colin u were the best , the most fearless driver ever...... we will all miss u..

shuaib, NAIROBI, KENYA

Colin will be missed by everyone who new him..i lived local to colin for many years.....used to see him in the Weavers Pub in Strathaven Scotland, he would talk to any one and never stood out like the superstar he was. i hold my 5 yr old son a little closer today..your fans..al n troy whitelock

al, whitehorse, canada

Colin McRae best driver ever in the world as we know shame he had to die that way he will be miss in everie rally race he had participated .......

Jonathan Hernandez, Tijuana B.C., Mexico

colin mcrae you were a legend
we will all miss you

bethanjade, bridgend , wales

i met colin once the year he won the world rally championship it was at the rally gb he was a kind man there will never be anyone like him he was a one of a kind man his family should hold there heads high because of what he had achieved in life. When i had herd the news that he had died my heart sank lower than it had ever been before cause my great grand farther had died the day before. If his family are reading this i want them to know that he will always have his fans and they will always loyal to him let him rest in peace he was a great man and it was a pleasure to meet him r.i.p mate we will never forget you.

Corwin Emery , malvern, england

you will not be forgotten, you who inspired millions ,you'll live in the hearts of millions

daniel, byblos, lebanon

You legend youll be missed greatly R.I.P

Declan, Ireland,

we'll all miss you colin

tirabad, london, susex

cant belive what happend you were a true legend at rally well all miss you

parker, leicester,

miss you m8 you were a work of art and will be sadly missed by millions r.i.p

Gary Burns, Dumfries, Scotland

I start liking WRC watching Colin McRae races. Rest in Peace Colin and Johnny. My Sympathy to all his family. God give you lots of strenght in this hard moment. Kind regards.

Hugo, Lima, Peru

I met Colin in Australia for Rally Oz. A friendly and down to earth bloke. My blessings to his Wife and Daughter, i hope the love of his family, friends and fans gives you great strength.
He will be missed.

Tom, Adelaide Hills, South Aust.

My heart goes out to his wife to be honest, she not only lost her husband she also lost her son.

Good luck to her and her daughter, keep him close in your memories, doing that will ease the pain of the loss.

kenny, Nottingham, England

i think colin was a great rally car driver as a fan i think he was the best.

daniel darling, Klamath Falls, oregon

Simply The Best! A real shame !

Next best thing to william Wallace

Dougie, London, uk

Colin, there will never be any one like him ever again. To me, he was a forever true, "Legend Of Ralley Sport". He expressed alot of his thought and raw talent through his driving, that to me makes him unique. I learned alot from him on telvision as a young boy. I would also buy this rally games with his car in it and then try to capture what he would experience as a ralley driver. He will be forever loved and missed. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

J , Lompoc, USA, California

colin YOU were the best there was and always will be the best . thanks for all you did to the world of motorsport we all miss you both . always in my heart lee willoughby .

lee, bristol, england

i think colin mcrae was a great role model and i will miss him. as a fan i speak for all of us when i say colin, we'll miss you

L1UP, Wirral, England

a real hero, one of the best drivers in the world I would say, too bad he is not with us anymore, we will always remember him as a big talent and as a gr8 man. may he rest in peace. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.

Teo, constanta, Romania

Colin McRae is the best driver ever ..i couldent belive that he was realy gone ..i thate O No i can't be true ..i have seen him on the tv seens i was five years old ...so i have seen him on the tv for 10 years and now he is just gone.. i have not been the same persone sens my father told me that Colin McRae has been killed in a helikopter crash ... and i have missed him every day seens the 15 september .. And i always wanted him to stay in this world becuse he was the best and i have always liked him as a driver .. i am in a lot of greaf now but the McRae famely must it be worst for ..i will visit Scotland sometime just to se colin's home town ... and i would do anything to get him back here becuse he was to young to die.. and i want him here whit my so i can feel relivde.... And i will get a decal whit you'r name on it colin Rest In Peac ..
YOU ARE THE BEST EVER !
I hope that i will se your wonderful contry sometime .
YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART

Åsa, Falköping, Sweden

i went to la carrera panamericana in mexicoi and one of the cars that where in competition was a black sti subaru who had a decal that said "IN MEMORY OF COLLIN McRAE" it was great just want all to know

marco, monterrey,

Excellent driver unmatchable talent a true hero and my rally idol
One of the best rally drivers wrc has ever had.
My deepest sympathies to the family and may god bless them and may he R.I.P.

Mikhail, Herefordshire,

Colin mcrae my favourite game, rally driver and person in wrc the micheal shumacher in the rally field.
when i heard it that he died i didnt believe any one until i saw it my self .
he was an excellent driver and person definetly my idol in wrc racing.
R.I.P ColinMcrae and his son and my deepest sympathies to his wife alison and daughter all our hearts are wit you.

Mikhail, Herefordshire, UK

it's heartbreaking, it was his games and his runs that spawned my love for the WRC.

throughout his career i've seen him do a lot of crazy things, so crazy, Keiichi Tsuchiya would have said..."that's pretty damned crazy O_o"...it's so hard to believe.

God Bless the McRae family...God Bless =(

his final interview before the accident...http://www.youtube.com/v/ss0nj45ZjDs&rel

Jaime Provido, Vancouver, Canada

What a driver......respect and sorrow.

Dimitris, Serres, Greece

Colin McRae's death is a very upsetting story with so many murderers out in the world it is colin's life that has ended, maybe he is better off in heaven. rest in peace

matthew, bolton, lancashire

This is a real tragedy, I enjoyed watching Colin Mcrae on the television. He is a heroe... God Bless the McRae family.

Ali, London, UK

May he rest in peace and fly through the clouds of heaven.
Peace be with him and his family. He was a great man and wrote his legacy with steel horses.His tales will be etched in United kingdoms Blue and Red Steel. For Eternity and Beyond.....

James Shark, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Colin tou will never die in our hearts

mariusz, rzeszów, polska

this is awful news.i just found out.rest in peace colin.this is the fourth person i kinda knew who has been killed in a dam helicopter.i feel so bad for his family.

richard turner, sebring, florida

Amazing driver. My true inspiration in Rallying. RIP. God bless the McRae family.

Sachin, Wayne, USA/NJ

R.I.P McRae You will never be forgotten in the Rally World and will be missed by all yout true Rally fans

Dan His Fan, Wales, wales

I'm torn 2 my heart my eyes filled with water much love to the family 4ever be remembered rip C.M.

MICAH ADINO JONES, TAMPA, FL,USA

I allways apreciate your career, your talent, keep racing in heaven...

Humberto Ch, Naucalpan, Mexico

Colin Mcrae was the best rally driver that i have every seen and always will be. Colin was my number 1 rally driver . R.I.P Colin and Johnny. Yous will never ever be forgotton.We all loved you Colin and Johnny and we always will love you.You will never be forgotton R.I.P.

Colin , Glasgow, Scotland

RIP colin and jonny you will never be forgotton never!!

deepest sympothy to all family and friends!!

Alice , Barnsley, England

You will always be number 1 to me Colin, R,I P,
Heartfelt sympathy to all concerned.

Andy, Copenhagen, Denmark

What can one say, the best Rally Driver in the world. People from all over the world respect him and will continue to do so. He has survived so much but died so tragically. All Rally communities will miss his car zooming past always the fastest. Great sadness at his loss but we will never forget him ever. His wife must live on and remember the joyful things of his wonderful life. One hopes that people will share in keeping spirits high and everyone wishes his family and friends their sorrow at the loss.

Oliver Williams, Portsmouth, UK

you will be sadly missed by all r.i.p xxx

katty vaughan 17 , shoeburyness , essex

big respect to the families of all concerned with this tragic loss
always a crowd favourite and always pulling 100%....will be always remembered.....much love


one love


warlord

steve, miami, usa

i really know what is WRC from Colin.We miss him for time being

Rajkumar Daniel, Pollachi, INDIA

im feeling sad about my rally drivers lost. he inspires me to
continue my dreams to become a rally driver im gonna miss him so much and all my friends do too . rest in peace colin im a big fan of u and all your rally games.

Albert Ellis, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

We will miss you. Our Race Hero.

Mizu, Switzerland,

colin was a very good driver and my daughter always wanted to see him drive next year.He was my daughters hero and mine too.It feels like we lost a family member.it was so sudden that Alison & Holly must of been so sad.We loved him as a family member.Colin and Johnny Rest in peace

madeline,roger milne, clover, usa

Colin is a untouchable Legend..
R.I.P.

Oleg, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation

Rest in peace, Colin and Johnny. An enormous loss for motorsport and an even bigger loss to the world. You will be deeply missed.

Matthew, Vancouver, Canada

Alison & Holly we send our love and prayers. May Colin rest in peace and our thoughts are with you in the time of the loss of your loved one. In the short time that we spent together it seemed as if we had known your family a lifetime. We will always be here for you.

Debbie Jones, Rancho Santa Fe, USA California

Colin Mcrae The Best we had along with Richard Burns they put us on top in the world of WRC,We will Not forget Him.Not the way he would have chosen to leave this land ,our thoughts go with his wife and family.Words cannot express the hurt they will be fealing.god bless you all,

TG notts

Terry Grass, Mansfield, UK

Cant Believe your gone mate best ps2 games to play best races to watch hero and insperation to any young up and coming driver the world will not be the same:(
my sypothies to the families of all those lost especially your wife who has lost a son and a husband R.I.P all
Zac ,18

Zac, huntz,

colin you will be sadly missed but never forgotten,rallying is the only thing me and my husband have in common.and as awife and mother my thoughts are with your wife and daugther.and the family members of your friends!

