McRae honoured by Motor Sport Hall of Fame

21st February 2012

The late Colin McRae has become the first rally driver to be inducted into the Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame.

The 1995 world champion's father Jimmy and long-time co-driver Nicky Grist collected the award from Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart, and David Richards, McRae's boss in his Prodrive Subaru years.

"We're very honoured," said Jimmy McRae. "I don't think Colin realised what a popular guy he was.

"To be inaugurated into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame is special because it's mainly a racing community, so to be the first rally driver to win it is quite fantastic.

"As a family we are so honoured this has happened, everyone loved the Colin McRae style of driving and it's shown by the following he has."