The Tragic Story of Rally's Most Fearless Driver

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Colin McRae was a driver that was wired to compete at eleven tenths, willing to take risks that others weren't, always getting the most out of every car he drove.
But what made him a legend - wasn't what he did, it was how he did it. Driving every stage with the iconic motto - 'If in doubt, flat out'.
However, these risks often landed him in trouble - gaining a reputation for crashing a lot, costing him two World Rally Championships and ultimately playing a part in his tragic death.
This is the story of why Colin McRae was one of the world's fastest drivers, but ultimately never fulfilled his ultimate potential.
Colin first showed off his flamboyant driving style in 1991, he'd just won the Scottish Rally Championship and made his debut in a Vauxhall Nova.
It was an extremely underpowered car, that he thoroughly out-performed, earning him results that the car really didn't deserve. *Seriously*, he was beating Sierra Cosworths and Peugeot 205s, which were the cars to be in at the time.
His pace got him noticed, and in 1991 Prodrive signed him to their eventually iconic Subaru programme. Where he won the British Rally Championship two years in a row in their Group A Legacy.
This success lead Subaru to enter the World Rally Championship in the following year, with Colin as their star driver. This was the first time Colin's innate need to be flat-out, was shown to the world - where in the Lombard rally, only 25 seconds into the run - he put the Subaru into a ditch.
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[@Driver61]

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[@MiGG_Aus]

I had no idea that he died.

[@tobiasholst8946]

Insane 110 % flat out all the time

[@swivvy3037]

Personally I'm not a fan, you're hired to win races, not absolutely destroy the competition and end up crashing more often than not. He essentially put his co-drivers life in danger on numerous occasions by disobeying orders/commands such as "don't cut". Yes the man had an incredible talent but his mindset was wreckless and I'd say shouldn't be praised. r.i.p a legend though

[@martinhubinette2254]

Tommi Mäkinen won with Mitsubishi, not Toyota.

[@iceman1125]

more rally videos :)

[@mplgaming6057]

“Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers.” -Colin McRae

[@malifebliketokyo9653]

Thats th wae.

[@kotarojujo2737]

too bad most of american dont care about this

[@alvarohermenegildo7876]

@@kotarojujo2737 i wouldnt say “too bad”. Theyre two different aspects of motorsports that deserve to be explored and enjoyed. People can love drag races just as much as they love rallies and grand prixs

[@_454_]

YOOOOO

[@miloda_bess]

@@kotarojujo2737 are you talking about our races? Cause then you would for sure be right. NASCAR is just a bunch of left hand turns with like 70 laps

[@larrylentini5688]

The most shocking part of this story is that he didn't die in a car.

[@pchris]

Ikr he died doing something completely unrelated! Says something about the safety of roll cages and five-point harnesses.

[@Hardasnetherite]

Those damn helicopters! Just can never trust those things. . .

[@kenkenmorales8848]

Kobe also died in a helicopter crashed

[@sl06bhytmar]

@@Hardasnetherite His son and two family friends would be alive if he didn't try to cut low while flying the helicopter

[@joshfromsmosh3352d]

Kinda reminds of Michael Schumacher. Not in f1, but skiing.

[@jean-naymar602]

"It was either a win or a DNF" Basically every dirt rally noob (such as myself)

[@Patrick-zr8tv]

if youre not first, youre last.

[@mrjosh2025]

Exactly man

[@ggxrazorz9673]

that is a personal attack remove it now

[@camerond8176]

@@Patrick-zr8tv - Shake and Bake............

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@Patrick-zr8tv if you're not last, YOU ARE DEAD.

[@DeuceBiggerHo]

‘Actually downshifting while he was upside down’ what a legend! ‘If in doubt, flat out’ RIP Colin.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

He obviously had nothing else to do while waiting for wheels to touch ground again.

