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Thread: Remembering Colin Mcrae
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16th September 2015, 11:18 #11
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Yes its funny, maybe because I am a bit older and it all wasn't plastered on the internet or TV when I was younger (and impressionable) but when you watch those older generation guys that you mention flinging cars around the hills and see the conditions in which they did it I have a lot of respect for them. You hear them describe cars like the Lancia Stratos and the technique required to drive that fast and it sounds very frightening!
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15th September 2016, 09:14 #12
9 Years today, R.I.P Colin
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15th September 2016, 10:20 #13
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Great McRae Onboard:
https://youtu.be/1sAbQ5wRr0oLast edited by Fast Eddie WRC; 15th September 2016 at 10:26.
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15th September 2016, 10:29 #14
Because as soon as someone dies, they become holy in people's eyes. It is basic human psychology. You may never say bad things about someone that died and all their faults are forgotten. The dead are always remembered more than the living. Wanna become eternal? Do something really big and then die...
Why?
Now that's an interesting question...
(I should add that I liked McRae so I don't mean anything negative about him personally)
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15th September 2016, 10:39 #15
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McRae was idolised by rally fans for his driving style while he was still driving and then when he retired, not just after his death.
His attitude, his speed, his crashes, even the computer games... they all contributed to his image and made him special.
Other great drivers are respected, McRae was loved.#M-SPORTER
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15th September 2016, 11:27 #16
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I wonder how the families of those that he killed feel each year when they read about how great he was.
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15th September 2016, 11:32 #17
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That pretty much sums it up.
In a recent issue of Motorsport News they asked drivers past and present to list their top five rally drivers of all time. McRae came out second to Loeb in the list. Undoubtedly there are drivers with better stats, who achieved more in their careers than Colin. What people respected above all else was his commitment behind the wheel.
I was 7 when he won the title and happily I was at the RAC that year. I look back on him now and the best way I can describe him is 'flawed brilliance'.RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
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15th September 2016, 11:38 #18
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15th September 2016, 11:47 #19
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Really ? was the fact that he was flying too low, doing dangerous manoeuvres and without a licence an accident too ?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-14803595
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scot...sh-report.htmlLast edited by N.O.T; 15th September 2016 at 11:55.
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15th September 2016, 12:27 #20
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The crash was invistagated by experts and relevant parties, all I'm sure are better at it than you are. This is meant to be a nice thread to remember a lost hero and families. Apologies on my behalf to other forum members for feeding the troll by reponding.
Let's please move on and look fondly dirving exploits and let those who have left us in peace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYFWf_thxUY
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Great speeds. Did you miss WRC machinery on these roads?
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