RIP Colin McRae + Video

[mwgiii]

For those who don't know, Colin McRae was one of the best and most famous World Rally Championship drivers. He died in a helicopter crash on Saturday. Also killed was his son, his son's best friend, and a friend of Colin's.

Spectacular video of his driving skills. My favorite part is from 1:25 to the end:
YouTube - Colin McRae 5 August 1968 -- 15 September 2007 RIP my friend

Newspaper article about the accident:
The Scotsman - A fun day out that ended in fireball crash

 

[thowe21]

That's just bad news. I was lucky to see him in one of his final races at the X-Games a couple of months ago. He was a great competitor and legend in the rally world.

 

[stogie5150]

Godspeed Brother McRae. :river

 

[Ramy]

I heard about this on the day he died and thought it wasn't real.

 

[JamesJ]

I really thought it was a dream when I read this on yahoo, its crazy! I have watched him several times, its amazing what he could do.