[@masterjenkins632]

hahahaha homie was runnin on instinct

[@squidy9078]

he flipped so many times he got it down

[@mgn5667]

awesome ..kick it ///////////

[@usernaame316]

my utmost respect for the copilots who dared to get in the car with him

[@JohnyG29]

They're called co-drivers, not co-pilots. Cars have drivers. Aircraft (and some boats) have pilots.

[@forgonenapster8888]

@@JohnyG29 this is purely incorrect. They were called pilots rather than drivers in the 50s and 60s across the board, especially in F1.

[@streuthmonkey1]

@@JohnyG29 They still call them pilots in many countries.

[@karll3119]

@@JohnyG29 knowing that this guy was as often flying than touching the ground with his cars, pilot and co-pilot could be applicable here, agree? 😀

[@0shintei0]

@@JohnyG29 Not so right. You often see people calling fighter jet pilots a driver, such as a hornet driver. And sailors are what they called for those who sail a boat or ship.

[@flixwiththebricks4701]

The largest jump in the Swedish rally is named after him, It's called Colin's Crest.

[@Shinkajo]

I live in Värmland, where the Swedish really takes places. Saw him racing live as a kid here.

[@alexberthgen1962]

Sadly the swedish rally is moved up north. I will miss the classic stages immensly

[@rickardboberg]

@@alexberthgen1962 Indeed... Global warming has all sort of peculiar ways to mess with us.

[@jarlbalgruufthegreater1758]

Is that the double jump where he sended out his father to try jump the two in one with the training car, his father couldn't do it, and he said to Colin "you can do it with the racecar" ?

[@folkek0828]

@@Shinkajo Värmland för alltid!

[@Moldylocks]

Flippin the car 7 times, restarting the car then flipping again a few minutes later. The hallmark of a true legend.

[@BlaineBlast]

the car didnt even roll 7 times what the hell are u on about 7 times lol the car literally rolled 4 times

[@MrKveite1]

The hallmark of a driver that just wasnt good enough to do what he tried to do......

[@The_Hylian_Link]

​​@@MrKveite1at least he tried. He had the balls to do things others wouldn't dare, fully committed to his style. Plus he managed to win a WRC, unlike many other drivers who actually weren't good enough, AND rolled a car though still being beaten by Pastrana, it was just by a split second. The guy was a legend and that is undeniable.

[@MrKveite1]

Yes but his balls where larger than his abilities on a general basis. When that's said he was a top driver and no walkover by any means@@The_Hylian_Link

[@bobouistic]

Goes to show how important discipline is, it is just as important as skill and talent.

[@sepg5084]

Yup. Drivers who don't want to follow team orders should just just build and pay for their own team and car.

[@ofrenic]

@sepg5084 you have to see it from the drivers perspective too. McRae knew he was the faster driver. Being told to slow down as a driver is like telling a striker not to score any goals when they get the ball.

[@hi_im_angelatrainor]

“They chose a guy who went faster than needed. Not slower. They said it would be easier to calm him down, and boy were they wrong.” My friends explanation.

[@Epochal_Enigmas]

"Alright, so this time you'll be paired with Colin McRae." Co-driver: may god have mercy on my soul

[@jacksmith4460]

innit

[@leptit2sevrien]

I was about to like this comment until I saw it had 555 likes, I don't want to break this

[@lemagreengreen]

Grist had the patience of a saint, McRae was always calling him Wee Man too :)

[@jaderanderson]

call the bank to transfer all my assets now , lol

[@fraggyf]

@@leptit2sevrien at 888, same dilemma!

[@markusseppala6547]

Downshifting while upside down is the most bad ass thing I have heard in a while.

[@4Leka]

When you're flipping your car over so frequently you're no longer shook by it, you just carry on as if it was a normal part of driving.

[@StickSeba]

This fact amazed me the most in the whole video. I am still laugthing :D

[@ducatikawasaki1290]

Ya that’s extremely bad ass.

[@mudundisivaramaraju4640]

@@4Leka lol

[@alexandersimpson3638]

I imagine he was also applying some handbrake…

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Colin was legendary and I wanted his job so bad in the late 90's. Part of me still does ;)

[@SurvivalRussia]

RIP Colin....

