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 Post subject: Colin McRae
PostPosted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 23:21 
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:cry: I hope I'm wrong but it's looks as if former WRC Champion Colin McRae has been killed in helicopter crash near his home in Lanark.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/home

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Same model of helicopter as I fly :(
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:cry: Police are now saying that they believe Colin McRae was on board.

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It is confirmed. His son too (and another dad with his child).

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,, ... 86,00.html


Truly tragic.
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Desperately sad, and a sad loss to the sport.

Many condolences to his wife and family, and to that of the other man.

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A sad loss to the world of motorsport and a tragedy for the families involved.
Colin's dad, Jimmy, is an old friend of mine from way back when we were in the same rally team and a nicer, more genuine guy you could not hope to meet. I didn't know Colin, but I'm told he was just like his dad.
My thoughts,and I think the thoughts of many, are with the McRea clan and the familiies of the others so sadly killed.
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I heard about this yesterday while listening to MotoGP. Valentino Rossi was a good friend of his after racing with him in a few rallies. Rossi did the only thing he could as a tribute and won the race.

We seem to lose too many motorsport personalities in helicopters.

My condolences to all affected.

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