Racing has been in Colin’s blood since his childhood. A successful boy karter he is now one of the top drivers in the British Touring Car Championship which tends to be pretty all-consuming, especially during the racing season.
When not engaged in training, preparation or racing Colin loves to chill by listening to the Foo Fighters, watching Man United or spending time reading or walking his three Jack Russells; Harry, Jimmy and Dennis, and his Labrador; Ruby.
Some other facts about the 27-year old you mightn’t know:
- Born: 21 March 1982 in Newry County Down
- Height: 5ft 8 in / 173 cms
- Education: Portadown College and Stirling University (from where he obtained a BA Hons in Business Studies)
- Family: two brothers, Gary (an ex-Formula Renault racer), James and son Lewis
- Pets: four dogs and some tropical fish
- Favourite sports: Soccer, karting and running
- Favourite food and drink: Mum’s Sunday Roast / Guinness
- Favourite hobbies: Reading, running or fishing
- Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption
- Favourite holiday destination: Tenerife
- Racing car he’d most like to drive: Aussie V8
- Favourite Roadcar: BMW X5
- Motorsport hero: Joey Dunlop
- Ambitions: To win the WTCC title
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