[@DAGATHire]

RIP the 2 children and his friend he killed while flying a helicopter dangerously.

[@danielkarmy4893]

@@DAGATHire RIP to all four of the occupants of that helicopter, who died in a tragic accident that afternoon.

[@NEUWRIGHT]

Ay, Lars! I could have guessed you for a rally fan!

[@taqie1018]

Colin: *flips twice in one race* Subaru: wtf is wrong with you?! Colin: good day wasn't it?

[@andreiv8186]

That got me laughing by myself :)))). Nice one mate!

[@anthonknudsen4114]

That was centainly a good one XD lol

[@trafficracer124]

Lmao yeah

[@McGayveR80]

Here I have fixed it for you: Colin: G'dday innit?

[@zubiaZZ]

Jajaja... Nice one !!!...

[@JWONG-pu8ky]

"When in doubt, go flat out." That says it all, GOAT

[@ompalsingh8893]

That's as badass as it can get What a legend 🔥🔥🔥

[@anilmahabirsingh422]

Was just about to post that correction ... when not if

[@jesuschrist4185]

@@anilmahabirsingh422 shut up

[@anilmahabirsingh422]

@@jesuschrist4185 wtf did I say to deserve that

[@garyrandall3059]

I love this guy's attitude!!

[@kevinwatts73]

Rest in Peace Colin. Thanks for the memories of watching you rip up the New Zealand roads. Absolute nutter, but so great to watch.

[@chicobicalho5621]

And hope the parents of the child you took in the hekicopter withkut their permission managed to find compassion for yiur criminal act

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I remember having a VHS copy of the 1995 season review. What an amazing driver. Shame that he didn't always was in the right car at the right time, but he was rallying's Gilles Villeneuve : a flamboyant driver, with natural talent to spare, and who sometimes was the victim of his own fearlessness. I remember him, in the 1995 seasons review, explaining why he got a flat tire running on a rock : «I saw the rock, but it wasn't a bad rock, so I ran over it, I saw it». Awesome.

[@janbo8331]

From the get-go, Colin McRae was immensely popular among fans in Finland. It was a time when only Finns would win the 1000 Lakes Rally, but Colin always raced his heart out in pursuit of stage wins. Quickly he earned the nickname "Kilin-Colin" from words "kilinä, kolina" which mean "tinkle, clonk", describing the identifying sound of his battered car flying through the stage.

[@Incommensurabilities]

haha that's an awesome anecdote

[@HTIOGranka]

I can see Colin being really popular among finnish fans also because Colin drove in a very similar way as the finnish drivers, just pushing the car to the edge and taking major risks to win. So the finnish fans were able to relate to Colin way more than any other drivers from outside of Finland.

[@Vladi48mir]

Yeah Ari Vatanen was his idol

[@Redmanticore]

oh, so that's where it came from. as a Finnish kid in the early 2000s, when I played colin McRae rally (1998) on a computer with a friend, he called it kilin-colin mäkrei ralli, and I didn't ask where the name came from but started calling it so, too. just assumed it was because parts were flying off in the game that that's why he called it so.

[@zachbrown1630]

“...downshifting while he was still upside-down” what a fucking LEGEND

[@raymoreton3184]

i loved that also.......

[@ramal5708]

His '97 run with the Impreza always leave a trademark in my hearts and mind

[@antsarumae4659]

Trademark?

[@ottohonkala6861]

Mad respect for the courage of Colin McRae - Lot of Finnish fans for his fearlessness! RIP

[@testpilotian3188]

Met the guy many times, his sense of humour matched his risky reputation, I remember one particular time we got caught in a downpour while walking to the hotel from the NEC at the Autosport show, anyway we walk up to reception looking like drowned rats to find Colin there, he turns round to us and said as quick as that “you’re supposed to take your fucking clothes off before showering you know”, we fell about laughing and completely forgot about how wet we were.