MANDIE A, stoke on trent, england

A legend to be remembered by every rally-inspired racers. R.I.P

Eric Heng, Bedok, Singapore

colin mCrae is one of the worlds greatest drivers.
He ,his son and the other two shuld never of died that way.
My heart goes out o his wife and daughter its one thing to lose
your husband but to lose your son as well is unthinkable.Im
so sorry Alison everyone who has a heart are thinking about you and your daugther.Colin mCrae was better by fare them Micheal Schumacher.He will be greatly mist by all his fans.Colin to you your beautiful son,his friend an your friend may you rest in peace.the world will never be thesame with out you

kelly stokes, telford, england

R.I.P colin cant believe what i heard on the grand prix my hart goes out to his family and friends

karl schofield, mexborough,

You are always my hero, Colin. We all miss you. RIP:-(((((((((

Muralee Pillai, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

i named my son after him cuz he was one of the best there is when it comes to rallying!

elvis r., los angeles, california

I Can't believe that such great person and rally driver has been taken away from us. My thoughts are with his wife and daughter at this sad time, I can't imagine what they must be going through.
Allan Kirkham, Crewe, Cheshire

allan kirkham, crewe , england

A legend and a role model

john, nice, france

legend

sum1, vtc, croatia

For the best driver ever in rally races, my condolences to the family and friends. From a addicted player of the best rally game ever made Colin Mcrae, for the man who had captured the attention of every young boys that like rally, the best driver will never die will be part of history, the history of the rally sport.
Rest In Peace 1968-2007

José Oleiro, Lisbon, Portugal

Colin, I have no words. I am so shocked and cannot believe what has happened. May your soul rest in peace and you will always be my HERO. "Missing you Already". xxxxxxxxxThelma

Thelma Staussi, London, Surrey

he was not the "Michael Schumacher" He was the Ayton Senna of rally pilots.

justin adams, swanee, GA

So Sad to hear about Colin and his son and friends.
I feel for the families who are left especially his wife who not only lost her husband but her little boy. Also his friends who perished with them.
I pray that all the families involved find peace and my thoughts are with them.

Denise McKenzie, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

my condolences to his wife,friends and family he was a great role modle and a true racing champ he will be sadly missed by al R.I.P COLIN REST IN PEACE BUDDY

will hageman, teignmouth, england

Colin...pure genius and excitement all the way. You really put both rallying and Scotland on the map...a legend. Thanks for the memories!

However our thoughts are especially with families and friends at this most sad and difficult time; you have all lost someone special to you.

Robin McConnell, Pitlochry, Perthshire

A WRC Legend
A talented Champion
My WRC legend always

deric Loh, Singapore, Singapore

Our world is a much sadder place today for his loss. MGB.

Dan Rector, Airdrie, Canada

My deepest condolences to his family. He was an outstanding rally driver and will be missed.

Patrick Njathi, Los Angeles, California

This is the sort of news that nobody wants to believe, such an inspirational driver is taken from us in this way. My thoughts are with Colin's family and the families of those who were with him in this awful accident. Colin, you are irreplaceable, and will remain in our minds the legend you made yourself.

Rest in peace Colin, We Miss You,

Richard Boddy, Epsom, Surrey, UK

Such a senseless tragedy.... The worst part is that his 5 year old child was killed right along side him.... RIP Colin & John

Nemesis, Lynn, MA

rip peace colin you were an insperation to all in motorsport from rally to dakar god bless you !!

andrew tempest, leeds, west yorks

A true legend... RIP

Rob, Cardiff,

Colin McRae was a great man. He drove as if tomorrow wasn't going to come. Even when he didn't win, he always made sure to put on a good show for all the fans that lined the course. The Rally world has lost one of if not the greatest driver that step into a car. Rest in Peace for legends are never forgotten.

Bradley Harrelson, Fuquay Varina, USA

It's a terrible loss and our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of Colin. There has never been a one like him, and I fear there will never be another.

Michael Galvin, Cornwall, Ontario / Canada

I have children and I am in complete sympathy with Colin's family. A tragic accident and I am saying a prayer tonight for the two children...god bless.

Andrew Fowles, Winsford, Cheshire

death of collin is a very big loss to all motor sport lovers around the globe . may his soul rest in peace

sadat, kampala, uganda

a very very sad loss to the motorsport world one of the big scottish names gone ! thanks for the memories

john paton, darvel, ayrshire

will we ever see your likes again rip

jamie, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

RIP Colin very sad :(

Kinamite, Dublin,

My name is Paul Rees, from wales, i lost a son coming up nearly five years in a motor cycle accident............ it was really hard. However, i come from from a motorcycle backround.. but i never lost touch with colin..He is so admired here in WALES................ we all cried............. and i am a biker...... we all feel for you and your family................... its hard now i lost chriss at 14 ............... our losses

paul, gwent,

colin mcrae will b sadley missed.my heart gose out 2 his family and freinds.he was my idol as i was growing up he was a superb world rally champion R.I.P god bless.xxxxx

mikey noble, fraserburgh, aberdeenshire

A great loss to all which words can not explain. Thinking of those departed and those left behind, especially family.

Bob, Barrow-in-Furness, England.

The best I met this fella when I marcheled the Lombard RAC rally back in the day a sad sad day RIP Colin and son sorry for your familys loss and the ralling world you will be greatly missed

marcus ahluwalia, bradford, england

Awful tragedy in Jerviswood- following on from Gatebeck, Wansford and HUrstbourne Tarrant Crashes .

There is a common thread in all 4 of these tragedies - not just tragic helicopter crashes in woods or fields but also the close proximity of the crash site to mobile phone mast clusters ( Sitefinder website).

I can understand if crashed in urban areas that proximity to masts would be inevitable but in such rural areas?

rosie, Otley, YOrkshire

rest in peace colin, u will be missed

kai, skelmersdale, england

colin mcrae legend. we will be thankful for the great memories he gave us and putting our island on the world map, deepest sympathy to families of all on board, tragic loss of 2 boys and 2 men.he will always be remembered but probably never equalled R.I.P mate look after your son up there

mark g, middlesex, england

Rest in peace with your son Colin. Deepest condolences to McRae family.

Jarno, Lahti, Finland

Possibly the best rally driver in the world ever and more skilled that any F1 driver, I used to watch him rally, what skill and what a terrible loss, RIP

andrew Kirkaldie, glasgow, Scotland

R.I.P .Colin
my heart goes out to his family and all his fans
he will be missed dearly

kayti, essex, united kingdom

as an english man.. i can only say wether your from ireland wales or like colin scotland.... all of us on the british isles and in ireland will be greatly touched by this cruel and sad reality that has taken a super hero of motor sport... man life is amazingly cruel.... my heart weeped when i heard this......john germany

john, nuremberg, germany

Rest in peace Colin and Son Johnny , and To His Best friends Also. God Needs To See Rally Racing In Heaven Too. Amen.

Marty Birdcreek, Frankfort, Mi., USA

A TRUE HERO who truly brought his skills to the people. And inspired several generations. A tragic loss. A modern day Braveheart. God bless. condolences to the family. a fello Scot.

david , cape town, south africa

im gutted to hear this news im a big rally fan and especially a huge fan of colin best wishes to his family colin will always be in our hearts

leroy, chichester, west sussex

one of the greatest rally drivers ever i cant believe this has happened it all seems like a bad dream why? and at such a young age,the rallying world will never be the same agin .god bless you colin RIP.
deepest sympathy to the macrae family and the families of the other 2 victims in this awful tragedy may you all rest in peace

IAN, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE

In total shock, my thoughts go with Colin's family. So very sorry, this is a sad day for wrc. He is the man that got me interested in this sport in the first place. RIP colin and Jonny.

Melanie , Lincoln, Lincs

Rest In Peace Colin & Johnny, our hearts are with the family at this devastating time..

Jane & Phil

Jane Frodsham, Wigan, UK

Thanks for all the great memories. A true champion and a legend that will live on. Condolences to all the family and friends. He will always be remembered as a gutsy competitor that always gave it 110%.

Sam, Sydney, Australia

TAKEN TOO SOON IN SUCH A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALLISON AND HOLLIE WHO HAVE LOST DAD, HUSBAND, BROTHER AND SON. THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF BEN AND GRAEME.

COLIN YOU WILL BE MISSED YOU MADE RALLY WHAT IT IS TODAY YOU ARE A LEGEND AND NEVER WILL BE FORGOT.

SLEEP WELL AND REST IN PEACE

LYNSEY AND ANTHONY, cumbria, uk

He will be missed by all his Australian fans, the playstation just wont be the same...RIP Col.

Brett, Melbourne, Australia

This happened so suddenly and taken away an international icon...

i grieve along with everyone else

R-I-P COLIN

Kyle, Nailworth, England

Colin was a great person. He was an amazing rally driver and an amazing person in general. He will be greatly missed in the WRC news and other news. He will also be greatly missed in my household where any news on his progression was great news.

My heart goes out to his wife and family and the families of the little boy and friend who were also taken in this horrific crash.

R.I.P Colin McRae
You will be missed by all.

Jordan Thompson, Newcastle, UK

Really sad news. Great driver and a nice guy.

