STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF COLIN McRAE’S FAMILY
Sep 17, 2007

Speaking on behalf of the whole family, Colin’s father, Jim McRae, said today:

“It is with much sadness and regret that we have to make this statement.

It is unbelievable that Colin and Johnny’s lives have been taken so prematurely and in such a tragic manner.

Colin was a great son, a loving husband to Alison and a fantastic father to Johnny and his big sister Hollie. Johnny was a great wee guy, spending every spare minute with his dad, and even at this early stage it looked like he had the potential to carry on the family dynasty.

Our thoughts are also very much with the families of Ben Porcelli and Graeme Duncan. Ben was a great buddy of Johnny’s and they had always spent a lot of time together both in and out of school. Graeme, who now resides in France, had been a close friend of Colin’s since their schooldays and was back in Lanark on holiday.

We are thankful for the overwhelming number of messages of support we have received from all around the world. Colin was very much an inspiration and role model to motorsport fans the world over.

As you can imagine this is a very difficult time for the family and we would ask that our privacy be respected and we be allowed to grieve in private.”

Comment

1. I would like to offer my condolences to the great loss for your family and the families of your friends.

   My thoughts are with you

   regards
   Annelies Ivens

   — Annelies Ivens · Sep 17, 01:03 PM · #

2. What a great talent. I still cannot believe this has happened. I have followed rallying since I was a kid. One of my great heroes. My thoughts are with you all. My friend said something that is true yesterday. feels like we have lost one of the family.

   — Al · Sep 17, 04:08 PM · #

3. and already the world
   looks a little less
   bright…
   RIP colin,
   thanks for so many
   great moments in
   rallye racing.

   — ishmael · Sep 17, 04:29 PM · #

4. My thoughts are with the families concerned.
   Both Colin and Al have been heros of mine since i knew what a car was.

   RIP Colin

   — Nigel Swales · Sep 17, 05:20 PM · #

5. Met Colin a few times when out practising on motocross and at a few enduros. A perfect gent
   Devasted is the only word i can use i cant imagine what the family are feeling. Many people are thinking the same.
   Our thoughts and prayers are with tou

   — steven cruickshank · Sep 17, 05:35 PM · #

6. Debo escribir en español para expresar lo que deseo. Colin ha significado para una generación de jóvenes de los años 80 algo más que un piloto, ha sido un ídolo en el que fijarse, un genio de los rallys. ¡Qué será del mundo del automovilismo sin él! Mis más sinceras condolencias para toda la familia desde España.

   — Zimmer · Sep 17, 06:06 PM · #

7. I remember the 24th November 1991 as if it was yesterday. We piled in the car to have a day in Wales. We watched this young lad in Cloecanog, Hafren and Penmachno in the New Prodrive Legacy. This was Jimmy’s son and it must definitely run in the family.
   To jimmy, Alastair, Colins wife, daughter and Mother. Please accept my sincere condolencies on your loss.
   you must all feel very proud that Colin brought so much pleasure and entertainment to a world of Motorsport fans.

   My thoughts are with you all.
   Best Wishes.
   Neil Russell. Gateshead

   — Neil Russell · Sep 17, 06:22 PM · #

8. COLIN gave Scotland something to be very proud of – he was THE BEST.

   — lori · Sep 17, 06:28 PM · #

9. I am so sorry for your loss, my abiding memory of Colin is that ever present, fantastic smile. My thoughts are with you all. xx

   — ja gough · Sep 17, 06:44 PM · #

10. Riposa in pace grande Colin,il mio cuore è gonfio di lacrime!ancora la notizia mi provoca rabbia e tanta tristezza!Sei stato il più grande di tutti…hai insegnato ai ragazzi della mia età quanto sia meraviglioso il mondo che tu da sempre hai amato…ti porterò sempre nel mio cuore!Grazie grande Colin…

    — Angelo · Sep 17, 06:56 PM · #

11. Our thoughts are with all of Colin’s family and friend’s family. This is a very sad day for the rally world, a true gentleman, will be sadly missed by everyone.RIP Colin and Jonny …can’t believe this has happened.

    — All from A.T.Msport Ltd · Sep 17, 07:16 PM · #

12. as long as people have your memory, you are never gone. a true guy, with sincerity. and a bloody quick driver. sincere condolences, gone but not forgotten.