[@jraybay]

😆

[@rohankumbhare7548]

Damn meeting Rally Legend so cool

[@mrmaniac3]

Man that's beautiful

[@Politicu5]

Stupid helicopters!

[@hrvojeodak]

Man, that's hilarious 🤣🤣

[@El_JayBubby]

The real crazy person is the Subaru team member stepping out in front of Colin Macrae and almost losing his life.

[@lakie92]

Growing up as a rally fan in scotland in the 90s, this man made me proud. Great video, thank you.

[@googlreviews7813]

As a kid I got hooked on Rally Racing because of this man. My friends and I would play Colin McRae Rally after school, what a legend.

[@A--lex]

This dude took "driving the car like you stole it" to a whole other level

[@TommoOnYoutube]

The greatest on pace, to ever do it.

[@Driver61]

Absolutely. Would love a 555 livery redesign soon? 🔥

[@racecardriverrr4201]

well I hate to be that guy but you're forgetting about some of the flying fins 😉

[@jchrizzy6995]

@@Driver61 Isn’t State Express 555 a cigarette brand? Would be super sick on a private car or something for demos, but probably not legal in most competition.

[@fahadahmad7088]

What a legend❤️

[@consumerofstuff7854]

Yes, 555 are a tobacco company.

[@RhinoCrashRosie]

Such a comfort for Johnny, Grahame and Ben knowing he was so fearless.

[@ArturNagy]

I made a presentation about Colin and his career in high school when I had to introduce a famous Scottish person. I spent literal days watching footage about him... Colin is a true a legend.

[@BOABModels]

It's crazy that both of Britain's World Rally Champions have passed away before their time but neither in a car.

[@ituber09]

Who is the other one? i'm sorry im an utter noob and just getting into motorsports

[@ThePapaja1996]

@@ituber09 Richard burns

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Christ that's painful

[@alphaprawns]

I actually didn't even realise there's only ever been 2 British winners of the WRC until you said that, just assumed there would have been others in the past but no.

[@ThePapaja1996]

@@alphaprawns elfyn evens was incredble Close last year.

[@megajuanph11]

His co-drivers still have flashbacks today

[@fanaticjay3825]

probably will suffer from PTSD for life

[@zknarc]

The collecting cars interview with Nicky is great, def check it out

[@brentanthuenis9875]

"I told him no cut"

[@mossadon]

Wakes up screaming "DON'T CUT!" Wife "Honey?....You having the Colin dream again? I'll put the kettle on, love"

[@krejziks3398]

"Straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers"

[@andrewwindsorisanonce2951]

Hairs on my neck stood up watching how blisteringly fast he was and when the news report part is shown. R.I.P. what a legend

[@hendrikt9339]

"Dont cut" colin:" "ooh no, anyway" *flat out cutting the corner

[@candle_eatist]

* hits a pebble * * wraps subaru around a tree * * unwraps subaru * * wraps subaru around another tree *

[@coolguymax5933]

@@candle_eatist ooh no, anyway

[@Ballin4Vengeance]

@@coolguymax5933 T’is but a scratch

[@paveldrumev2117]

Imagine you drive so fast that your team tries to slow you down :D :D :D

[@antsarumae4659]

I think it was because they could afford to replace all the car parts he broke

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

Common in F1

[@shotgunshawzy]

@@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 F1 is for cheesy puffs

[@shotgunshawzy]

@@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 Colin was ruff rugged and raw, outlaw.

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

This whole car thinf no matter what is for cheesy puffs. Go add some z axis. Play with gravity and lift. Cars are just boring.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Colin will always be my favourite rally driver. So iconic!!! He was the guy who got me excited about the sport so he def has a special place in my heart!!! Too young but won't ever forget that animal behind the wheel!!! 🌟🌟🌟

[@deadwolf7847]

Man, I wish I was alive to see this man in action. I'm only in my teen years, and I kinda just got into motorsports and cars, but I have to acknowledge that this man was a legend.

