Flat Out: The Life and Legacy of Colin McRae

Colin McRae was more than a World Rally Champion-he was a force of nature. Fearless, flamboyant, and uncompromising, McRae redefined what it meant to race at the limit. Flat Out: The Life and Legacy of Colin McRae is a full-throttle tribute to one of motorsport's most beloved icons. From his early days tearing through Scottish forests to his historic 1995 title win with Subaru, and from heartbreaking near-misses to unforgettable moments behind the wheel of Ford, Citroën, and beyond, this is the complete story of a driver who thrilled millions.

Told in vivid, easy-to-read narrative chapters, the book chronicles McRae's rallying career with fact-based detail, insider insights, and reflections from rivals, engineers, and co-drivers. It also explores his post-WRC adventures-including Dakar, Le Mans, and the X Games-and his lasting legacy through statues, memorials, and the groundbreaking Colin McRae Rally video game series. McRae's life ended far too soon, but his impact on the sport remains as enduring as the dust trails he left behind.

For lifelong rally fans and newcomers alike, this book is a celebration of courage, skill, and the eternal magic of going flat out.