PBS, Edinburgh,

mcrae was an inspiration to us all. he was one of the reasons i want to rally. may he RIP with Burns.
: (

stephen wright, melton mowbray,

We as a nation have again lost a sporting legend. Colin Mcrae was an inspiration not only to rally fans but also to kids and adults world wide. You will be missed. My thoughts are with his wife and family.

Matt Jackson, Aylesbury,

he was my favourite rallyedirver, but everyone has to go one day....., so i wish to transmit my deepest condolences.....

Kürsat-Ehad Mutlu, Vienna, Austria/Vienna

My deepest sympathy goes to Colin's lovely wife Alison and his daughter, plus Jimmy, his father, Margaret, his mother, and all of the people, who were so close to Colin McRae over his life, illustrious and otherwise. Colin was a raw talent that could not be tamed. He was and will always remain a hero to many. It was a genuine case of the pupil becoming better than the teacher and that teacher was Jimmy, his own father, who now carries that tragic loss. As a motoring writer, I can say categorically that Colin was good pal, never a friend, but he never forgot my name and regardless of how he felt he never lost the right words to state his feelings. I shall miss him and feel only a fraction of the pain his family and closest friends will feel today and in coming weeks and months. I can only hope that time will heal the worst effects. I know that the sport will recover from this loss but I also know that Colin's name will live on. It deserves to, in many peoples' hearts. RIP Colin McRae.

Iain P W Robertson, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Hungarian fans will remember you forever!

R.I.P. Colin!

Thomas S., Budapest, HUNGARY

R.I.P.Colin

Simonides, Cracow, Poland

I still dont belive in this tragedy!!!! We are loose one of the bigest driver on the world, ever!! Condolences to his family and friends!!

Mitja, Göteburg, Sverige

Rest in peace Colin.

Leif Persson, Sölvesborg, Sweden

R.I.P. Colin....

Alex Vourvachis, Athens, Greece

very sad to hear about colin and his soon are thoughts with is family colin gone but not forgotten

jonny, barton upon humber , uk

R.I.P. Colin Mcrae. Such a big loss for WRC rally now... :(:(:(

Erik, Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia

a sad loss he will be greatly missed our thoughts go to the family and friends

Gary Blythe, Norton, United Kingdom

Saddened by this terrible tragedy, to Colin's wife Alison, his little daughter, all of the Mc Rae and other family circles we send our heart felt condolences.

Ivan & Hazel Fisher & family, Ballinamallard, Northern Ireland

The best I ever saw!

I am in tears...

Jack, Leeds,

colin may you and your son find eternal peace and to all concerned in this tragic accident the nations hearts are with you r.i.p.

fow, edinburgh, scotland

I'm deeply saddened by this Colin McRae was a true gent and a motorsport hero, my heart goes out to the family and friends of Colin. I am still in shock.

Rest In Peace and may he keep on racing up above.

Simon Parker, Norwich, UK

Our condolences go out to all the Mcrae family at this moment in time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl Payne, Waterbury, Connecticut

And another legend dies... pity, he was a good guy.

D.H., Utrecht, The Netherlands

My heart goes out to the people close to Colin and the others involved in the accident. Colin was a true legend and was the best at what he done... I still own the Colin McRae games from when I was a kid. Theres goes another legend in to the sky...
R.I.P Colin

Stuart McGinlay, Glasgow, Scotland

My greatest condolence to the Mc Rae family. Colin race in Malaysia a few times in the past and he has been admired by all of us.

Rest in Peace Colin and son, as your name will always be in our remembrance and history of motor sport as a great rally driver.

Hamdan Hassan, Shah Alam, Malaysia

A very, very SAD day in the world of motorsports. Colin was a true gentlemen and had many fans from the world over. We'll all miss you! R.I.P.

James Ohlin, Monterey, California; USA

I wish his family all the best. Im so sorry to hear what happend to Colin and his son Johnny. Life is unfair!

René Lübbert, Fredericia, Denmark

Colin McRae was one of the most memorable rally driver it`s so sad that hr died in such a way

sonyxxx, bucharest, romania

The racing legend from whom I learnt to appreciate rallying. In my opinion, the most skilled (and certainly most daring) driving icon of our time.

It's all so hard to swallow... Rest-in-Peace Colin...

Lionel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

An absolute legend,a great man,family man,an hero to many thousands of rally nuts an petrol heads alike.This man brought rallying back to Britain in spectacular sideways style. I fear words cannot really justify my hero's death apart from to say that up until this morning,I have not shed tears for ten years.

A great man.

Will never be forgot.

A sad day marked in our hearts for ever.

Mark Walker, Oswestry, shropshire

very sorry.loving thoughts in mind for all colin's family and friends.he will be greatly missed x

Natalie Adams, Tarporley, England

Devastating News. Sorely missed

Brian Ross, Elgin,

im very shocked and upset to hear about colin and his 5yr old son dying in this horrible crash!! iv always been a huge fan of colin, but my thoughts will now be with his wife and family

R.I.P COLIN MCRAE! you will be missed dearly

sylvester mills, horsham, west sussex, england

It is very sad that he died in a helicopter and not in a rally car. he was a great man , we all love him. He should of died doing what he loved, but we cant turn back time
we luff yhou xxx

Rosss and Joe, worcester, england

saw him at the rally of the lakes in ireland pure genius behind the wheel. Always entertained the crowd will be sadly missed

john, waterford, ireland

It is just impossible to believe in it...

Words cannot express...

The best rally driver ever...

You will always be remembered, and you are alive in our hearts still on the track struggling for the victory...

Competition, pure speed itself - that is what you were...

Failure is not an option!

Pedal To The Metal!!!

Dmitry, Moscow, Russia

This is terrrible news, as a fan I can only give tribute to a great rally champion. My sincere condolences to his family for the loss of a great driver and his young son, such a tragedy.

James Blythe, London,

This is terrible news. But also bears strange similarity to the death of Steve Hislop a few years ago. He was another champion motor sports (motorcycling) star scotsman flying a helicopter.

My sympathy to his wife, daughter and family are endless.

Paul Scofield, milton keynes,

What a flamboyant driver he was, this has left a big hole in the world of ralling, it will never be the same again. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his wife, daughter and family.

Ian & Sarah Cowan, Newcastle, England

This is very sad.

Seemed a really nice guy.

David, shropshire,

A True Scottish Rally Hero!
Way Too Early, for a Final Time Control!
May You & your Son, enjoy many Eternal Stages!
That your Wife and Daughter have the strength to endure.
Helmets Off, The World Rally Community mourns your passing!
A shot of Scotch to toast, and remember Colin McRae!

DJR, Orlando, Florida/USA

It is a truly sad day. Condolences to his family.

Krisz, Budapest,

My deepest condolances to his wife and daughter and all of their family. There are just no words...I hope you will all find the strength and courage to overcome this tragic accident and hopefully to be able to look back one day and think of him not only with great sadness.....Love Diana

Diana, Lisse, The Netherlands

To Colin's family I wish to express my deepest sympathy

Winston Grecia, Ch Ch, Barbados

our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your loved ones. so young and so very special

mitchell, douglas, lanarkshire

RIP Colin... great man... greatest rally pilot ever. may you be remembered forever.

Dan, Bucharest, Romania

Almost, but not quite, everything I learned about rally racing I learned from watching Colin kick ass on TV.
This is truly a sad time.

Thad, Wichita, USA

R.I.P.
My idol

gary, aylesbury, buckinghamshire

i agree with phil , we should wait for the police to formally id him ..i am 25 yrs old and have watched colin for years on tv and listened to his voice in computer games..it is such a shame that someone with such raw talent should be taken in this way..i feel deeply for his wife and daughter it must be torture for them.

ian, stoke, united kingdom

What a sad way for colin to die..all those life threatning crashes, with all that death defying driving to go out in a helicopter :(
He made Subaru famous, without him there would be no Impreza, he will be a legend who will live on in motorsport and rally fans worldwide.
God bless you colin

lee dixon, boldon, tyne and wear

Good luck and all my condoleances to the family Mcrae devostated by the news couldn't believe it
good luck family!

Patrick , Arnhem, The Netherlands

R.I.P, Colin and Jonny our thoughts are with your famaily.

gordon, rugeley, staffordshire

Colin McRae was the reason I was drawn into the amazing sport of Rally car racing. His impact on the sport was profound and he shall be missed.

Alfonzo Woods, Seattle, WA USA,

Our thoughts go out to colin and his sons family, i was honoured to meet him at sweet lamb service station during a rally.
He was a true sportsman and will never be forgotton.RIP both of you.xx

Tricia Wren, thurleigh, bedfordshire

RIP Colin McRae :(((
You will be in our hearts! :(

Matjaz, ÄŒrnomelj, Slovenia

We were so terribly saddened to hear of Colins tragic accident, he was such a wonderfully talented and awe inspiring sportsman who is such a huge loss to motorsport but mostly to his family. Colin provided many years of fabulous entertainment in wrc and was an insipiration to all who followed him.
Our deepest condolences to his family

caroline McClung, dunbar, east lothian

My Condolences to the family. this is a very sad news for the hole word. Becouse we have lost our hero and a great person and a driver aswel. may he rest in perfect peace.Mrs mcrae take haert and hollie too! And u are not alone. becouse we will stand by u. god bless u

richard, beveren-waas , Belguim

A sad sad day. Condolences to those left behind.

Kenny, Pretoria, South Africa

What a sad time for the families involved and for the people that knew him and people who knew of him . he was the champions of champions . TOP MAN> My best wishes and condolencies to all families ..

