Sep 4th, 2008 by RJ Menezes
Colin McRae was a legend. The renowned professional rally drive was a sight to behold in action and his famous days with Subaru have generated a cult following from his loyal fan-base. It seems that these fans have found a fitting way to pay tribute to the fallen rally star. He was killed, along with his son and a friend, in a tragic helicopter crash in September 2007.
Recently fans of Colin McRae turned up with more than 1,000 Subarus to celebrate the life of the Scottish rally star with a record-setting convoy. The convoy was led by McRae’s father, Jimmy McRae. It traveled 9 hours and 300 miles from McRae’s hometown to the headquarters of Prodrive. McRae was the first Briton to win the World Rally Championship Driver’s title and helped the Prodrive-led Subaru factory rally team win three straight WRC Constructors’ titles.
Once they arrived at Prodrive headquarters, 1,086 Subarus were arranged to spell McRae’s name and form the Scottish flag, stretching more than half a mile in length. The feat set a world record and then a second world record was set for the largest parade of cars as the Subarus left from the Prodrive test track.
All in all an estimated $70,000 was raised for McRae charities at the event. It was also a reason for all his fans to gather and remember a great man. Colin McRae was obviously the kinda person that left an impression, and now his fans have returned the favour and made an impression in the record books.
Above: Colin McRae was a legend whose time came too soon….
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