It is being reported today that former World Rally Champion Colin McRae and his five year old son have both died in a helicopter crash earlier today.
McRae, his son and two other passengers all died today when the helicopter that McRae was piloting near his home in Strathclyde when the helicopter crashed into the ground. The helicopter burst into flames around 4pm UK time today.
In 1995 McRae became Britain's first World Rally champion. He achieved 25 wins in World Rally events. He even inspired the creation of one of the best-selling computer rally games.
My condolences go out to Colin McRae's family and friends.
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Comments (9)
Condolences to one of the best drivers that ever lived!
Posted by Trevor | September 15, 2007 9:07 PM
Posted on September 15, 2007 21:07
That really sucks. Helicopters are much more difficult to fly than airplanes.
Posted by Noya | September 15, 2007 10:31 PM
Posted on September 15, 2007 22:31
My condolences to his family. They must be distraught. The world lost a great racer today.
Posted by wymer100 | September 15, 2007 11:16 PM
Posted on September 15, 2007 23:16
My hearts out to his family, I was just playing one of his rally games today actually. Major bummer, don't feel so good about passing him on the outside shoulder now.
Posted by Gary | September 16, 2007 12:33 PM
Posted on September 16, 2007 12:33
*sigh* this is just so tragic, one of the few well known drivers in the US that drove in a real motor sport and not Nascar, has passed away, and his son as well, that just makes it even worse, I heard about this early yesterday but at that point there was no confirmation. Helicopters are not terrible difficult to fly, and by all accounts McRae was a reasonably skilled pilot and investigations are underway in regards to the crash, I wonder if it will be error or mechanical failure? It's sad either way.
Posted by Travis | September 16, 2007 4:08 PM
Posted on September 16, 2007 16:08
Rest In Peace
Posted by Nej | September 16, 2007 5:30 PM
Posted on September 16, 2007 17:30
My condolences to the McRae family. I never met you but I loved to watch Colin Race. I haven't felt this sad since Dale Earnhardt died a few years back. I know he's up there in race car heaven. Peace to your family and may God watch over you.
Posted by CS | September 16, 2007 8:25 PM
Posted on September 16, 2007 20:25
so sad to hear about colin mcrae and son and the other young boy and man killedin crash may they all rest in peace
Posted by frances | September 17, 2007 12:04 PM
Posted on September 17, 2007 12:04
:(
Posted by gm0n3y | September 17, 2007 6:04 PM
Posted on September 17, 2007 18:04