Neil Cotterill, Wolverhampton, U.K

TEAR for the loss of COLIN!!!!!
Always in our memory!!!

Andriana, Athens, Greece

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greg, lincoln, lincolnshire

The world lost another great person, it seems like WRC community are doomed.
R.I.P.

Kaspar, Riga, Latvia

see you in heaven

lee philipson, cullompton, england

im very shocked and upset to hear about colin and his son dying in that helicopter crash!! he was a remarkable rally driver and im a big fan of him!! he will be missed dearly! my thoughts are with his wife and family!!

R.I.P COLIN MARAE!!!

sylvester mills, horsham, west sussex, england

An Inspiration to anyone that saw him in action, the world is poorer place without Colin.

Such a sad loss for his family and friends, my thoughts are with them.

Colins Legend will live on!

Mike , dundee, Scotland

my heart and sincere sympathies go out to alison and hollie, for there loss of a brother and a son, husband and father. you are in my prayers

joanne macdonald, doncaster, south yorshire

Rest in Peace Colin

You were a hero to so many

And you will never be forgotten.

Micheál O Connor, Kerry, Ireland

a tragic loss to motorsport around the world and to his many
adoring fans.rallying has lost a gentleman.always remembered....never forgotten.my condolences to his family

nick hegarty, co.cork, ireland

OMG, I'm still in shock! :-( I just can't believe this has happened. My deep sorrow goes out to his family, because I know what they're going through right now. You will forever be missed Mr. McRae, the Rally World sends their condolences... Right 5 over crest 6 long into heaven...

Matt Colvin, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

its a big loss for everyone who loves rally. Condolence to his family and god bless his family.

Milot , Prishtina , Kososvo

i can not belive that this tragedy has happend i met this great man once and he was such a delight, this is a very sad day. My thoughts go out to his family.

Amanda, Ford, England

Rest In Peace Colin > Truely was #1 Rally Driver

Gopal Bhat, London, London

One of the greatest rally drivers. RIP Colin.

Nuno Ferreira , Porto, Portugal

See you i next life my Hero!

Todde, kristianstd, sweden

r.i.p lynda/kev the granite city

lynda/kev, aberdeen, scotland

The Lord of W.R.C has left us.
Your fans in Seychelles are devastated.
This is a sad day for all Rally fans
Deepest condolences to the Mcrae family

Our dream @ GarageR of driving with you one day will never be accomplished.

We will never forget you colin and your son R.I.P

Loranzo Laurence, Space95, Victoria, Seychelles

Good Bye to Colin, son Johnny, and friends.
To Early for a Final Time Control!
Now, you two will Champion Eternal Stages.
You were the Best WRC Driver and a Scottish Hero to All.
Our strength to Alison, Hollie and the McRae family.

A toast of Scotch, a thrilling rally video of you, everytime we hear a rally car rev, Colin will not be forgotten.
R.I.P.

DJ Randall, Orlando, Florida/ USA

My thoughts are with the families of those whose lives are lost and the unimaginable suffeing they must be enduring, as they wake up to a life without a husband, father, son and brother.

chris, Kingston Upon Thames, UK

our thoughts are with you Alison & Hollie

Adam Lockhart, Parramatta, Australia

Indeed a loss for all. We do not have the fan base as the rest of the world, but when I watched Colin, I surely was cheering for him.
My prayers are with the family and all those that new of him. He was a great driver and a true loss to motor sports. Rest in peace.

Zac, Atlanta, USA

r.i.p from the granite city

lynda/kev, aberdeen, scotland

Me he rest in peace in the WRC Heaven. Amen brother!

Joël, Westervoort, The Netherlands

The World Rally Industry will never be the same! Colin McRae was a True MotorsportLegend.

Colin was a joint favourite of mine along with the late Bertie Fisher, its ironic that my two favourite rally drivers have now both lost their lives due to seperate Helicopter Crashes.

Sincere Condolences to the McRae family, Colin was 1 of a kind and will never be forgotten.. May he rest in peace.

Barry McArdle, Warrenpoint, N.Ireland

I`m really sorry to hear this. Colin was a great driver and I`m sure he was a great man. My condolences to McRae family, and the other family...

God, let these souls rest in peace.

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Jack, Strzelin, Poland

May your soul rest in peace Colin. You were trully a great driver and an inspiration.

Sameer H. Pande, New Delhi, New delhi

A terrible loss to motorsport, my thoughts are with your family Colin, may you and Jonny rest in peace.

Colin Scougal, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

What a fantastic driver !!! just a very tragic accident....

trish french, auchterarder , scotland

A sad sad loss to the world, a true legend

john, Ballymena, northern ireland

RIP legend

He will be missed.
my thoughts and prayers goes for his family

Grego, Curacao, Willenstad

I have seen u race many times, with my partner and son.
Totally lost for words. True legend. R.I.P Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go to your family and friends :-(

michelle, leeds, united kingdom

We are shocked and deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McRae family and the other families connected.

Ivan & Hazel Fisher & family, Ballinamallard, Northern Ireland

I'm totally shocked.
Every life it's so precious... A man and his child died.... Colin and his child...
Colin and Johnny may rest in peace.
We loved you all.

you'll live forever in our playing time...

Cristina, Genova, ITALY

my worst day...Colin was my hero, the best driver ever...i cant believe this, surely i cant...rest in peace my friend /from Hungary/

Beaust, Budapest,

Rest in peace and may God bless his family.He was my hero.

Jack Kimeu, Nairobi, Kenya

RIP Collin and son,.... he's a one true legend of rally driver. Our hearts are with his family .

Thomas, Jakarta, Indonesia

Very sad indeed...

Todd, Santa Clarita, CA

The tragic loss of a great man and his young son, my heart goes out to his family. The Rallying communities World wide will miss Colins huge personality and presence.
Always missed and never forgotten, forever in our hearts and minds.

Neil Walker, Kirkuk, Iraq

This is a very tragic effent my thoughts and prayers go out to his surviving family, he will be missed deeply.

Bryan, Clarksburg, United Sates / WV

Colin was my only sporting hero. Calculated, measured and accurate was his driving style and he did this with elegance and speed. This is a sad day for Rallying indeed. He will be missed by all who followed him.

Christian, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

rest in peace all of you

ronnie fae dundee, Dundee,

Our deepest sympathy goes to the wife and daughter!

We named our son Collin (who is now 7 and already participated in his first enduro race) - after the big motorsport legends Collin Dugmore and Colin McRae. Our daughter Ellen (10 years) got her name because of the meaning "Light of God" and because of the German car and truck racing lady Ellen Lohr.

We'll think of the family and friends to be comforted by the Holy Spirit.

To all other motorsportsmen and -women: TAKE CARE!

Margit, Birkenfeld, Germany

wat a loss a great driver and a gr8 sportsman . we will miss u collin . all my prayers with the macrae family

anoob jacob, dublin, ireland

To Allison and Hollie our deepest sympathy, A true measure of a man that gave us memories that will be for ever treasured for years to come. To Jimmy and your family thankyou for our favorite son of rallying this is not the end but a celebration of lifes tradgically cut short. To the family kia kaha (be strong).

Clint Clunie, Paraparaumu, New Zealand

Our hearts and minds are with those involoved in this tragedy and with those who were left behind.... Colin McRae brought his sport to the masses. He was as many others have often said a true sporting legend. I personally have woken every time he came to New Zealand before dawn to get the best spots I could on the stages and public appearances just to get a glimpse up-close of one of my sporting-heroes.
He will be greatly missed by the world over. I know us Kiwis all have a soft spot for him and always will.
Rest in peace and god bless

Shaun Jordan, Auckland, New Zealand

R.I.P. Colin McRae, Johnny McRae, Ben Porcelli, and Graeme Duncan. Definitely a pioneer in my eyes for rally car racing. my condolences to your family, friends, and fans.

Brian, Charlotte, NC, USA

The man was a legend, gone but never be forgotten! sad, sad day indeed

Mark , Edinburgh, scotland

rip colin and johny you's sre going to be very sadly missed

lisa, lanarkshire, uk

He's known all over the world..including here in the Philippines eventough we cannot see the race live on television...but it's here on the internet and websites. on pictures .....Colin is a great driver ...he will be missed

Ralph Madayag, Iloilo, Philippines

One of the greatest Scotish racers to ever get behind the wheel has crossed the final gate and finished a legendary stage. The world has suffered a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duncan, Porcelli and McRae families

D. Scott, Long Beach, CA. USA

Condolences to his wife and daughter, family and friends.

I hopethey can find the strenght to deal with this loss.

S. Genet, Heiloo, Holland

What a great loss! My prayers go out to the Mcrae family.

Roderick Jackson, Greenville, South Carolina USA

what a sad end for a for the greatest. rally driver of all time but also dont forget the others who died also .his son surely a future champion .colin u will be missed the world over .u were the best

allan, huntly, aberdeenshire

I will race for you Colin. I will win the WRC for you. You will see.

Rest in peace.

Matt, bellevue, usa washignton state

I think that this is absolutely heart wrenching, the last time i felt this bad about losing a great british icon was the day I heard about the sad loss of Princess Diana, while they have both been very different, I think they have given the british nation a reason to be proud in everything they did.
I pray that all the families grieving will be left to do so in peace and in privacy, this is the time for the press to stand well back. My heart is aching for all the families that are in deep mourning for their late loved ones, may they get through their difficult times by remembering their best moments together.

sue, doncaster,

Good-Bye to a genius, you will be sadly missed, our prayers are with all families involved. RIP.

