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Motorsport Biography

Colin McRae

“Colin McR”

British · Lanark, Scotland · Born 1 January 1968

Rally Driver
25
goals

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The Flat Out Bull — the 1995 WRC champion and the most spectacular driver of his era.

Colin Steele McRae was born in Lanark, Scotland in 1968. He won the 1995 World Rally Championship — the first British and first Subaru champion. His driving style — sideways, flat-out, spectacular — made him the most entertaining driver in WRC history despite not always being the most consistent. He won 25 WRC rallies. His name lives on in the Colin McRae Rally video game franchise (later DiRT), which became one of the most successful racing game series in history. He died in a helicopter crash in September 2007 aged 39, alongside his son Johnny and two family friends. His legacy in rally driving remains enormous.

Famous For

Aggressive driving style and WRC Championship win

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive, spectacular, maximum attack approach

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Iconic rally driver who inspired Colin McRae Rally video game series

Best Known For

WRC Champion 1995

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • WRC Champion 1995
  • WRC wins 25
  • Subaru Impreza icon
Career Journey

Timeline

1987 📌 Professional rally debut
1991 🎯 First WRC event victory at Rally New Zealand
1993 📌 Joined Subaru World Rally Team
1995 🏆 WRC Drivers Championship winner
1997 📌 Moved to Ford World Rally Team
2002 📌 Joined Citroen World Rally Team
2004 📌 Retired from full-time WRC competition
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Colin McRae

Colin McRae was born in 1968 in Lanark.

Colin McRae is British.

Colin McRae played as a Rally Driver.

Career Timeline — Colin McRae
1987
Professional rally debut
1991
First WRC event victory at Rally New Zealand
1993
Joined Subaru World Rally Team
1995
WRC Drivers Championship winner
1997
Moved to Ford World Rally Team
2002
Joined Citroen World Rally Team
2004
Retired from full-time WRC competition
WRC Champion 1995
WRC wins 25
Subaru Impreza icon