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« on: September 16, 2007, 01:18:44 AM » |
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Just been confirmed that the helicopter which crashed a couple of miles away was being piloted by ex world rally champ Colin McRae, and also carrying his 5 year old son.
Both are confirmed dead at the scene.....
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celtic
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2007, 01:22:32 AM » |
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just heard this too Laz. very sad
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KingPoker
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2007, 01:24:10 AM » |
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really is a sad day, such an idol of rallying.
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ACE2M
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2007, 09:45:58 AM » |
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Very sad, after losing Britains only other world champion fairly recently to. He was a great driver, mad as. RIP
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Tonji
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2007, 10:22:24 AM » |
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One of the finest drivers I ever saw. RIP
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2007, 12:54:30 PM » |
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Was an amazing driver. Used to love the in car action of him throwing it around all sorts of tracks/roads
RIP
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2007, 12:59:17 PM » |
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This has been confirmed?
Sad news RIP
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Sometimes you have to suffer a little bit in your youth to motivate yourself to succeed in later life. Do you think if Bill Gates got laid in high school, do you think there'd be a Microsoft? Of course not.  |
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cambo
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2007, 01:12:40 PM » |
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RIP. mcrae was a legend his all action driving style was great to watch
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bring back Fergus! and the bandit! free the glasgow 2!
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Laxie
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2007, 01:57:43 PM » |
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My kids saw him at the Rally of the Lakes in Killarney. They're gutted. RIP
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I bet when Hugh Hefner dies, you won't hear anyone say, "He's in a better place."
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2007, 03:05:51 PM » |
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'The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.'
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2007, 04:58:35 PM » |
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Yep , it is very sad. I saw him at the 1995 RAC Rally. In the last few years we have lost two great drivers, Richard Burns was great as well
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2007, 06:52:48 PM » |
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I think this is a scary David Richards owns Prodrive the team which McRae drove for to win the
World title.
I've just seen this on the BBC.
Rally boss in helicopter escape
The Subaru rally team chief and his wife survived unhurt when their helicopter crash-landed in Essex.
Police said Dave Richards and his wife "walked out of the wreckage" near North Weald Airfield and were treated for shock by paramedics.
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.
Mr Richards and his wife were returning to their home at Banbury, Oxfordshire, after attending the Belgian Grand Prix.
Mill Lane alongside the field where the wreckage lies has been sealed off awaiting the arrival of Air Accident Investigation Branch staff.
Such a shame for Motorsport not to mention the family's grief.
Regards
M
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« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2007, 11:20:08 PM » |
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Crazy , very strange
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