Ciaran & Julie, Newbridge, Ireland

A true ambassador to motor sport . You will be deeply missed . My condolences to his family and friends.R.I.P Colin and Johny

Darryl and Paula, Hereford, Herefordshire

I think Colin Mcrae is the person who made this sport familiar to layman like me...he is the person who gave WRC identity in general public.

Ashish , Mumbai, India

Devastating, its hard to belive, many condolences to his family and friends

Gareth, Newcastle, England

wishing well to Colin McRae's wife,family and friends
after which is a great loss of the news that colin and his son and two others lost there lives in a helicopter crash..
he will be sadly missed..he was one of the great rally driver's of all time and my HERO
R.I.P

tom bowes, trimdon village, co durham

A single tribute from one of the many portugueses fans. You made our hapiness in the mountains of Arganil R.I.P. Colin

Saul, Arganil,

r.i.p.

stefan, Belgrade, Serbia

My prayers of love and support go with the family. May you someday find peace from this tragic and horrific loss. I am a huge fan and I am at a massive loss for words. May you know that the love of the world is with you in this most difficult time.

Jhohanna Von Haupter, Denver, CO

My condolences to his wife and daughter. He gave us great moments in the WRC. He had a speed nobody had. RIP

David, Boiro, Spain

Thanks for the many memories Colin.

R.I.P.

R. P. Dixon, London,

This is so tragic. Such a loss. What a pleasant man who loved life to the fullest. May he rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.

Nawar, Leesburg, USA

Absolute Shock!, My thougts are with his family at this time.

Another brilliant talent lost.

Deepest respect and thoughts at this time for all concerned.

Melvyn Gill

Melvyn, Dudley, West Midlands

what a terrible terrible tragedy. my thoughts go out to his family.
he is one of my all time sport legends. will be sadly missed.

piers parnis, burton,

Colin, rest in peace.

From Madrid.

Robert, Madrid, Spain

“As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci


Life well spent is an understatement of a great man, who's life will forever be remembered and spirit forever embraced.





“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.”

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.”

Aurora, SoCal, California

Sad, a hero of mine.

It's why I have my Mica Blue Subaru Impreza

Saw him racing in Welsh Forests in 1995 in RAC, another class.

Got his autograph last year when he came to Mallory in his helicopter.

Can't believe it Richard Burns and now Colin McRae.

Sad that his son also involved. And others

Condolences to his Family.

Neil Bywater, Leicester,

It is a truly sad day here in the motorsports world. From the United States, I want to send my condolences to the McRae family and all of his fans in the U.K. and throughout the world.

Jameson Jones, Burlington, North Carolina, United States of America

my condolens for famyly

błazej, gdańsk, polend

:( I'm very sad about that... colin was the best

Stivi, Brzeg, Poland

Such sad, sad news. My heart goes out to Alison & Hollie an the rest of the family. RIP Colin.

Trish Greenham, east maitland, Australia

Very sad to here this.

RH, Plymouth, UK

This is so sad. I wish the strenght to endure for McRae's family.

Rest in peace.

Kalle, Helsinki,

I´m just speechless, Don´t know what to do or say! One of the worlds biggest legends has passed away... :-(

My deepest condolences and thoughts go to his family and friends...

May you and your son R.I.P - Good Bless you all!

I´m So sorry :-(

Henrik Nielsen, Fredericia, Denmark

rest in peace great champion

eduardo pissarro, povoa de varzim, portugal

WHAtT A LEGEND RIP another good man lost RIP COLIN

will, ashford ,

Our world is a much sadder place today. RIP and MGB Colin and family.

Dan Rector, Airdrie, Canada

SHOCKING news thanks for all the great memories and photos my kids cant believe it ,we will miss seeing colin at our motocross tracks and mcrae stages you could never meet a nicer guy he was one in a million all our thoughts are with his whole family at this such sad time.

alex s, kilbarchan,, scotland

RIP Colin.. Sad sad..All of motorsport interessted in Norway send their regards to the family and friends.. Sad sad day...

Jan Fredrik Larsen, Skien, Norway

unbelievable. That's so tragic. When I heard, I thought it was rally related. may they all rest in peace.

Michael, Sydney, Australia

RIP Colin

Tomik1, Malá Skála, ČR

one of britalns best sportsman,you will be never forgotten,r.i.p.

patrick driscoll, hucknall, england

RIP

Paul aloneq, Newry,

this is truley a sad day for his family and friends he was a great sports man a true insperation he will be greatly missed by all it truely is is a tragic end

paul lavender, peel, isle of man

What a tragedy

eugene lambert, Bunbury, australia

upbeaten by the news really!!

Mclae, just go!! nothing more i can add

Eric, sandnes, Norway

omg thats so sad, Rest In Peace, colin were the best driver i have ever seen, i cant belive that this have happend . R.I.P

andreas dahlgren, torsby, sweden

RIP Colin. A true Rally legend.

Alan Roberts, Cork, Ireland

RIP. From the first time I saw him drive at the '94 Network Q RAC rally I knew this man was a legend. Hope you're driving that forest stage in the sky now, thoughts with friends and family.

Brendan, Bangor,

Rest In Piece

a_fan, Raalte, Netherlands

I am almost speachless at this news. I have followed his career for years and was looking forward again to seeing him compete in the McRae stages in two weeks.
My thoughts are with all his family.

Alistair Fairweather, Dundee,

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
RIP colin, you'll always be with us. :(

j, plymouth, devon

why must we loose all our heroes, lets all hold a minutes drift for Colin !
he will be missed by all who followed WRC and beyond.
Rest in peace Colin , Jonny and all who was involved !

Dj Sly & Dj Lim

2 crazy djs , manchester, england

colin will be sadley missed in the world of rallying,my thoughts go out to his dad jimmy,his mum,brother alistair,wife alison and daugther hollie,reunited with best friend richard burns. R.I.P COLIN

ADRIAN DICKINSON, MELTON MOWBRAY,LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

colin mcrae was an inspieation to all who loved racing. as an expatriot living in the usa he was allways my answer to arguments about raw talent and true greatness, i will miss him greatly, it is truly a sad day, but my thoughts and prayers will be with his family!

simon , farmington, utah usa

My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends. Their loss will be many times harder then the loss the sportsworld will hevae to endure.

Albert, kerkrade, netherlands

my heart goes out to his wife and daughter

gary, bagillt, holywell

god bless all, he will be missed

Adam, glasgow, scotland

Very very sad to learn of this, Colin was a true national hero and a world class sportsman, thoughts go to his family. Thanks for putting Lanarkshire on the motorsport world map.

George Kelly, Larkhall, Lanarkshire

I'd wait until someone's body is formally identified before declaring him dead if I were you.

Sean, Glasgow,

I can not believe this has happened. We have now lost both of are great rally drivers. RIP Colin

Stephen Rees, Birmingham ,

R.I.P. Colin.
We will remember you, Real hero, You will be missed.

prosper, zutphen, Holland

R.I.P Colin... One of the legends in our time. My condolences to the family and friends...

Mário, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

A very sad day indeed.The entire rally community will miss you.Our thoughts will be with all the families involved this weekend in Steamboat.Rally on Colin.

Lance Skilton, Victor, ID

To McRae family and friends ... My thoughts are with you, may god bless you and your families. What has happened to you is horrific and can never be replaced, for that my heart goes to all of you. GOD BLESS YOU FATHER AND SON. HE WAS A LEGEND. may they rest in peace together in harmony!

Ray, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

I just learned of this tragedy when I saw Valentino Rossi dedicate his win at Portugal to Colin's memory. As the father of three kids, my heart goes out to Colin's widow who has lost not only her husband but her son. May she find strength to help her and her family get through this horrible time.

Chris Johnson, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Jackie Stewart of Rally Driving, superb champion, very sad.

Greg, Edinburgh,

colin mcrae will be missed he was a superb driver and his games were also amazing hope u rest in piece no one can replace u

patrick lee, broxburn, scotland

It's unbelievable. I can't believe in that and I am sure that's misunderstanding or a gossip. He was to start in WRC in 2008 season. I hoped to see him on the stages. I'm shocked... He'll always be in polish supporters hearts. We'll always be remember like we remember Richard, Janusz, Marian, Michael (Park)... They are still living in us.

supporter, Zgorzelec, Poland

This is very sad and untimely.

My thoughts are with the families involved.

David, shropshire,

So sad to hear such terrible news ..my thoughts are with his Wife and Daughter .

Diane Downie, Skelmersdale Lancs, UK

Heard the first reports on Saturday and didn't want to believe it, How sad when it was confirmed that Colin died with his Son and heir. My thoughts are with Colin's Wife and family, anf the families of those who were in the Helicopter with him.

Rest in peace Colin, You will always be an inspiration,

Richard

Richard Boddy, Epsom, Surrey, UK

Such a great loss to Rallying, Colin was a true 'entertainer'. He never failed to raise my pulse and admiration every time I saw him in action. Along with Jimmy Clarke he will forever remain one of Britain's greatest Motor Sport heroes. God Bless.
Mike Smith, Nantwich,Cheshire

Michael Smith, Nantwich, Cheshire

thanks for the memories

rev a g stoddart, insch,

We loved Colin in America, and he will be missed greatly. I pray for his wife and daughter and extended family. As a TV onlooker to the great rally races, I was in awe of his driving prowess and skills to push the envelope, but seemingly always under his own control. I will always have the memories of Colin's unbelievable drives in my minds' eye, along with the late Dale Earnhardt and his last win in October of 2000 in Talladega, Alabama. Men such as these will never be forgotten.