[@iContrast]

I'm glad code masters named Dirt 2 after Collin, that's how I was introduced to the legend

[@pjludda4323]

Dirt 2!! My

[@richardtickler8555]

they dropped his name in and turned it into the dirt series after his death

[@Vykk_Draygo]

Dirt 2 was just one entry (the final one) in a line of Colin McRae rally games. Saying it's named after him is kinda like saying Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was named after Tony Hawk. He actively participated, and profited from the series (before Dirt 2). Saying it's named after him implies it was a tribute, which it wasn't.

[@iulian2548]

Colin McRae Rally was the greatest rally game until Richard Burns Rally appeared. Both were great.

[@Janshevik]

I hope no rally games will be named after drivers, it brings bad luck.

[@kryhard]

McRae was driving like he's on Group B or something, that fella is crazy

[@Dexter037S4]

Group B was actually Off the Limit, you had to think 6 corners ahead the cars were that fast.

[@gontran8638]

@@Dexter037S4 today's cars are faster I think

[@nox6438]

@@gontran8638 current rally doesn't stand a chance to group b

[@gontran8638]

@@nox6438 the WRC cars are faster than group B, group A was already as fast as group B a few years after it's disparition

[@nox6438]

@@gontran8638 fair enough tbr I'm not too updated on modern racing. but hey group b is still legendary in its own way haha 🤷

[@JohnSmith-kb5ku]

I feel sorry for the young boy and his family who passed away the most. RIP all those involved.

[@atkins.8832]

He may should of won more world titles but his driving style was how he drove. That’s what made him a legend and won a place in so many fans hearts. He was prepared to push the limit more than others regardless what he was driving. Could say same about Jason Plato. He should of won more btcc championships but he’s born racer and will always go for win or that extra place that cost him in long run but again another legend of the btcc.

[@MentalParadox]

Colin died in 2007, not 2006. Other than that, great video! Colin got me into rallying through Colin McRae Rally 2.0.

[@abalabal2449]

And tommi drive mitsu not yota :)

[@Raccoon2x]

yup and his son was 5 not 7

[@troll_486]

wow ok, and I thought I was wrong with that 2007

[@produzenikabl8900]

Colins co-driver : Samir , you are breaking the car !

[@RightLadd]

I get that reference!

[@pranavps851]

Triple caution !

[@Navyguy]

😅😅

[@calebBalls69]

Legendary video

[@_abk_3251]

co driver:Colin you are breaking the car Colin: good now that we lost some parts, the car has less weight

[@Horicantfish]

RIP legend. Saw him when i was 5yrs old win the NewZealand rally. GOAT

[@Adogsmate4267]

I was there when he won in NZ, made subaru and himself unforgettable hero's that still resonates to this day. No-one could give more commitment.

[@Ripplin]

I was so glad to have gotten his autograph. The one from Richard Burns means so much as well.

[@robertplues4661]

Cherish them my friend history

[@WacKEDmaN]

RIP Colin... watchin him drive made me appreciate the talent rally drivers have... and his "if in doubt, flat out" attitude was the boost rally needed at the time...

[@lilkurd2000]

Yeaa thoose days... Now days i dont even follow wrc is it still a thing ?

[@pyroth309]

@@lilkurd2000 Yea, season going on now with next rally in April. Kalle Rovanpera is probably the best driver atm and he's very young but there's noone like Colin Mcrae anymore. That said, with the hybrids the cars are heavy and powerful and it's entertaining to me.

[@rettegen1]

He was my favourite driver by far! We even went on to watch him live at San Remo rally which is a merely 1000 km drive from Hungary. I did have the opportunity to touch his subaru there.. He got the biggest crowd applause among all the other drivers. You could feel the difference when he was driving you could feel he is really pushing through the limits. So sad it ended like this..

[@TK_GX]

Playing the video game Colin McRae Rally on Playstation 1 as a child got me into my love for Rally Racing. Colin was one of the greatest Rally drivers. Amazing video.

