30 Years Since McRae Became Britain’s First World Rally Champion

On November 22, 1995, Colin McRae celebrated his victory as the newly crowned world rally champion by performing celebratory donuts in a navy-blue Subaru Impreza at Chester racecourse. Accompanied by co-driver Derek Ringer, who waved a Saltire flag from the window, the scene became iconic for British rally fans. This moment marked a significant highlight in McRae’s career and solidified his legacy in motorsport history. The image of the spinning wheels and billowing smoke remains unforgettable.

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