    — sean · Sep 17, 07:51 PM · #

13. I am struggling to find any words to say at a time like this, all i can say is my greatest sympathy to everybody affected by such a great loss.
    Scott Berry, Warpspeed performance.

    — Scott Berry · Sep 17, 07:58 PM · #

14. Simply a true flower of scotland he will always be my hero, without a doubt Johnny would have that Mcrae spirit and carisma.

    A hope god knows to replace his throne with a sparco bucket seat cos his replacement is on the way.

    So sorry for your loss.

    — Kevin Patterson from Paxton House Berwickshire · Sep 17, 08:16 PM · #

15. Colin you were a TRUE SCOTSMAN you will be sadly missed – R.I.P

    My thoughts are with the McRae and other Family’s involved in their sad loss.

    — forbes watson (East KIlbride) · Sep 17, 08:34 PM · #

16. i am so sorry for the loss of you’re beloved brother alister. and my thoughts are with colins family at this very difficult time, i hope them all the best in the future :( it is the end of a true scottish legend

    — gary maddox (East Kilbride) · Sep 17, 08:48 PM · #

17. I am sorry to about the loss of your brother colin and your nephew Johnny. Its a great loss to the world of rallying. He was the Robert the Bruce of Rally, my sympathys to you and all your family

    — jon McConnell-smith · Sep 17, 08:49 PM · #

18. A very sad loss for the McRae family and the motorsport community as a whole.

    — Ady Stimpson · Sep 17, 08:58 PM · #

19. i am sorry for your loss words fail me.they will all be deeply missed.colin was the rossi of rally and will never be equalled.

    — steven foster · Sep 17, 09:00 PM · #

20. I still can’t believe this tragic news. Both Colin and yourself still deserve a top drive in the WRC and have unfinished business.

    I have many great memories of watching your brother Colin on the RAC.

    Driving for hours into the forests in November, queuing up and walking miles to see him come through, always flat out and on the limit.
    Seeing him on the road section near Newtown in his Nova (No. 84) on his first RAC in 1987.
    Seeing his rolled 3 door Cossie come out of Dovey on the Monday lunchtime in 1989 with a big ‘V’ in the roof, and then watching him kick the windscreen out before he entered the next stage.
    His even more battered 4 door Saphire with the shed bolt holding the door together the following year in 1990.
    The anticipation when he lead the Rally for a couple of years in the early 90’s before crashing out in Grizedale in the Rothmans Legacy.
    His wins in 94, 95 and 97 in the Impreza, and of course the Championship in ’95. Remember being in Penmachno on the final stage, with crowds lining either side of the track, and the airhorns going off everywhere – then racing to see him come into the final control by the A55 when he had just won the championship.
    The many battles on home soil with Burnsie – What an era that was !
    Remember also when he came past, flat out, visibly faster that the rest in Rhonda on the first Friday morning in 2001, in the Martini Focus WRC, only to hear on the radio that he’d barrel rolled out 2 stages later on SS4 while we were in the car travelling to our next stage. Burnsie then going on to win the 2001 championship at the end of that rally – can’t believe they have both gone.

    Like alot of people have said, there was always something exciting happening around Colin. You always knew something could happen. Usually and incredibly fast time, flamboyant style or an accident waiting to happen.

    As a 39 year old myself with a 5 year old son and 7 year old daughter, I can’t imagine the pain that Alison, Hollie, yourself and the McRae family are going through.

    My sincere condolences to the whole McRae family and those of the other victims of this terrible tragedy.

    Hopefully, your son Max can carry on the dynasty !

    RIP Colin – Thanks for the memories !

    — Gordon Hill · Sep 17, 09:01 PM · #

21. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR GREAT LOSS HE WAS AND STILL IS THE BEST RALLY DRIVER THERE IS ALL OUR LOVE SIMON AND SARAH AND FAMILY

    — SIMON GREGORY · Sep 17, 09:05 PM · #

22. Alister, My condolences go out to yourself, Alsion, Jim and the rest of your family and friends following this tragic event.

    I have followed Colin and yourself over the years and can not even think about what you are all going through. this is such a lost to motorsport.

