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NETWORK Q RAC RALLY
ENGLAND
1994
“This was Colin’s first win on his home WRC International event. He had shown winning pace on previous RAC rallies but had never pulled it off. This event was a very proud moment for myself and Margaret, the crowds were amazing. He made it look easy!”
Jimmy McRae, Colin’s father
“At this time in Colin’s career (1994/95/96) I was living in Canada, I watched from afar as he achieved the wins and results that he had worked so hard for. It was always his goal, ever since we first met, to be the best in the world. He was climbing the ladder very rapidly due to his talent and dedication.”
Alison McRae, Colin’s wife
50° Rac Rally Chester20-23 November 1994
| Pilots | Car | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
1. McRae Colin - Ringer Derek |
Subaru Impreza 555 |
5:17:25 |
|
2. Kankkunen Juha - Grist Nicky |
Toyota Celica GT-Four |
5:20:58 |
|
3. Thiry Bruno - Prévot Stéphane |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
5:27:37 |
Overall Classification
| Pilots | Car | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
4. Blomqvist Stig - Melander Benny |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
5:30:13 |
|
5. Vatanen Ari - Pons Fabrizia |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
5:34:25 |
|
6. Auriol Didier - Occelli Bernard |
Toyota Celica Turbo 4W |
5:47:57 |
|
7. Evans Gwyndaf - Davies Howard |
Ford Escort RS 2000 |
5:52:24 |
|
8. Habig Jan - Judd Douglas |
Ford Escort RS Cosworth |
5:53:16 |
|
9. Mäkinen Tommi - Harjanne |
Seppo Nissan Sunny GTi |
5:53:25 |
|
10. De Mevius Grégoire - Lux Willy |
Opel Astra GSi 16V |
5:53:54 |
After 520 kilometers of special stages, McRae finished more than 3 minutes and 30 seconds ahead of the runner-up. And upon arrival at the Chester racecourse, Colin made a promise to his cheering fans: he would return 12 months later... and he would do so fighting for the world title. “That was incredible, I have never experience anything quite like that last special stage: there were so many people and they were all there for me, with the flags of Scotland" he said excitedly at the end of the rally.
Nothing is left to anyone
As he drove through the woods of Wales and his native Scotland, no car could get close to McRae. His Subaru Impreza 555 was the fastest around every corner. Finally, Colin had a car in his hands that would allow him to win his home race. While other drivers battled each other for the title, Colin danced on the dirt roads to the rhythm of the pace notes dictated by Derek Ringer. They won 16 of the 29 special stages. The pair were second fastest out of nine and never finished a special stage lower than fourth position. What a victory it was!
