Motor Sports Association pays tribute to Colin McRae
Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the Motor Sports Association
- governing body of UK motor sport - pays tribute to Colin
McRae, who is reported to have been killed last night in a
helicopter crash near his home in Scotland:
"On behalf of the entire community of UK motor sport,
we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends
of Colin McRae and those involved in yesterday's accident.
"Colin was an inspiration to all who knew him and to
millions around the world who knew of him. His energy, commitment
and extraordinary talent brought him domestic and international
success, while his uncompromising style and determination
made him the hero of fans everywhere.
"Throughout a glorious career, that saw him rise from
the grassroots of the sport to the pinnacle of the world stage,
Colin was always a great ambassador for Scottish and UK motor
sport. Since retiring from the WRC, he has continued to dedicate
himself to the sport, in particular the development of the
next generation of rally drivers and co-drivers.
"He will be sorely missed by everyone and our thoughts
and prayers are with his family."
Notes:
Having claimed the British Rally Championship in 1991 and
1992, Colin McRae became Britain's first ever World Rally
Champion (and the youngest) in 1995 at the wheel of his Subaru,
and went on to finish as runner-up in 1996, 1997 and 2001,
claiming a total of 25 WRC victories. He retired from the
World Rally Championship in 2004, but continued to compete
in a variety of events, including Le Mans 24 Hours, Paris-Dakar
and domestic rallies. He was 39 years old.
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