Robbie Willis, Crossnore, North Carolina, USA

A true gent never had a bad word to say about anything or anyone having met colin personally i can say this you will be sadly missed by all THAT CHEEKY SMILE OF YOURS WILL LAST FOREVER god bless colin jonny and friends who were taken too soon my condolenses to the family's motor sport will never seem the same again

Mark Hanlon, Seafield, West Lothian

colin mcrae a legend R.I.P

LEE BLACK, shildon, uk

My heart goes out to the McRae's. Growing up as a child, I will always have fond memories of Colin's dad, Jimmy and Russell Brookes going at it. It was so nice to see Colin emerge as the true champion that he was, to fight amongst the best!! Tragically both he and Burns were taken from us at souch a young age. Colin always had the "go big, or stay home..." attitude which made a force to be reckoned with.

My sincere condolences to Alison, Hollie and Jimmy.

Dirk DeSouza, Toronto, Canada

He was a great sportsman with good attitude. May God bless you. Amen.

Hanif Rozano, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Ohh noooo

egemen, Ankara, Turkey

Colin McRae, aTRUE Motorsport hero. A legend in his own right!

This is a very sad day for us rally fans...........R.I.P

Our thoughts are with his family............

Ross Marchese, Warlingham,Surrey,

truely saddening news miss u colin number 1 rally fan

curtis, age 8, kidwelly , wales

Rest in peace, condolences to the people directly affected by it.

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He was a great driver and an apparent good person, he was an ambassador for motor racing with his Colin McRae rally games being a success and bringing new faces to the sport as well as new fans.

Sean, Clydebank, Scotland

A great man and most likly a great father and a world champion to all fans a reputation of a god, a heart of king all gone in a tragic accident, but your spirit will live on throught fans, friends and family.
You will be never forgotten colin R.I.P

matt holland, bracknell,

this is so ironic for me i was on the Steve Hislop memoral rally last week then i came in on Saturday to hear that another great Scot has been taken from us and to make it worse his son as well.My deepest sympathies go to his wife and rest of his family and lets not forget the other passengers too RIP

david lean, peniuik, midlothian

A very sad day for motorsport ,god rest him and his little boy . Please give my heartfull condolences to his wife and daughter and to the others whom lost their lives.

Jackie kelly, Mountcharles, Co.Donegal. Ireland .

i was your biggest fan and you are still my nr ONE in the world
R.I.P colin

your biggest fan

roanld de vos , rotterdam, netherlands

Deepest sympathy to all the family he was one of Englands best in the rally world my family and i used to love watching out for him on tv coverage.

mandy, chipping norton, oxfordshire

Rest in Peace Colin. Your presence will be missed by the world. I'm sad to see you go.

Jp, New York, USA

I am absolutely shocked! He...was my HERO!

And his son too...omg!

May they both rest in piece.

My thoughts go out to all their family and friends.

Other than that, I'm just speechless...

Robert Mollers, Venlo, Netherlands / Limburg

rest in peace Colin McRae. Poland and me will never foregt you. now you're with senna burns kulig in a better place. we will never forget you

jaco, warsaw, poland

extremely sad for colins wife and daughter, may my thoughts be with you and my sincere condolences. Another terrible loss of well known sports people, life is just not fair.

john, Hastings, New Zealand

I am sorry,this was a sad day also all finnish rally-fans.
It was always nice to watch he´s driving. a great driver !

like we finns said :otan osaa suruunne !

I am sorry !
Bye Colin !

Jouni Rautiainen, Espoo, Finland

colin you will be sadly missed , as a scotsman myself you made me and my mates so proud of what you were and what you achieved you ARE an absoloute inspiration to every young person in the world..............god rest colin always in my heart...............deepest condolences to the Mcrae family........you will be sadly missed.

stuart davie, crewkerne, somerset

Rest in peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you will never be forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PIERRE NEWTON, STOKE ON TRENT, UK

Rest in peace

zoda, Hässelby, sweden

So shocked to hear this and i feel devastated for his poor wife and daughter. He was the greatest rally driver of his generation and a top bloke. R.I.P

Anthony Corbett, Newry,

My sympathy to his family and friends. Terrible tragedy.

Siggi Alla, Iceland,

Terrible news. Just terrible news.

Andy Klueber, Terre Haute, USA/Indiana

Our condolences to Colin's family and fans throughout the world. We loved to follow rallying in our younger days, still do but mostly on the television. R.I.P. Colin.

P & B, Shrewsbury, UK

you will be truly missed colin,our hearts go out to your family right now,a world class driver who will be sadly missed

steve cowap, huddersfield,

Rest in Peace

Mike, west grove, pa

You were a legend in your sport, and will be sorley missed.
Such a tragic waste of so many young lives, especially the young boys.
May you always be remembred as one of the greatest ever.

Tony Lewis, Rhondda, South Wales,

so so sorry i only met you once and that was a bloody good day,i feel so sorry for the wife,father brother and mother.RIP COLIN ONCE MET NEVER FORGOTEN,the end was to soon.thinking of you saggy(KEILDER) THANX

Mr kevin Sadler, wigan, lancashire

Where do you start?To anyone who loves the sport he was a hero,I saw him on the stages and packed into Chester to see him take the crown of World Champion(that bloody cork!),saw him on the lesser supported rallies,where you got the the chance to get close and talk to the "stars" He was always a private non limelight non "celeb" type Just wanted to get on with it!
To his family and those with him...words fail me. As a father to a young family I cannot imagine the loss.
Thank you Colin for the great memories!

Andy Smith, Shrewsbury,

R.I.P Colin McRae

Nick Sakellariou, Athens, Greece

Nicknamed 'Colin McCrash' because of his many scuffs in Wolrd Rally - a bitter irony perhaps.

The loss of Colin and Johnny is tragic. My sons and I have followed Colin's career with adoration and amusement.

Our thoughts are with Alison and Hollie tonight. We can not begin to comprehend their loss.

Justin Ramsay, Portsmouth, England

what a tragedy, i feel so sorry for his wife and daughter and of course his friends family who have also lost a child, i often ask myself "why are all the good people who inspire others, who are idolised by children lose their lives so early ?". This reminds of the tradgedy surrounding the death of Steve Irwin with the irony involved as said by McRae's friend the rally journalist Jeremy Hart, life just doesnt make sense sometimes especially when it is someone close to you.I would give up anything i have now to have known my dad who was taken from our family when he was only 41 years old when i was just 6 years old, tradgedys like this puts life into perspective.

R.I.P

Scott Tanbini, Dundee,

Rest In Peace Colin. Scotland's lost a great son. A great loss to motorsport.

Ronnie, Lossiemouth, Scotland

our country has lost yet another great man, r i p xx

bev, selby, england

A terrible tragedy. My thoughts & prayers go out to Mrs McCrae and her daughter and family. God Bless. xxx

Julie Warren, Merthyr Tydfil,

RIP
We dont know when time is on/off!
I am very sad today!.

But life is life.

Ílmari Salomies, Kolari, Finland

Colin was such an honest person, smart, terrific sense of humor, so passionate about everything, psychologically strong. I hate the feeling I have at the moment, this emptiness, the void. Same feeling when we lost Senna, Earnhardt, Adam Petty, Greg Moore, almost Zanardi, then Richard Burns passed, and now Colin. No other sport has fans feeling so much pain for their heroes, as much as motorsports.

My condolences go out to the family, I cannot imagine, can't put into words what they must be going through. How cruel.

Rodion, Bloomfield Hills, MI

terrible end to the most famous man i wrc history.
deepest sympathy to the families,saw him on wrc events over the years,amazing to watch,best rallies involved colin.r.i.p.

damo, cork, rep.ireland

as a fellow scotsman it is with sadness that this tragic acadent should have happened he will be sadly missed by all who took part in this great sport he will be remembered along woth jim clark and stev hislop of the motorcycle world who never gave up untill they acheived their goalthey are the champions may they forever rest in peace

angus a wood, forfar/ angus, scotland

Our thoughts are with all the McRae family - can't believe hes gone.

graeme edmiston, kilmaurs,ayrshire, scotland

The Rally world will never be the same. The motorsport community has lost another truly great driver.

My prayers go out to his family.

John Sheldahl, Merchantville, New Jersey, USA

R.I.P Colin, you were the greatest ever...

Johan, Uppsala, Sweden

I'm sad... Another of my moto-idols died.
RIP Colin. You are the best! We will never forget you!
This kind of death is really ironic for the rally driver who crashed so many times...

We had a similar situation in Poland. Our rally champion Janusz Kulig died in a car accident with train at railway crossing. The barriers were opened and when he slowly started crossing the railway the train came out from behind the crossing keeper's building. It was on Firady 13th...

Kozak_WRC, Wroclaw, Poland

R.I.P end of an era, will be sadly missed

andy walsh, mayo, rep. of ireland

May God bless you all.

Joanna, Higham Ferrers, Northants

what a schock heard from mate what a great rally driver will be missed i loved watching him drive

luke, reading, uk

A tragic loss of a supremely gifted man, thoughts go out to his wife and family

James Frater, Copenhagen, Denmark

I have long been a fan of rally sport and in particular Colin McCrae. He was, as the article suggested, a fantastic driver and really did a huge amount to draw younger fans into the sport. This is a profoundly sad piece of news. I simply wish to convey my deepest sympathies to Alison and Hollie. My thoughts are with you both at this terrible time.