    It was only the other day i speaking to a freiend “arguing” if Colin would come back into the WRC as a private entry.

    Little Johnnys life was cut so short at such an early age, not forgeting Johnnys pal Ben.
    My Condolences also to Duncans wife, Jennifer, and his 10-month-old baby called Jake.

    I know this is early days, but if a Colin Mcrae, Son and Friends, memorial Rally takes place, i will be on the front row showing my support to a legend.

    Our hearts across the world go out to you.

    RIP in peace lads.

    Rick

    — Rick · Sep 17, 09:12 PM · #

23. Colin, you have left a wide open space in the hearts of millons throughout the world .Our hearts go out to all the family and friends of everyone who lost their life in this tragic acciddent you will always be remembered may you all R.I.P. Paul, Julie ann and ryan moore n wales

    — paul moore · Sep 17, 09:22 PM · #

24. Our deeppest thoughts go to you all. We have known you and all the family since my start in rallying with Jim. Colin always will be a star and legend

    — Dougie Riach · Sep 17, 09:25 PM · #

25. I’m absolutely gutted !
    I lost my brother 3 years ago in a bike accident & it leaves you empty inside.
    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you & all your family.

    — Steve Harwood · Sep 17, 09:37 PM · #

26. My deepest sympathies to you all at this most difficult time. Colin was a true professional, a gent and a role model to us all. Heavens gain is our loss. RIP.

    — Wes Jones · Sep 17, 10:28 PM · #

27. I imagine that Colin is now driving flat out through the stars with Johnny as his co-driver to find Burnsie and Beef in heaven

    — Tony R · Sep 17, 10:34 PM · #

28. Just gutted. Colin was a hero, and is a great loss to the world of sport. That we should have lost both him and Richard Burns at such a young age is sad beyond words. My sympathy and best wishes to the family.

    — Paul Smith · Sep 17, 10:40 PM · #

29. Colin was a legendry ambassador of the McRae dynasty in motorsport. Having watched both of you develop in your careers and shared in the excitment of the highs, it feels almost unbearable now. My heartfelt condolences to you and all your family and friends.

    — Nick Hodson · Sep 17, 11:53 PM · #

30. Im still in shock at this. To go the same way as my other rally hero, Bertie Fisher is just so unbelievable. The whole Mcrae family are adored here in Ireland. Please accept my sincere condolences Alister, and also to the other families involved in this tragic accident.God bless and rest in peace..XOX

    — Jay · Sep 18, 12:36 AM · #

31. I have followed Colin’s Career on TV,DVD Even bought a few Games.. I like many others Think He was the Michael Schumacher of rally driving. this is a ‘Massive’ loss to motorsport and he will be missed dearly by thousands. Please accept our sincere condolencies on your tragic loss. RIP

    our thoughts are with you all.
    Best Wishes.
    Craig, Castleford, West Yorkshire

    — WWW.Born2Cruise.Co.uk · Sep 18, 02:50 AM · #

32. I hope and pray for inner strength for you all at this terrible time. My heart goes out to you, and I feel sick with sorrow at what you must be going through.God bless.

    — adrienne hartley · Sep 18, 04:01 AM · #

33. Sad loss of a true champion. Our thoughts go out to you all
    RIP

    — Dave Rogers · Sep 18, 06:38 AM · #

34. Mere words cannot express our deep sorrow over the loss of your brother Colin and your young nephew Johnny. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences Alister. Our thoughts are with you,your dear family and of course the other families involved in this terrible accident.

    — David & Tracy · Sep 18, 07:35 AM · #

35. To lose a living Legend like Colin is terrible but for Johnny to go aswell is Tragic.

    Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time Alister.

    — Carl, Lorrs & Arran, Inverness · Sep 18, 10:57 AM · #

36. So sorry to hear of your loss.
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
    Keep the McRae legacy alive Alister with the R4
    Colins dream and vision.
    McRae a scottish legend.
    ALWAYS.

    — Darren Reid · Sep 18, 11:12 AM · #

37. there are no words to comment. i express my condolonces to your family. i can’t express my sadness…i will NEVER forget you.