[@Tiptoetherat]

I was very fortunate to be able to watch him live back in the day. I was a Ford fan, seeing him smash and win in the Focus was a treat!

[@tomaszbabula369]

It's interesting that despite his many crashes he understood the mechanical limits of the car. He had great results in the Safari Rally, a rally that's notoriously tough on the cars.

[@ddt3619]

Acropolis as well, he could somehow keep the car together there but wrap it around various obstacles everywhere else

[@ryanbrowne9028]

Yeah crazy he won some of the roughest and toughest rallies out there

[@fartex1]

colin, a true legend in his time. hes one of the reasons i liked rally so much when i was a young lad. so sad he left us so early :/

[@warrenforbes3928]

Just an icon, my upmost respect goes to him.

[@Stefanooo_10]

A lineup of Mcrae Sainz and Burns, jesus that is one hell of a driver lineup🤯

[@hanningtonmbaabu4481]

Add Patrick Njiru.

[@discomfortzone]

An incredible driver. One that will always be remembered. He died in 2007 though mate. Not 06.

[@sultanabran1]

that's what i remembered too. thought i was going mad

[@keisuketakahasi4584]

yeah and makkinen was driving an evo not a toyota lol

[@sultanabran1]

@@keisuketakahasi4584 yeah that's what i remember. dominated in that lancer

[@keisuketakahasi4584]

@@sultanabran1 it was the evo the basic lancer came later for some reason

[@artysanmobile]

This is a first rate mini-bio of the brilliant Colin McRae. I appreciate the great respect with which you address his death.

[@swirlythepony1328]

Got to meet Colin as a kid when he came to tasmania for a special stage of the WRC in 99, was an awesome experience!

[@Porsche996TT]

"You're here for a good time, not a long time"

[@JK_Clark]

His 7-year old son...

[@juliefarr2376]

two young boys never got a long time.

[@danpreston564]

The voice of his co driver is very familiar to anyone with a PlayStation in the late 90s.

[@NialPowerCork]

Great entertainer for sure, himself, Ari Vatanen, Toivenan, similar attitudes and just fantastically exciting to attend anything they were at.

[@jasoncape]

Massive respect to Colin and his co-drivers

[@Jafmasterflash]

The man was an absolute legend & growing up he mesmerised me how he could get a car to do what he wanted it too Made me fall in love with rally & motorsport in general

[@fredpinczuk7352]

The man killed a 5 and 6 year old child due to careless operation of an helicopter while not holding a proper license. Unsure how that equates to a "legend".

[@willzterrunaway]

@@fredpinczuk7352 sure, that wasn't impressive, but I'm not sure how that's relevant to his career as a rally driver. Did no one ever teach you to respect the dead? Regardless of his callousness he should still be held in high regard for his performance. Twat.

[@benhutchinson8020]

@@willzterrunaway sorry homie but putting your own life in danger is way different than putting multiple other people, including 2 children in danger. His reputations is fundamentally tarnished for that, it reflects a really really poor outlook on risk and the worth of other peoples lives.

[@garyschutz8880]

The real heroes were the co-drivers that sat next to him. They must have had balls of steel

[@therealfauxstradamus1135]

You did such a great job with this!

[@paigelooney6117]

I actually remember hearing about the crash on the news as a kid, truly tragic. He will forever be the rally king.

[@irishmanintexas]

One of my favorite drivers across all motorsport. It was that full out attack at all times that made him exciting. He was great for the sport and it needed someone like him.

[@taskforceknight9336]

This man was a living legend. Gone way too soon. But well remembered for his insane driving skills and fearless attitude

[@MrElis420]

And killing two kids for reckless low-level flying in an unlicensed helicopter and hitting a tree but hey he was a great Rally driver /s

[@YonOtto]

I miss being there in the Cumbrian forests while Ford and McRae tested the car. Being out in the middle of nowhere, trees, mud, fog. But the sound of that Focus echoing through the mountains, popping and banging. It was amazing while McRae pushed the car as much as he could round those testing routes. He'd come past at insane speeds that I didn't think was possible on gravel and mud. Great times. The Ford team looked after us well for helping them too. RIP Colin.