Gavin Knight, Glasgow, Scotland

another legend passes on before his time. RIP Colin.

chris, Richmond, VA

sorry to see you die you were a great rallyer

lee philipson, cullompton, england

This is not fair! A BIG person of rally died in helicopter...RIP Colin, you was REALLY good...I still cant belive that...

Krsitian, Ostrava, Czech Republic

sadly after loosing Richard Burns and now we lose Colin McRae.. rallying has lost 2 of the best rally drivers from the uk.after meeting with colin at uk based events..he was so down to earth guy.always with a smile on his face,and his white teeth.i know find it hard to say what i want to say about colin....
"lost for words"
apart from we will sadly miss colin R.i.P
felt from tom uk rally fan

tom bowes, trimdon village, co durham

I grew up watching Colin progress from his Vauxhall Nova all the way through to the Subarus in which he became world champion. Colin had a huge hand in making Subaru who they are today and made every young car nut want to be just like him. Nobody could make a car to keep up with his talents.My sympathy goes out to all of his family , all who knew him and rally fans worldwide.

Doug Beckett, Raleigh, USA /NC

Shocking. Heart heartbreakingly sad news. My thoughts are with his family.

David, Newcastle,

R.I.P. Colin McRae. You where the best rally driver i ever seen.

And my thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

Mark Weaver, Plymouth, England

tragic a sad loss to motorsport and to the familly

sammy millar, kilmarnock ayrshire, scotland

Its a sad, sad day for motorsport. R.I.P

Steve Pearce, Lichfield, UK

This guy was a rallying legened very sad news,my thoughts go to all his family
RIP Colin McRae and family

Alan Moir, edinburgh,

Amazing but still fully understandable are condolences from all around the world; rest in peace Mr Colin

Adam Ledzinski, Giżycko, Poland

This is a very tragic event my thoughts and prayers go out to his surviving family, he will be missed deeply.

Bryan, Clarksburg, United Sates / WV

Its a very sad day. Such a loss of a greatly talented person. Our thoughts are with his family.

Gav Lee, Warrington, Cheshire

so sad if it is him. i first learnt of his talents through the computer games he endorsed. im actually quite shocked, i thought of him as a bit of legend, coming from nothing and proving you can achieve anything with dedication.

youll be missed colin. rip.

adam , nottingham, england

sad news from a big motorsport fan R.I.P. champ.

Gaz, LONDON ENGLAND,

I´m Portuguese and I would like to send my condolations to te family,is a great lost to the motorsport world,my tears are coming down my face...for me he will alIways be a GREAT AND THE ONLY ONE CHAMPION, hope that he could rest in peace...

Joaquim Dias, Sardoal, Portugal

Its sad that he has gone!

i loved the rally championships.. also the weird thing is that i was flying at 4PM in my friends mooney bravo over street in somerset! and to top this 4 people died around 4pm at reno airraces in nevada weird....

Andy hyatt, weston - super - mare, Somerset

god bless him

patrick, glasgow,

Dear Colin,
You were a true Gentleman, may you rest in peace.

The world has lost another great sportsman, what a huge shame and tragedy.

Warren, Auckland, New Zealand

rest in peacce great champion

eduardo pissarro, povoa de varzim, portugal

My hearfelt commiserations go out to Colin's family and families of friends accompanying him in his last flight. One of the world's truly great sportsmen!

Panos Boletis, Maidenhead,

Very sad news. A fantastic family.
Our thoughts and wishes are with all concerned.
Mary & Bobby Hood

Mary Hood, Forth, Scotland

On behalf on all your Irish fans , may you rest in peace.

Your talent brought us great joy and excitement and it is a true loss of a great sportsman.

Let me extend my sincere sympathies to all of the McRae family .

Ivor, from Galway, Ireland

Ivor Gleeson, Galway, ireland,

RIP Collin, everybody wont forget you.

nt, guangzhou, china

A Blow to the world and the families of everyone that left their lives in that chopper !
I wish them the strenght and the courage to coop with this loss.
All will be missed R.I.P.

Den van den Ende, 's-Gravenzande, The Netherlands

a tragic loss to the rally scene.
deepest condolences to his family and friends

mark poston, wolverhampton, west mids

what a shame,but he will only have a small mention on the news,it annoys me because he was a british world champian,,when thet old allcey george best died it was the main news topic for months,,,,,,,,,,,

andy atherton, st helens, england

Colin we will miss you so much. R.I.P.
Ladis Czech rep.

ladis, Mlada Boleslav,

Really sad news - and brings back sad and painful memories of Steve Hislop's death too.

My sincerest condolences to his loved ones.

Malcolm

Malc, SE England,

Sad news indeed, He will be missed

Big Jon, Bristol, England

The saddest news for years, RIP Colin, reunited with Richard Burns, and neither of you through the crazy stuff you made cars do, and thrilled us all by doing. And your son too, A dynasty truly, sadly cut short. Sad, Sad day

Dave, Birmingham, UK

this is very depressing im not a big rally fan but i really have no words to describe how i feel about this other then depressed

chris, orlando, usa

Cant believe it, its crazy how your life can change in an instant. RIP Colin, God bless xx

Emma & Lee Norris, norwich, Norfolk

He was the best.

alexander, newmarket, canada

oh my god, this is so tragic.... I can barely believe this has happen... rest in peace Colin, all the best for your family. You have been a hero of a sport that has declined since you retired

Craig, Harwich, Essex

Tragic news so sorry .............Peter Sinnott

Peter Sinnott, Glasgow, Scotland

I will always remeber you Collin .. you are absolut one of my bigest idol,, see you in heaven !

Todde, kristianstd, sweden

All i can say is R.I.P Colin, you was the best

Raj, London, UK

fantastic driver,saw him several times,very sad day.best wishes to all the family.

dave, midlands, uk

Absolutely devastating news , Colin was a gifted and remarkable driver and will be sorely missed . As somebody who got the chance to meet Colin , i will personally miss his talents in the Future ... My deepest condolances go out to this wife and family . . . RIP Colin McRae :o( .

David Bailey, Biddulph, Staffordshire

Goodbye to a legend. Will be missed.

chris, Westminster, United States

My thoughts are at the family of McRae. Deep mourning fulfills my heart, because also I was a fan of McRae. We may remember eternally him.
R.i.P.

Thomas, Berlin,

he was the boy like R.I.P

Keyz, Aberdeen, UK

This is a terrible tragedy.Our thoughts are with his wife and family.

Clive E, Burnley, Lancashire

So very very sad to hear the news about a true legend of the Rallying world.

I was weened on watching Colin and Richard Burns, out in the forests of North Yorkshire, no matter how cold, wet, windy and uncomfortable it became, my eyes and ears would always be alive to the sound of that Subaru 4 pot spitting and chattering past us on stage.

Their inspiration was incredibly strong to motorsport enthusiats the world over and I fear the future of rallying will be a lesser place without Colin, his influence, his opinion... Colin.

Thank you Colin, for creating a legacy for us to enjoy over and over again, for your spirit which will watch over those involved in the sport for ever more and for being you.... a great amongst men and the greatest rally driver I ever had the pleasure of watching, meeting and admiring.

Goodbye Colin, goodbye Jonny.

Your memories live on and on...

Nick.

nick brown, harrogate, United Kingdom

It's a great lost. I will pray for his family ans friends and wish them all the strength they need.

Sander (Holland)

sander, de,

RIP

Bob van Dam, Diemen, The Netherlands

Rest in peace collin. God will bless u. And my haert goes to the Family McRae

richard, beveren-waas , Belguim

biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii see u in heaven

bob, france, england

So Sad oh So Sad words fail me my thoughts and wishes go to the family left behind.
Jon & Tracey and family

jon, bristol,

Condolences to family and friends
Will be missed but always remembered by your fellow rally men in the Emerald Isle

Declan, dublin, Ireland

Bitish heoro of the finest understated kind. Brave, intelligent and modest. Spent some of our most enjoyable hours waiting to the fire breathing monster of Colin's car go by.

A true heoro.

Phil Rhodes, Enfield, Greater London

He was one of a kind.To tell you the truth i don't know what to say,part of me just doesn't want to beleive colin is dead.Colin will be missed by million of people all over the world from those who followed his rally career to those who played the games.I would like to send my condolences to colin's wife,family and friends.

mark pearce, accrington, lancashire

R.I.P Colin McRae

Gary Moore, Grimsby, NE. Lincolnshire

RIP Colin and the others in helicopter.

You were a great person who deserved better than to go out like this. I just hope your family can somehow overcome this.

Shaun, Livingston, Scotland

Rest of Peace "the graet Colin"
R.I.P [*] R.I.P

Aneta-Poland, Piastów,

World has lost another great man... [*]

jacob, Warsaw, Poland

missing you already symyathy to your family and friends and fellow rally fans you were an insperation never to be replaced thank you for the fantastic memories i cant belive we wont experience your amazing talent again

monty, attanagh, ireland

oh my god!! thats SO SAD!!!!! RIP

Mauricio, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

RIP Colin. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

Ben, Perth, Australia

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

kyle, Dunfermline,

Really will be missed! I stay quite near the crash site, alothough i was working on the time of the accadent! Rally Legend! actually seen him in his copter quite alot! Although my feelings go to his wife and daughter xx RIP COLIN AND JOHNNY RIP xx

Kevin Fagan, Lanark , scotland,

Colin was an insperation to everybody in sport, he gave 100% all of the time. He was by far the most exciting driver ever to grace WRC, a true genius. He was my hero growning up and a great role model. It is a sad day for all the families involved and for fans worldwide.