    — fede · Sep 18, 11:12 AM · #

38. Please accept our sincere condolences for the great & tragic loss to your family & the other families involved in this tragic accident. Colin will never be forgotten, our thoughts are with you at this terrible time. RIP

    — Jamie Andrews · Sep 18, 02:05 PM · #

39. please accept my condolences for the loss in both famiily colin will never be forgotten for what he done in a race car and in the wrc this is a sad time RIP colin

    — paul wingrove · Sep 18, 04:19 PM · #

40. very sad news.my sympaty to colin’s family.colin will always be a hero.R.I.P

    — JOHN HARDY.DORSET · Sep 18, 05:28 PM · #

41. To you all. Can we all offer our deepest condolences for the tragic losses suffered by your families in this, the saddest and most tragic of situations. Words Fail us. You have our thoughts and prayers. We are devastated. Ben, Graham, Johnny and Colin RIP

    Stephen, Kirstie and Kieran M

    — Stephen Marshall · Sep 18, 06:11 PM · #

42. A very very sad day. Words cannot express my sadness for the loss of Colin, ‘wee Johnny’, Ben, and Graham. My deepest condolences to all the McRae family. Colin made his mark on this earth and will never be forgotten. God be with all.

    — Roddy McLauchlan · Sep 18, 10:34 PM · #

43. I still can`t believe it…my hero for 15 years has gone. Greatest moment was lining the final stage of the RAC in `95 when he won the WRC. Inspirational, i wouldn`t drive an Impreza now, have got into rally driving, or even have a Playstation! I`m so sorry for the Mcrae family, i just hope that you all realise there are so many of us thinking about you at this time.
    Damian

    — Damian Harvey · Sep 19, 08:55 AM · #

44. The only consolation can be that on Johnny’s journey to heaven he has his dad and his best friend to walk with him, holding his hands.

    — Derek Chapman · Sep 19, 02:03 PM · #

45. SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS. I AM REALLY GUTTED ABOUT THIS, MORE THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN ABOUT ANYBODY ELSE. STILL CAN’T BELIEVE IT. STAY STRONG IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SOME LOVELY MESSAGES LEFT HERE. ALL THE BEST ALISTER, SEAN

    — SEAN · Sep 19, 03:12 PM · #

46. R.I.P. to all who died. Colin, legend

    — Adam · Sep 19, 07:32 PM · #

47. Our deepest condolences to all the families , Colin is a legend , R.I.P

    — Dave , etsracing · Sep 19, 08:54 PM · #

48. Alister, les deseo el más profundo pesame por la tragedia de Colin y su hijito Johnny, ya que para mi persona van a estar siempre en mi recuerdo y memoria, porque la familia McRae para los que aman el rally es una dinastía imborrable, que lindo hubiera sido volver a ver a Colin pilotando un WRC despidiendose de los fanaticos del rally mundial, no pudo ser, pero desde arriba siempre estarán involucrado con el WRC, gracias Colin por ser el piloto más espectacular de todos los tiempos, Pablo desde Argentina.

    — Pablo MACHI · Sep 20, 01:44 AM · #

49. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. In times of loss we should remember the greatness of the ones lost, and be happy we had them not sorry we lost them. God Speed Colin and Jonny

    — James · Sep 20, 03:39 AM · #

50. My thoughts are with you Alister, the whole family along with Ben and Graeme’s families.

    Barry

    — Barry Sime · Sep 20, 12:16 PM · #

51. Condolences to the McRae’s and the other two families who lost there boys in this tragedy.

    I have many happy and inspiring memories of following Colin on rallies, He was a great sports man and a true hero for the sport we love.

    He will be greatly missed but always remembered.

    — David Beechey · Sep 20, 02:43 PM · #

52. Quiero expresar mi mas profundo sentido pesame para toda la familia McRae,

    Colin, un piloto de los mejores que se a visto hasta la actualidad; su hijo, un niño que quizas tenia muchos sueños sobre todo de llegar a ser como su padre.

    Es grande la imagen que deja Colin (con su personalidad y logros) y su familia ante el mundo y eso sera recordado para toda la vida, y sobre todo personas que amamos este deporte y vimos sus rallyes.

    Con mucho respeto mi sentido pesame para Alister y toda la familia McRae desde ECUADOR...

