Colin McRae dead
Sep 15th 2007, 10:09 pm
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Colin McRae dead
Total nutter behind the wheel but a British World Champion in WRC, respect is due.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle2461339.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle2461339.ece
Sep 15th 2007, 10:52 pm
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Re: Colin McRae dead
I'm sure the family will rally around.
Sep 15th 2007, 10:55 pm
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Re: Colin McRae dead
not officially anounced yet
Sep 16th 2007, 12:29 am
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Sep 16th 2007, 12:45 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
Word is that there were four falailties in the accident including his 5 year old son. I dont think it can be officially anounced until they have been formally identified but there seems little doubt.
Sep 16th 2007, 1:04 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
Quite shocked to hear this, my son was mad about Subaru when he was little and we loved the Colin McRae Rally games. 
Sep 16th 2007, 5:56 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
A great loss ..
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Sep 16th 2007, 6:29 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
Although not afficially announced yet, the crash happened near his home, he is a helicopter pilot, and it says 'he was beleived to be on board'. They don't announce things this way if they aren't 99.99% certain. It will be a great loss, he certainly lifted British interest in a sport that was declining, and was a great champion. He was also a good ambassador for the sport, and very articulate when he spoke of it. His name will also live on in the games he gave his name to.
Sep 16th 2007, 7:57 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
The news last night said he was on the helicopter with three others and there are no survivors so its safe to say he has gone sadly.
Sep 16th 2007, 8:32 am
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Re: Colin McRae dead
My dad services his helicopter.... think they might want to talk with him
Sep 16th 2007, 9:14 am
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Sep 16th 2007, 10:03 am
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Sep 16th 2007, 4:19 pm
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