There won’t be a dry eye in the house when rally fans see what the Citroen World Rally Team has planned for next week’s McRae Rally Challenge. They are planning to bring a Citroen Zsara World Rally Car to the event for Argentine Rally winner Kris Meeke to drive.
Given the unique nature of this event being staged to commemorate the 20th anniversary of McRae’s World Rally title, Citroen have decided to make their own special tribute to McRae by having the vehicle liveried as it was 12 years ago when he drove for the team. A fitting gesture which only goes to highlight the esteem in which Colin was held the world over by his colleagues, competitors and fans.
The significance of Kris Meeke driving a Citroen in Colin McRae’s colours will provide the Knockhill crowd with a truly mesmerising spectacle.
The unmistakable Colin McRae in the Citroen Zsara WRC
Two weeks ago, at the end of the final stage of Rally Argentina, on one of the toughest events in the World Rally Championship calendar, and on the occasion of his first WRC victory, an emotional Meeke’s first thoughts were not about himself. His first words to the waiting pack of journalists and photographers were: “The one person who I owe the most isn’t here. This one’s for Colin.”
Because of that, when Meeke fires up the Zsara and drives it out of the Paddock on to the track for the first time on Saturday 16th May he will undoubtedly be met by a groundswell of popular support and a huge wave of emotion .
Full event details and timetable for this remarkable and memorable event can be found on Knockhill website with discounted tickets available on line up to midnight of Friday 15th May or at the gate each day.
