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10-23-2011, 05:37 PM
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Marco Simoncelli from Italy, who was on Team Gesini Honda, was killed today in the race in Malaysia. He was hit by by two other riders, Colin Edwards, and Valentino Rossi. Another tragic loss in the racing community. Godspeed Marco you will be missed.  |
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10-23-2011, 05:44 PM
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R.I.P. indeed, I hope it was quick for him. Edwards and Rossi had no chance of missing him the way him and the bike came back in line.
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10-23-2011, 06:00 PM
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Yes, a sad day again. Simoncelli was damn good rider, usually the fastest on a non-factory bike, and had what it took to be a winner. He was trying to save a lowside, but was too far off on the side of the bike, just hanging onto it really. Terrible. If anyone is offended by these pictures, I will remove them:     Last edited by gunnar; 10-23-2011 at 06:25 PM. |
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10-23-2011, 06:20 PM
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not a good couple weeks for the motorsport community....to see a rider laing prone like that on the track not moving is a horrible sight. I'd say there will be a few racing organization going through safety audits to see what, if anything, they can do to try to minimize fatalities. |
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10-23-2011, 07:18 PM
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I saw that this morning before NASCAR. Shit was crazy! He straight got hit by a motorcycle as he tumbled across the course. Something I don't know is, how did he lose it? EDIT: Excuse the question, I didn't read the thread before I posted. I didn't just look over the pictures. Last edited by NoobCrawler; 10-23-2011 at 07:32 PM. |
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10-23-2011, 07:24 PM
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He lowsided through the turn, most riders would let go of the bike, but I have a feeling his leg could have been caught under the fairing, he was much further over on the side than normal.
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10-23-2011, 08:56 PM
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Wow that is crazy, I missed the race this morning and have it on a recording for Tuesday. I have to say that it is a tragedy that this happened to Marco. It was a pleasure to watch him this season, he really was doing well. Last season he averaged what 10th place and this season he lead quite a few laps and was trading with the big guys. I will also say that I am sorry for Edwards and Rossi, even though it looks like they couldnt do anything they must be going through those moments over and over in their head thinking that they could have done something. A reminder that even though riding on a track is very safe it is still a dangerous activity. Ok I just watched the video, I dont understand what happened and how he ended up cutting back across the track like that. I almost feel like he passed out or something, why didnt he move at all? A very weird incident indeed. Last edited by SMR 510RR; 10-23-2011 at 09:06 PM. |
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10-23-2011, 09:11 PM
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Very sad,i just watched the vid on youtube,his helmut came flying off during the collision,very sad...RIP.
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10-23-2011, 09:19 PM
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Absolutely gutted this morning when i saw it. Unfortunately as it happened it looked all to familiar to Shoya Tomizawa's death at San Marino last year in the Moto2 class. Simoncelli has been pretty much the only entertainment this year in MotoGP, since Rossi jumped on a shite bike and Repsol Honda started hiring sulky, complaining, boring, bitches. We went to the Misano round last month and unlike most of the grid (Rossi included) Simoncelli really couldn't do enough for his fans. If heart courage and determination counted as points, Marco would have been world champ many times over. Sadly missed. The double tragedy is Simoncelli and Rossi were really good mates. Rossi had taken him under his wing and was pretty much the only guy that spoke up for him this year after some "enthusiastic" over takes. I expect to read that this incident will cause Rossi to rethink his career path, i'd put money on him announcing his retirement in the next few weeks. A tragedy for Simoncell's family and loved ones. Mega tough times for Rossi (i know they weigh up the risks, but can you imagine running your mate over with your bike and effectively killing him) And a mega loss for racing fans everywhere. To give the folks that don't watch MotoGP a rough idea on what he had to put up with this year. Pedrosa refused to shake hands with Simoncelli.FLV - YouTube Sure he had made a few mistakes but certainly no more than Lorenzo, Rossi, etc. Instant hero status here as far as i'm concerned. Lorenzo and Simoncelli lock horns after Estoril QP - YouTube That's the world champ he's not taking any shit from  Cheers Mark |
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10-24-2011, 01:37 PM
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I agree Pedrosa and Stoner are snivelling little brats, while Dovizioso, Bautista, and Simoncelli, that 250cc class of 08 - 09 are all great racers and exciting competitors. Talking with a friend yesterday, we too agreed this could really hit Rossi in a way that ends his career, but I do hope, like Dijiro Kato's death lit a fire in Sete Gibernau, it's the thing that spurs him on to grab that elusive 10th world championship in the name and memory of his close friend, the would-be world champion, Marco Simoncelli. RIP Marco. You will be deeply missed. | |
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10-24-2011, 02:40 PM
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10-24-2011, 04:22 PM
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I feel very sad today, Marco was the only reason I watched MGP, it was one of those moments where I didn't believe it, it wasn't possible...but it was true ...I'll miss you dude... |
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10-24-2011, 05:08 PM
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10-24-2011, 06:29 PM
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The first shot was onboard with Bautista who was right behind him when he began crashing. You can see he looses the front wheel, then gets his elbow under it and picks the bike up in an attempt to save it, and then Bautista and Hayden are past and Sic is out of the camera view. Then it switches to outside view as Sic's front wheel has regained traction and turned the bike to the inside across the racing line right into the path of both Edwards and Rossi. The way the bike came up, left Sic hanging off the side, not able to get back up on the saddle, that's how he is in the outside shot when he gets hit.
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10-25-2011, 12:25 AM
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That's exactly why my Bro Rich quit racing superbikes. One day and one too many wrecks, he just said, "Wow, I'm really lucky to only have a bum wrist!" And that was it. If not for young men with something to prove, action sports would be dead. It takes a redbull / no fear mentality to be able to push the envelope further, and further for the win. Hopefully he went quick and didn't have to suffer |
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10-25-2011, 12:25 AM
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Another way to look at it is that he died doing what he loved to do
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