[@betarakhmadi554]

amazing video and editing and great history of Colin McRae. Thank you so much

[@RickOAA]

My girlfriend and I just went on a flight in a Robinson R44 where the pilot flew "adventurously." It hits home a little harder. Some smaller helicopters in particular have nuisances which can result in disaster if certain flight parameters aren't adhered to. I can't believe I never heard of this. He was one of the greats.

[@blackhawks81H]

Please for the love of God don't fly in Robinsons anymore. With any pilot. You've already cheated death by being in one with someone flying aggressively. Even slightly. Go buy a lottery ticket. And next time you see that pilot, as him what mast bump is.

[@quibletv7558]

I'm a federally licensed aircraft mechanic for a major airline. I am not afraid to fly whatsoever when it comes to airliners and even small aircraft with a safe pilot but you will NEVER catch me in a helicopter. They have negative stability and the margin for error is too small for me to feel safe. Its more dangerous to drive a car but I HAVE to drive. I don't have to get into a helicopter lol.

[@X85283]

@@quibletv7558 It is definitely not more dangerous to drive a car that to fly in a helicopter. Driving is more dangerous than commercial jet flights for sure, but small planes and especially helicopters are both more dangerous than driving a car. General aviation is about 15-20x more dangerous per hour than driving. It is on par to worse than riding a motorcycle. Helicopters are worse than GA planes.

[@jacobboneill4295]

@@X85283 oh wow I didn’t know that. That’s even more reason to avoid helicopters.

[@Stormynormy42]

My first exposure to rally of any sort was when they came to the X Games, and watching him and Pastrana is one of my fondest sports viewing moments from my childhood. I have no idea how many times I've told the story of him rolling the car then still finishing with an almost unbeatable time. What a legend! RIP

[@typeoddnamehere2362]

When he was interviewed after that race is kind of funny as well in how casually he talks about shifting down to 1st gear while the car is still on its roof. Also, Travis' reaction: "Dude, Colin is like a god"

[@Stormynormy42]

@@typeoddnamehere2362 oh, I remember all of that like it was yesterday, don't worry lol. Travis wasn't wrong though!

[@mvernersson]

I remember hearing the news of his heli crash and I felt absolutely gutted! What a legend he was!

[@danielerridge1214]

What a talent. Best driver to watch ever. So missed by everyone.

[@grahamjordan1040]

Not everyone

[@stemartin6671]

For a farming lad, he certainly did well for himself, and enjoyed doing it. Salute to him 👍

[@unicorneliawild4965]

I remember playing Colin McRae rally games with my cousins when I was younger, I didn't know he met such tragic end. Very interesting video, thank you for making it!

[@D4rthyyy_]

Growing up I idolised Colin, so when I was lucky enough to meet Colin at Rally NZ 2003 it was something I’ll never forget, he passed me a signed Citroen poster over the crowd It’s one of my most prized possessions. My heart broke when he couldn’t get the Skoda home for that podium at Rally Australia but it was incredible to see him back at his peak one last time.

[@NoFxcksGibbon]

I grew up playing Colin McRae rally on my dads PC, named my first subaru Colin and drove that thing at 11/10 daily He is a legend, a true artist of motorsport!

[@garyjohnson4575]

The only rally driver, I ever heard of, before becoming a rally fan!

[@lazarlol4132]

As someone who constantly watched Colin and am a Codemasters game veteran. All I can say is; thank you.

[@lukeskywalker2982]

Amazing driving skills and courage, I haven’t seen anyone close to him lately.

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

Whooo there are some arround Group B. Check.

[@truefalse207]

Kalle Rovanpera

[@IAN-xe3ye]

RIP Colin, First SCOTTISH WRC Winner, your a complete legend m8 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@happitok]

He's the guy that made me want to watch WRC

[@VR46314]

I remember listening to a podcast with Nicky grist and he was miles in the lead and there was a jump into a jump that everyone was taking easy. McRae Took it flat out and cleared both Jumps. Says it all

[@losFondos]

which podcast waws it?