    — Fausto Granda · Sep 20, 04:38 PM · #

53. Dear All, I am very sorry to hear about the death of Colin Mcrae, and is son Jonny.
    I loved Colin as he made each WRC very exciting. I live in Wales and when the WRC came to my neck of the woods I managed to meet him, I will never forget how polite he was and very friendly, he was always forced on the task he had in front of him.
    I followed Colin in more or less all the Rally Stages right through out the stages that took him and I thought Wales, Also I not only following him in the WRC but in all the other races he did, when he did the 24 hour race and everything else.
    I loved the way he made a entrance in 2005 when he came back to the UK and join force with Skoda and I was hoping that he would rejoin the WRC and come back to the thing he did best, Rallying.
    I will always remember him as a friend.
    Please expect my condolence to you Alison, Jim, and everyone else. I will really miss him; Rallying will not be the same without you. (Mate)
    Craig Powell.

    — Craig Powell · Sep 20, 07:59 PM · #

54. This is so devastating cannot believe it.Was so looking forward to seeing colin at the mcrae stages. My thoughts are with the family
    David gordon Stranraer

    — David Gordon · Sep 20, 09:41 PM · #

55. you will be sadly missed colin

    — brian little · Sep 20, 10:50 PM · #

56. We are thinking of you al and family at this sad time of the loss of colin and johnny. RIP colin and johnny xxx

    — Wilson Family · Sep 21, 10:03 AM · #

57. i express my deepest condolences on the behalf of all us rally fans in india. we’ll miss our hero colin. you were a true legend. RIP .

    — saatwik · Sep 21, 12:10 PM · #

58. THE WORLD IS A SADDER PLACE WITHOUT COLIN McRAE.

    YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS, AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, YOU MADE OUR LIVES WORTH LIVING, AND NOW WERE TORN APART.

    GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

    YOU ARE WITHOUT DOUBT THE RALLY KING, KEEP IT SIDEWAYS IN HEAVEN COLIN.

    — RALPH BARRETT · Sep 21, 03:38 PM · #

59. Although I never met Colin, being the same age I have grown up watching his success and being proud he was Scottish. The whole country is thinking of the Mcrae family, it is not fair that a wee boy and his daddy should be taken this way.
    Heart felt condolances to the other families affected.
    Rest In Peace.

    — Gordon Thompson · Sep 21, 08:12 PM · #

60. I just wanted to send my most sincere condolences at this sad time. I have spent many years watching rallying with my dad and we have always followed the Mcrae family being Scots ourselves.

    We have lost a National Hero in Colin. I hope you and your family can take comfort from messages of support from your fans at this very sad time.

    Peace Colin and Johnny.

    — Lynn Murphy · Sep 21, 09:36 PM · #

61. I met Colin last year at Goodwood and he was such a down to earth, modest man. What you saw was what you got and then some! I know I can speak for many other Welshmen, in saying that Colin was a true hero to us-what an unbelievable tragedy-sometimes life sucks. To the McRae clan, best wishes and sincere condolences. R.I.P. Colin, Jonny and their 2 friends.

    — Daz Byrne · Sep 22, 09:26 AM · #

62. To the Mc Rae family my deepest regerts on your tragic loss. It only seems like yesterday when I heard the terrible news of Bertie Fisher and his family and now its happened again.
    Words fail me and all I can do is offer my prayers to you all.
    It was an honour competing against him even if he was in a class a world apart.
    May the road rise before you . Rest in peace.
    Ronan Mc Namee (Penttis old co driver)

    — Ronan Mc Namee · Sep 22, 09:47 AM · #

63. I am lost for words for this tragic acciden,t that has taken such an amazing man and his son from our lives and Rally world. I have been watching Colin for years, he was undoubtely the KING of rally. My thoughts are constantly with the family. Two special angels looking over us, taken too soon.
    Gabi, Perth West Australia

    — Gabi · Sep 22, 10:56 AM · #

64. Tragic. I am so sorry for the loss for the Mcrae family and for little Ben and Graeme. Life is too short, why are the best atken?? Richard Burns. Beef?? All my stenght to you all .West Australia

