Colin McRae was a name synonymous with the World Rally Championships. You'd eventually end up talking about him when the topic came up. With his unfortunate demise last September 15, the world became a little darker upon his passing.

Codemasters, the gaming company directly related to the series of racing games under the Colin McRae name, issued a public statement concerning the loss of one of their most prominent figures. In a very somber announcement they had this to say:

For over ten years, Colin was part of the Codemasters family and it was a privilege to have a man recognised as a true legend on the team. He always took a keen interest in the game experience, wanting to make sure it was without equal in its portrayal of the sport. His contribution was inspirational and brought his technical expertise and passion for rally driving to each and every McRae game. Through the popularity of those games, he brought a whole new audience to the sport itself.