Current British Rally Champion Mark Higgins contacted Manx Radio this morning (Wednesday).
The Manx driver says his thoughts are with the family at such a sad time.
Mark is in Scotland today attending the private funeral of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae.
He says it's been a devastating period for motorsport:-
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