[@mosca3289]

@@losFondos I recall a story like that on the Collecting Cars Podcast- Chris Harris and Nicky Grist.

[@ruisantos9208]

I’m so inspired by this guy that is my way to drive in dirt Rally game.. “in doubt flat out” and in my words just control the chaos.

[@alexanderstohr4198]

Thanks for this story, even if it has a good amount of sadness in it.

[@benjamins9121]

I'm surprised he was even able to roll a car, you know, on account of the weight of his gigantic balls of steel.. RIP Legend

[@toms2670]

That's why they kept landing wheels-down!

[@dereknelson5058]

Ya, counterweights you know!!!

[@benjamins9121]

@@dereknelson5058 Yeah lol. Or maybe organic down force!

[@dereknelson5058]

@@benjamins9121 haha right.

[@dinar3run]

Big thanks for the video mate) "If in doubt.. ... ..flat out!"

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

I saw Colin drive a Mini Clubman GT in Makara/Ohariu Valley, New Zealand around 1980. Ari Vatarnen (spelling) drove an Escort in the same race from memory. Stunning performances

[@yarpenzirgin81]

I remember seeing interview with one of Polish rally drivers (Krzysztof Hołowczyc), then competing in WRC. Krzysztof admired Colin and maybe they've even been friends. He told some funny stories about their conversations during the Portugal or Spain rally. Then there was a problem of spectators on the rally road. And those hot-headed guys in Spain/Portugal had a competition "who will leave road last", just before being hit by the car. So Krzysztof asked Colin what should he do when he reaches the crest and he cannot see the road because of all those people. Colin responded with something like "you should aim where there is most people. Road is there". And then added "But no worries, people are not as tough" :D Thats the sense of humor that I love + his attitude "when in doubt, flat out" and driving style. I loved the man, i still love him :(

[@tiemenscholten3755]

I’ve just started watching WRC a lot since this season, and I’ve been enjoying it so freaking much. I love the sport. It’s a pity that there are so few races in a year.

[@antsarumae4659]

The racers need breaks too

[@The_Original_Default_Username]

Those Finland rolls happened during testing for tuning, by the way. He rolled the car three times in total in that rally, and it was taped together by the end of the Finland rally.

[@DMAX_DIY]

That is very sad.. Oh man.. that is horrible.. Thanks for posting my friend. Very very interesting to see the history. DMAX

[@robnas6939]

He’s my new hero. This man is all focus!

[@Arnechk]

No, he was also in the Legacy, Impreza, Xsara and Octavia. Ok, imma head out.

[@joaoluistavares6046]

He was the reason why I was so interested in watching the rally.

[@ENVI1992]

Colin McRae makes me feel good about making mistakes in DiRT Rally 2.0

[@zoltanz288]

oh dont worry you wont be making mistakes for long. that game has like 5 maps, so its pretty easy to memorize.

[@ktown0173]

@@zoltanz288 dlc’s pretty cheap and worth it

[@philipwatson7883]

His flat out approach was what made him exciting to watch. One can only wonder if the self preservation gene was perhaps missing? That instinct that tells most of us just to back off and be a little careful. I read about him, one evening I think in Corsica driving his Subaru on a shortcut down a railway track to get back to his hotel from a restaurant as they didn’t have enough fuel to follow the road route home. He was a brave driver yes, but you would need to be braver still to sit as passenger. I think we all still miss what he brought to the world of rallying. God rest his soul.

[@DexMcqueen]

My guy lived by if you ain’t first you’re last ;) what a man!

[@astrarakete8868]

A childhood hero that will never be forgotten💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@muhammad_aliraqi9312]

I absolutely love the beginning of the video you absolutely nailed it keep it up

[@randodox8375]

What a legend he is. Respect!