?
I for one would be very proud to have a Mcrae emblem on my scooby, think it would be a fitting tribute.
Unsure how we could go about it, maybe one of the forum sponsors are able to design / mfcr something?
Not talking about a cheap sticker, maybe something along the lines of the STI badge, however, obviously Mcrae?
Anyone else have thoughts on this?
I for one would be very proud to have a Mcrae emblem on my scooby, think it would be a fitting tribute.
Unsure how we could go about it, maybe one of the forum sponsors are able to design / mfcr something?
Not talking about a cheap sticker, maybe something along the lines of the STI badge, however, obviously Mcrae?
Anyone else have thoughts on this?
17 September 2007, 11:39 AM
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It’s terrible news. I never tire of watching in car footage of Colin; the speed he could get out of a Scooby (or anything with wheels, seemingly) was simply astounding!
For me, the footage I remember best is a segment he did with Clarkson, who was asking the question: 'what makes some people faster than others', on the series 'Speed'. There was some footage of Colin expertly piloting his Focus WRC car through a practice stage and, of course, Clarkson had to have a go!
Watch Colin play along with Jezza’s jibes and his reaction as Jeremy stalls. He begins by being amused, but then you can see him kind of bite his lip so he doesn't appear unsupportive or disrespectful to someone who's having a go. It's easy for people with his kind of talent to become arrogant, distant and be rather aloof to people who don't share their abilities, but not Colin. He always appeared gracious, polite and exhibited a great sense of humour.
YouTube - Masters of Speed
It’s interesting that for every accolade you find on here about his talent as a driver, you find three more relating to what a nice guy he was.
God bless, Colin: you put Subaru in the hearts and minds of an entire generation, set the standard for WRC drivers and gave the UK a champion, and above all else, a gentleman and a sportsman of which we can all be proud.
You'll be missed a great deal.
Paul
For me, the footage I remember best is a segment he did with Clarkson, who was asking the question: 'what makes some people faster than others', on the series 'Speed'. There was some footage of Colin expertly piloting his Focus WRC car through a practice stage and, of course, Clarkson had to have a go!
Watch Colin play along with Jezza’s jibes and his reaction as Jeremy stalls. He begins by being amused, but then you can see him kind of bite his lip so he doesn't appear unsupportive or disrespectful to someone who's having a go. It's easy for people with his kind of talent to become arrogant, distant and be rather aloof to people who don't share their abilities, but not Colin. He always appeared gracious, polite and exhibited a great sense of humour.
YouTube - Masters of Speed
It’s interesting that for every accolade you find on here about his talent as a driver, you find three more relating to what a nice guy he was.
God bless, Colin: you put Subaru in the hearts and minds of an entire generation, set the standard for WRC drivers and gave the UK a champion, and above all else, a gentleman and a sportsman of which we can all be proud.
You'll be missed a great deal.
Paul
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17 September 2007, 01:04 PM
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Colin was undoubtably the most famous rally driver in the world. I will treasure every moment I stood at the side of a special stage waiting for his car to appear.
Colin grew up with Subaru and his name on our cars resulted in where we are today.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the McRae's and the other two families who have hit by this tragedy.
He will always be remembered in our hearts. RIP
Colin grew up with Subaru and his name on our cars resulted in where we are today.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the McRae's and the other two families who have hit by this tragedy.
He will always be remembered in our hearts. RIP
17 September 2007, 04:35 PM
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17 September 2007, 07:32 PM
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my hero..........
never met the man,but beleive me its upset me,what a loss of a legend,every time he raced i was there with him,no one came close he drove the scoob like no other,colin you will be very sadly missed im sure by fans all over the world,my insperation for owning one of the greatest rally cars ever,RIP COLIN,,thoughts are with is family now,all our best johnny d wrx and family...