    — chris · Sep 22, 11:50 AM · #

65. A SAD LOSS TO THE MOTORSPORT WORLD TO LOOSE A WORLD CHAMPION AND A FUTURE ONE AS WELL, IN AFOUL SWOOP. COLIN AT LEAST WILL BE WITH FRIENDS RICHARD BURNS POSSOM BOURNE NOW RALLYING FOR EVER. SAD AS IT IS, JOHHNY HAS A FRIEND AS WELL, BUT BOTH WERE SO YOUNG ITS A TRAGIC LOSS. RIP ALL
    CONDOLENCES TO McRAE FAMILY

    — dru · Sep 22, 06:41 PM · #

66. It’s hard to put in words,colin was my idol,my thoughts are with you’s every day,my deepest condolences to all the families,god bless,colin i will never forget you,Norman Macleod,Inverness

    — Norman Macleod · Sep 22, 09:11 PM · #

67. My heart goes out to the Mcrae Family. Ben and Graham’s Family too. May Colin, Johnny, Graham and Ben all rest in Peace. Colin’s Passing is a big big Loss to the world. He was a great Guy and an amazing Tallent. I respect what he did in Motorsport, the way he drove was just out of this world. Colin was a Brilliant Guy.

    — Efre · Sep 22, 09:45 PM · #

68. My heart goes out to the McRae Family. I was doing Radio car on the network Q in 1995 located the next bend to where Carlos went off and handed Colin the Championship. I was near to Carlos car that was been man handled back onto the stage when Colin Came through and i will always remmeber the cheering and air horns going off when Colin came through next car on the road. And in my eyes and with a lot of people agreeing with me, Colin will all ways the NO. 1 Driver of all time due to his flamboyant & ALL OR NOTHING APPROACH. Mind you having seen jimmy three times this year twice on eppynt on the Welsh internation and the harry flatters along with the mid wales stages. He deffently has not lost it. But I fear this being the end of the Mcrae family in Rallying with jonny being take prematurley as well. Times are going to hard and in time wounds will heal eventually. I and so many others wish the McRAE family All the best. Colin and Jonny R.I.P. you both will be missed by all!!!

    — Jason McCArthy · Sep 22, 09:59 PM · #

69. very sad news.god bless you all.

    — andrewblackurn/jackblackburn · Sep 22, 11:26 PM · #

70. i would imagine that words cannot decribe how the mccrae family are feeling right now. Colin was an absolute legend and for his son to go aswell….....well i am speechless!!! may god look after them now they are in their final resting place and may he continue to look after the rest of the family RIP

    — richard brett · Sep 23, 07:45 AM · #

71. i still not believe in colin’s dead…....... it will be a hard to don’t see any more on dakar and rally….
    i will never forget you as a great driver!!!!!

    best wishes and sincere condolences to family.

    — Adriano Cardal · Sep 23, 01:43 PM · #

72. I will never forget you Colin. Memories of you will forever be treasured. My hearfelt condolences to the McRae Family. Thelma xxx

    — Thelma Staussi · Sep 24, 09:50 AM · #

73. May Heavens lanes forever echo to the sound of his exhaust.
    Gone but NEVER forgotten. God bless you all.

    — Simon Gee · Sep 25, 08:56 PM · #

74. saddened by your loss

    — brian palombo · Sep 26, 04:33 AM · #

75. lanarks not the same. everyone is walking in a daze.my thoughts are with you all. colin made lanark proud. god bless xxx

    — kirsty reid · Sep 26, 03:14 PM · #

76. Alister,
    I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Colin & Johnny. Two genuinely beautiful people.
    Hopefully see you on Sunday before you go back to Oz.
    My thoughts are with all the family.

    — Kirsteen Crawford · Sep 26, 07:10 PM · #

77. Colin, Absent yet forever present in all of our hearts, you made the world take notice of motorsport. You are sadly missed and may god help your family through this sad time. God bless you all.

    — David Herron · Sep 26, 08:05 PM · #

78. we lost a great hero of motorsport.always will be remembered for your courage and determination.god bless you, johnny & all the family.

