I came across this news in the forums today. I know many of you enjoyed the recently released DiRT so you will recognize this name as it’s been the name of the most popular rally racing series in video games. The man behind the Codemasters franchise, Colin McRae, was killed in a helicopter crash near his home in Scotland. Colin McRae was a former World Rally Champion and easily the most popular amongst video game fans.
He was an icon in the sport. I want to extend my prayers to his family. I hope that they get through this time.
September 16th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Thats terrible I feel for the family…
September 16th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Shocked an so young. He was the same age as me and his son was about the same age as my daughter. Just a shock to hear someone dying like that. Really sad.
September 16th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
[quote comment="54971"]well said everyone.
@Cleric, i wanted to make sure U360 shared its sympathies. Colin was rally gaming to us video heads and he was much more to those outside of gaming.
hopefully other gaming sites find it important enough to share with their communities. or they can join us in wishing his family and friends well.[/quote]
I wasn’t slamming you for reporting it or anything, I just wanted to detail where I heard it, so that everybody knew this isn’t a thing only gamers care about.
September 16th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
i know dude lol. i’m right there with ya in your sentiments.
September 16th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
i never knew anything about him but from what i hear he was amazing. I love racing of all sorts so I feel for everyone who races and passes away.
September 16th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
R.I.P -Colin Steele McRae- 5 August 1968 – 15 September 2007
September 18th, 2007 at 7:28 am
That is so sad, my thoughts go out to his family