Eugene, Dublin, Ireland,

im absolutely gutted i grew up watching colin rallying it wasnt a very exciting sport until colin was unleashed on to the scene he dragged rally sport in to what it has become kicking and screaming it is now the ultimate car racing event much more exciting to watch than formula one and tour car racing i also grew up playing the Colin McRae rally games i feel a loss and im very sad for his family and for his passengers family i cant imagine what their going through right now its such a disaster.

ian, porth, wales / uk

COLIN TRIBUTE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
miss You Genious!!

yoozekk, PZN, PL

This is such a very, very sad day for his family...and indeed us all.

Alistair Urquhart, Dingwall, Scotland

Beause of him I started to watch wrc.
Rest in peace legend :(

Dario, Zagreb, Croatia

You were our hero mate. Hours spent walking the course in the dead of night, to find the best position to see your fire breathing rally car spit glowing embers on the course. Faster and braver than the rest.

Phil Rhodes, Enfield, Greater London

sad sad day i felt like i had a brother with colin , didnt meet him but what a hero . god bless him and his family

andy, birmingham , west midlands

A sad loss a great driver, and a good bloke will be greatly missed.

Neil Pinkerton, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Our condolences to all the Mcrae family at this moment in time.

From all the Afan Valley rally crew, near Port Talbot in South Wales.
Currently on holiday in Greece & woke up to hear this shocking news.

He was an inspitation to motorsport & always exciting to watch,being visibly quicker than anyone.

From all the boys in Glyncorrwg & Cymmer - you will be sadly missed along with your family & friends!

God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary (Afan Valley).

gary rogers, maesteg, wales

['] Will miss you

Konrad, Gdynia, Poland

A sad loss to the motor sport industry but even more so to his wife and everyone else involved in this tragic event. My heart felt feelings go to them at this time.

KW, Wirral, UK

God bless all who died in this horrible incident. Colin was a supreme sportsman and will sadly be missed by many. RIP all involved.

Matthew, Manchester, United Kingdom

we have lost another legend colin macrae will be greatly missed by me and millions of adoring fans rest in peace in the never ending rally course in the sky

simon bogulak, swindon, wiltshire england

Truely a sad day for motor sport and for both families in this very sad loss.

ryan mckelvie, dalgety bay, scotland

Very sad. Condolences to his family and friends too.

Sasa Bjelanovic, Vukovar, Croatia

Very sad news indeed. Colin was an amazing rally driver who inspired the creation of some of the best racing sim video games ever created. I will go out and buy the latest - D.I.R.T in tribute to him. RIP.

Peter Tilbrook, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia

Colin was always one of my favorites. Rallying is not to popular here in the states but I became a fan mainly because of him.. I will miss seeing him on SpeedVision.

Dale, Sacramento, California

rest in peace hero

empe tri, Rijeka, Croatia

My heart and love goes out to his family and friends we have lost a good man today,
I also feel very sad because the two children have died it is just not fair.

RIP

Dave, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

R.I.P. COLIN THANK YOU

TERRY, ASHTON , MANCHESTER

Colin McRae was an icon. I will never forget the feeling inide when he came bursting through the welsh forests in the impreza. He was undoubtably one of the worlds greatest ever drivers.

Martin Pavier, Doncaster,

my thoughts and best wishes are with his family.
he was an inspiration to alot of younge people today. i will always remember the famous jumps of austrailier as one of the most spectacular scenes in motorsport history
Colin McREA was a hero of mine and always will be
R.I.P

kevin Quinlan, LONDON,

Unlucky dude, you were a serious inspriation. People like me need people like you, and vice versa
Shame you've gone.

RIP, man

Matthew Pointon, endon, staffs

R.I.P. Heart goes out to the families. They will meet again on the other side.

Will, London,

One of the best rallye drivers ever. R.I.P., Colin.
Condolences from Spain.

Blu, Madrid, Spain

My thoughts of condulances go out to his family and friends it's such a shame to lose such a talented driver RIP Colin, Jonny and everone else that was in the helicopter

Daniel, Sarah and James Barnes, Hayes, middlesex, UK

RIP Colin McRae

Suzi Olsen, Ballarat, Australia

I am comletely shocked and typing in tears, I read the article and took ten minutes outside in the cold midnight air to stop my crying and regain myself. To loose such a fabulous person along with his muched loved son is the highest of sports tragedies. Colin Mccrae set a standard of in rallying that can never be met by many. He was competitive,a gentleman, a family man and a hero to thousands of fans.

He made the RAC ralley fun again!!!!

RIP Colin...we will all miss you more than could ever be expected.

Julie Wake, Preston, Lancashire

very very sad,,rip colin :(

gary , glasgow, scotland

R.I.P
The Greatest Rally Driver Ever.

James Gibson, Camberley, England, Surrey

it's one of the news i wish i hadn't read.....

world rally championship is poorer now...

RIP colin....

Name Withheld, Athens, Greece,

It is with great sorrow I read about Colins death, He... was imho one of the great pioneers of rallying and the the world ha s sufferd imensly from his passing. I can not enough express my sadness and my deepest prayers and thoughts go out to his wife and remaining dauhgter. I understand the loss they have endured and they should be so proud of having been part of his life. Like a Swedish reporter said: He himself was greater then rallying.

Sincerely

Pelle, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

A very sad loss :-((((((((((((((

Anne Morrison, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

R.I.P. Colin. Thanks for bringing excitement and adrenalin into our lives.

Martin, Bergen,

Colin McRae was an insparation to all up and coming rally driver and someone my brother admired greatly, my thoughts and sincere condolances are with his family at this very sad time.

Moira Murdoch (Alan Barr's Sister), Glasgow,

R.I.P

Liam, Staffs,

RIP Colin, Forever loved by the rally world

Janine , Turridd, Aberdeenshire

:*(

Colin was an inspiration to a nation when it came to using raw talent to make your way in life. He taught us all that even without i first class education, you could strive further than most. Reach for the stars my friend and never look back.

Robert Macnair, Jersey, Channel Islands

I dont belive that man like him is die,and bigger tragedy is because his son ..... i cant say anything more because every another word which wakeup memory on you hurt like worst pain...

all Serbian automotive comunity are in sorrow

RIP

micki, Novi Sad, Serbia

How can u put wat u have about Colin McRae. Till the police have found out the i.d of the people on board.

Phil, Dorset,

My thoughts are with his family and friends, he was an exciting, spectacular, supremely talented sportsman.

Rallying has lost one of it's true gentleman - he will be missed by many.

Iain E. Anderson, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

This is a tragedy and such a loss... R.I.P. Colin, you were always a joy to behold and a great inspiration to a whole generation of young drivers. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs McRae and family.

MIke, Prague, Czech Republic

I can't believe that he has died. A great driver and sportsman. Rally driving has now seen the sad loss of two of britian's most talented drivers, the other being the late Richard Burns. It is a sad day for motorsport. My feelings go out to his family

Al, Leicester, Leicestershire

My thoughts go out to his family he will be missed what a driver he was

Archie Frost, irvine,

I am absolutely shocked! He was my HERO! And his son too...omg!

May they both rest in piece.

My thoughts go out to all their family and friends.

Other than that, I'm just speechless...

Robert Mollers, Venlo, Netherlands

RIP :(

Pardo, VAN, Canada

I am from Poland. Death of this man is a great tragedy not only for fans in Great Britain but for Polish fans as well. Please accept my condolences.

Martin, Kraków,

This is a tradgedy for motorsport fans. This day will be remembered for many years. R.I.P Colin.

Tom Martin, Kilsyth, Australia

Im so sorry to hear this news, condolences to his family and friends

Felicity, Auckland, New Zealand

A sad sad day for anyone interested in motorsport

Dave, Okinawa, Japan

I'am sorry.

JAVIER, LA CORUÑA, SPAIN

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Metrowka, London, Polend

very sad day for the motorsport world

kris, Leeds,

First Bertie Fisher and son, now Colin and son. You will all be greatly missed

Henry Yorke, Sheffield, UK

Truely saddening news. I don't think the world has really got over the loss of Richard Burns, and now for another WRC legend to have is life ended so short is terrible news.

James Baldwin, Warwick,

Oh my god. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only Finn shocked by this. As much as we love our own Rally Champions, Colin surely was recognized here as a great competitor always trying to find the limits of what he and the car could do. As such he always seemed to have the same great stubborn mentality we Finns like to call sisu, and hence it feels like losing a great countryman. I'm sorry :(

sol, Jyväskylä, Finland

What can we say? One of the most exciting rally drivers in the world has been taken from us. Our hearts go out to to his Family at this sad time.

Paul, Cumbria, UK

RIP :(

Anne Klijnstra, Heerenveen, Netherlands

RIP colin a truely devistating thing to happen to him and his family, my thoughts now are with his family and loved ones.

Levi Forbes, ruthven, Scotland

I can't begin to say how sad I am. I've followed the WRC for almost 20 years and had the chance to talk to Colin and appreciate his driving. Tonight I had to send my Scottish friend a text telling him that his hero was probably dead. I've never felt so sick in my life........

Daniel v, North Wales,