    — Marvic Mifsud · Sep 26, 08:08 PM · #

79. Such a sad time and an enormous loss – no one deserves to lose people at such a young age. May God be with you all at this time – I truly believe they are in a better place R.I.P. To all four of you – Gone but NEVER forgotten

    — D Harwood · Sep 26, 11:28 PM · #

80. Alister I am sorry you had to lose your brother. First Beef and Richard Burns and now Colin. He was my idol and was gonna try a good comeback. RIP

    — jorge · Sep 30, 11:11 AM · #

81. You done them both proud today in Lanark.
    It was a nice touch to see Johnny’s name next to Colins on the escort.

    — munro · Sep 30, 08:06 PM · #

82. Sundays memorial was such a moving tribute, we will never forget.God bless.

    Stan

    — StanQuirk · Oct 1, 08:13 AM · #

83. We would like to thank your family, friends and all those involved for yesterday’s celebration service for Colin and Johnny. It was a fitting tribute to a very special man who touched the lives of many with his sheer determination and spectacular driving style whilst remaining a down to earth guy, and to his son who was very obviously destined to follow in his father’s footsteps. We’re sure he would have done the McRae name proud. Watching Colin rallying was something really special, no one else set the stages alight like he did. Just the mention of his name sent a wave of excitement through the waiting crowd. We will never forget you Col.
    We hope that they were both looking down on yesterday’s tribute and realise just how much they will be missed by family, friends and fans alike. We were proud to be there in their honour. May they rest in peace.

    — Ian and Angie, North Wales · Oct 1, 02:31 PM · #

84. what more can you say that hasnt been said a thousand of times before colin was and probably will be the best most spectacular driver ever to have walked this planet. I have seen him a number of times and every time i did the hairs on the back of my neck would stand up. I seen him this year in his mk11 on the isle of man and what a car it was and also in his helicopter that was just as impressive everything he done he was amazing colin will be missed along with johnny and there two friends my condolances too all the family and friends

    — matty hayes · Oct 1, 09:32 PM · #

85. Alister, I just want to say I’m thinking of you in the awful loss of your brother Colin. I thought Colin was an amazing driver. Rest In Peace Colin, Ben, Graeme and Johnny.

    — Rachel jennings · Oct 2, 06:51 AM · #

86. Firstly , I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news….for Colin,Johnny and their friends, Ben and Graeme.
    So my condolenses to the families.

    Colin was a both a very successful driver…. but more importantly he drove with such heart….
    This was what really made him such a hit with fans world wide.

    I feel so sad after meeting both Colin and Richard at Rally GB 2001 wilst Working for Motorsport News.

    That 2 great giants have been taken from us in only a couple of years.

    Such a great loss to World Rallying and British Motorsport.

    — Nicholas Darvill · Oct 3, 10:54 AM · #

87. I would like to offer my deepest condolences and support to the Mcrae family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, like so many others Colin was a massive influence upon my life and for that I am truely thankful.

    — David Duggan · Oct 9, 03:31 PM · #

88. my condolencies are with family
    i cant begin to emgaine the pain you are going through right now

    — lyndon churchfield · Oct 9, 06:42 PM · #

89. even now i cant believe that the greatest ambassador for british motorsport has gone. my heart goes out to all the families involved. colin will always be someone to look up to and admire for the rest of my life. a sad loss for us all. r.i.p colin.

    — bill foster · Oct 13, 02:32 PM · #

90. From a true car and rally fan, I wish the entire family, friends and fellow fans of the McRae’s, my deepest sympathies and hope it doesn’t hurt for too long. We all wanted to be like the McRae brother’s when we were younger, watching Colin launch them Subarus was unbelievable. The ultimate Flying Scotsman!
    Rest in deepest peace Col, and your beloved son, Johnny.

    — Colin Rhodes · Apr 14, 09:30 PM · #

91. Fui aficionado de colin por toda mi vida.. Soy esteban tengo 17 años.. Vivo en ecuador-riobamba la verdad es algo muy doloroso que un grande para las carreras como colin se nos haya ido.. la verdad me da mucha pena.. quiero hacerles saber a sus padres y a todos sus familiares que fue mi mayor admirador y que lo siento de todo corazon.
    Zuñiga ORH+

    — Esteban Zuñiga · Oct 6, 09:26 PM · #

92. Colin McRae. What a Guy! A legend. R.I.P.

    — Super Sumo · Aug 13, 09:36 PM · #

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