Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted September 15, 2007 Possibly? http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/Ne...mp;pageId=3.4.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted September 15, 2007 May not just be Colin as this report says two people dead. God, I hope not. Losing Richard Burns was bad enough... to lose Colin would be a colossal tragedy. A really nice bloke, who I've met a number of times. Great driver too. But he wouldn't be the first, or indeed the last, racing driver to perish in a crash. Strangely, I looked at that report, without knowing anything about it some hours ago and wondered "wonder if that was a racing driver", then saw it was Scotland, and dismissed it. That would be a rather spooky & unfortunate premonition if it came true. Fingers, and everything crossed, but it looks rather too coincidential to be anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted September 15, 2007 Confirmed dead (in German, sorry): http://www.motorsport-total.com/rallye/new...t_07091501.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Lawrenson 11 Posted September 15, 2007 I deleted Wikipedia's death page list of McCrae. Best to wait for official confirmation before saying these things. [edit] I've deleted it 3 times now. Even after saying we should wait for official confimation, rather than German-language hearsay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted September 15, 2007 Sounds very much like its a heads up to the fact his death will be announced tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted September 15, 2007 Confirmed dead (in German, sorry): http://www.motorsport-total.com/rallye/new...t_07091501.html Seems to translate roughly to this: 'The Rallyewelt mourns around ex world champion Colin McRae, which died in the age of 39 years with a helicopter crash (Motorsport Total.com) - the Rallye and engine haven world mourn around Colin McRae: The Scottish WRC champion from 1995 died today with a helicopter crash in the proximity of its house in Lanark. Why it came to the crash, is still unclear at the current time. The high point of its sporty career he experienced 1995, when he became on Subaru Rallye world champion. 1988 it had already won the Scottish championship for the first time, 1991 and 1992 the British one. he celebrated 1993 with the Rallye New Zealand its first success with a WM-run. Up to its last of altogether 25 WRC victories in the year 2002 he became still three times vice-world champion. 2008 should have denied McRae together with Tina Thörner as successors of Jutta Kleinschmidt for the hessian X-raid-team the Rallye Dakar - the contract was already signed. In addition it wanted to undertake still another all-last comeback attempt in the Rallye world championship. Celebrity attains the pleasant Scot also by the Rallyespiele for play consoles and computers, licensed of it, which are considered as the most realistic on the market. McRae deceased in the age of 39 years. It leaves a wife, Alison, as well as two children, Hollie and Johnny.' There seems to be a lot of translating going on on the DL today . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted September 15, 2007 Rally champion Colin McRae dies with son in helicopter crash Tom Gordon for The Sunday Times THE former rally driving champion Colin McRae was killed and his five year-old son feared dead in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon. The aircraft came down in Jerviswood, Lanarkshire, half a mile from the family's home and burst into flames just after 4pm. Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae's agent, said the 39-year-old driver had been piloting the helicopter himself. Also on board were believed to be his son Johnny, another adult and another child. Police said there were no survivors. McRae's wife Alison and their daughter Hollie, 9, were not on board, friends said. McRae became Britain's first World Rally champion in 1995. He was one of the country's most successful sportsmen, achieving 25 wins in World Rally events and 42 podium places. He was a flamboyant driver, inspiring one the world's best-selling computer rally games. The helicopter came down within half a mile of McRae's home, Jervis House, a 16th-century tower house, which has an adjacent helipad. The weather had been overcast, with a light breeze, but visibility was good. Strathclyde police said the extent of the fire damage was making identification a problem. McRae's wife, a childhood sweetheart and his former co-driver, was taken back to the house under police escort shortly after 6pm. She looked calm, but neighbours gathering outside the house looked shaken with grief. McRae's friend the rally journalist Jeremy Hart who flew with the champion several times described him as a "very good, very measured pilot whose natural ability with machinery was second to none". "Colin regularly flew all over the UK and into Europe," said Hart. "He knew the terrain and conditions at Jerviswood very well. It was the place he flew into most regularly. "As a driver Colin was misunderstood slightly as being reckless but everything you saw with him came from pure raw talent as opposed to being learnt. He was the Michael Schumacher of rally driving. "It's so ironic that he should die in a helicopter crash when he had competed and had brushed with death so many times as a rally driver." Additional reporting: Paul Lamarra http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/mor...icle2461339.ece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizzy 0 Posted September 15, 2007 how awful are thoughts are with his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 15, 2007 So that's what all the fuss was about on the news, I thought it was about the inevitable crash at the air show..... Looks like he's done a Graham Hill, except Hill had the sense not to bring his son.... A tragic death of a great, underated sportsman. Colin McRae RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To die for 3 Posted September 16, 2007 Tragic - I credit McRae (and Senna) for sparking my interest in motorsport, without charismatic personalities like them who had an almost suicidal desire to win, I doubt I would have become a fan. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted September 16, 2007 His death has been confirmed. Both he and his 5 year old son died in the crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 16, 2007 May not just be Colin as this report says two people dead. God, I hope not. Losing Richard Burns was bad enough... to lose Colin would be a colossal tragedy. A really nice bloke, who I've met a number of times. Great driver too. But he wouldn't be the first, or indeed the last, racing driver to perish in a crash. Absolute tragedy, no mistake, especially with two children involved. However, there are those at M Sport in Cumbria involved in preparing his car when he earned a runner up spot in the world championsip with Ford for whom the 'nice guy' credit above might ring a bit hollow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 16, 2007 Rally boss in helicopter escape From today's news: Dave Richards, "The Subaru rally team chief and his wife survived unhurt when their helicopter crash-landed in Essex ... Mr Richards, is chief executive of Prodrive, which runs the Subaru World Rally Team. He was in charge when Colin McRae, who has died in a helicopter crash in Lanarkshire, won his world rally title" Spooky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 16, 2007 Dave Richards eh, he's got a chopper that puts the fear up his wife! Coats on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brinsworth House Baiter 12 Posted September 19, 2007 This was indeed sad news, made even sadder by the realisation that this probably also means the demise of his excellent games franchise for the PS2 etc. I suppose Colin McRae's Dirt takes on an entirely different meaning now. Cheers, BHB P.S. Unless they cremate him, in which case my lame attempt at a joke has just got even lamer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted September 19, 2007 This was indeed sad news, made even sadder by the realisation that this probably also means the demise of his excellent games franchise for the PS2 etc. I suppose Colin McRae's Dirt takes on an entirely different meaning now. Cheers, BHB P.S. Unless they cremate him, in which case my lame attempt at a joke has just got even lamer... I just bought his new game for my PC, Colin McRae's Helicopter Simulator, but it keeps crashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted September 19, 2007 I just bought his new game for my PC, Colin McRae's Helicopter Simulator, but it keeps crashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brinsworth House Baiter 12 Posted September 19, 2007 This was indeed sad news, made even sadder by the realisation that this probably also means the demise of his excellent games franchise for the PS2 etc. I suppose Colin McRae's Dirt takes on an entirely different meaning now. Cheers, BHB P.S. Unless they cremate him, in which case my lame attempt at a joke has just got even lamer... I just bought his new game for my PC, Colin McRae's Helicopter Simulator, but it keeps crashing. Excellent! You see, that was exactly the type of morbid, death realted pun type joke I was seeking, but the guys in my mind's joke factory totally failed. I'm currently sacking the lot of them with another can of Stella. Cheers, BHB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted September 20, 2007 This was indeed sad news, made even sadder by the realisation that this probably also means the demise of his excellent games franchise for the PS2 etc. I suppose Colin McRae's Dirt takes on an entirely different meaning now. Cheers, BHB P.S. Unless they cremate him, in which case my lame attempt at a joke has just got even lamer... I just bought his new game for my PC, Colin McRae's Helicopter Simulator, but it keeps crashing. Excellent! You see, that was exactly the type of morbid, death realted pun type joke I was seeking, but the guys in my mind's joke factory totally failed. I'm currently sacking the lot of them with another can of Stella. Cheers, BHB What's the difference between Colin McRae and Gary Glitter? Only two kids went down on Colin's chopper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted September 22, 2007 Foot and Mouth discovered in Scotland . . . . . . still no sign of the rest of Colin McRae. DON'T shoot the messenger - this joke is freely available in work environments nationwide. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted September 22, 2007 Foot and Mouth discovered in Scotland . . . . . . still no sign of the rest of Colin McRae. DON'T shoot the messenger - this joke is freely available in work environments nationwide. DWB Dammit I was going to post that one yesterday, but the tumbleweed that drifted by after my 'chopper' effort convinced me not to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 12, 2007 Oh sh*t! It's all gone Graham Hill. I can see bereaved relatives taking his surviving family to court,forcing them to sell the house. Get your money on his daughter now to be toughened by the whole experience and do a 'Damon Hill' by fighting her way into a tough sport and becoming the first female world rally champion, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted October 12, 2007 Oh sh*t! It's all gone Graham Hill. Is that a witchetty grub in his mouth? Or has he swallowed a string of pearls? Or is it Shergar disguised as Princess Ann in a cap and overalls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted October 13, 2007 Is that a witchetty grub in his mouth? Or has he swallowed a string of pearls? Or is it Shergar disguised as Princess Ann in a cap and overalls? Edit to add pic Looks like a witchetty grub to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,088 Posted October 14, 2007 This was indeed sad news, made even sadder by the realisation that this probably also means the demise of his excellent games franchise for the PS2 etc. I suppose Colin McRae's Dirt takes on an entirely different meaning now. Cheers, BHB P.S. Unless they cremate him, in which case my lame attempt at a joke has just got even lamer... I just bought his new game for my PC, Colin McRae's Helicopter Simulator, but it keeps crashing. Excellent! You see, that was exactly the type of morbid, death realted pun type joke I was seeking, but the guys in my mind's joke factory totally failed. I'm currently sacking the lot of them with another can of Stella. Cheers, BHB What's the difference between Colin McRae and Gary Glitter? Only two kids went down on Colin's chopper. LMFAO at that one ps Colin McRae`s wife has taken all her money out of Northern Rock. She`s now with Scottish Widows and What's worse than having the McCanns take your kids on holiday? Colin McRae taking them in his chopper. and Why did Colin McRae's marriage break down? Because he couldn't keep his chopper up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
