Jimmy McRae 5 Times British Rally Champion Interview

For the first time on RUclips, previously only available on DVD, we are showing our interview with Jimmy McRae in full.
Father of Colin and Alistair, Jimmy is a rally legend in his own right. 5 times British Rally Champion and active in the Group B era, here he tells us all about his career.

[@mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

Thanks so much for uploading this. Often overlooked by the exploits of Colin, Jimmy McRae is most definitely a rallying legend. His rivalry with Russell Brookes in particular was great to follow.

[@enwins]

@@mickrichBMXWRXJapan I agree. A legend

[@struanwardrope2918]

Brilliant video a true gentleman

[@enwins]

Thank you. And yes, a real gentleman. A real pleasure to interview

[@johnodonnell2138]

Legend say no more .

[@enwins]

Absolutely. A really nice man too!

[@stevenwilson5737]

Awesome 👏 insightful memories, I have one myself I’m 44 now but back in 94 me and my father Charles Wilson who knew Jimmy met up at Carinbaan Lochgilphead Argyll Jimmy was with a very young Alastair and we all watched a very young Colin tare through the Argyll rally in his SMT sponsored Nova!

[@enwins]

Those memories are priceless

[@mairesavage6815]

Thanks so Much brilliant to see...met him in Mayo ireland in 2022 at a Dèjà vu drive got small interview, he finished with 7 Circuit of Ireland wins 4 of the Marathon and 3 of Shorter ones@paddy Sullivan VHS 📼 1990s Cork ireland

[@enwins]

Thank you for sharing

[@tonygoggins3179]

This was the man that got me into rallying
West cork rally
Cork 20
Circuit of ireland
When he drove Vauxhall chevette hsr brilliant

[@enwins]

I think Jimmy vs Russell. World of sport. Got me hooked too

[@whalescan]

I remember him on the Gwynedd Rally in the late 70s with the SMT Magnum

[@enwins]

I hope the video brought back good memories