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Malaysian MotoGP - Marco Simoncelli

#1 Post by Willopotomas » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:05 am

Hope he's ok. But after watching a replay, it's not looking good. If he survives that he's a very lucky boy indeed.

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#2 Post by Willopotomas » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:21 am

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.

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#3 Post by Samray » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:35 am

RIP Marco. :smt012


American rider Edwards also fell but escaped serious injury
Not quite so ... could be the end of his career too.
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#4 Post by Kwackerz » Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:35 am

Absolutely gutted beyond belief, trying to get my head round it.
Hairbear Bunch was my favourite MotoGP rider alongside Rossi. I feel so sorry for Vale and Colin who apparently hit him (havent seen any footage) and the lad's helmet came off. I think, in my own mind that when that happens, in such an incident that he got the better of the sad endings. Better to burn out than to fade away, better to go quickly than be held captive by brain injury, which I would imagine wouldve been the result had he survived.

Rest in Peace Marco. You sit alongside the greats now on the best grid in the world. Miss you already.
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#5 Post by Falco9 » Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:47 am

Kwackerz wrote:Absolutely gutted beyond belief, trying to get my head round it.
Hairbear Bunch was my favourite MotoGP rider alongside Rossi. I feel so sorry for Vale and Colin who apparently hit him (havent seen any footage) and the lad's helmet came off. I think, in my own mind that when that happens, in such an incident that he got the better of the sad endings. Better to burn out than to fade away, better to go quickly than be held captive by brain injury, which I would imagine wouldve been the result had he survived.

Rest in Peace Marco. You sit alongside the greats now on the best grid in the world. Miss you already.
Couldn't have put it better myself. A wonderful person, a superb rider and the MotoGP paddock is now a lot poorer place without him.

I wonder if Lorenzo, Stoner & Pedrosa now have any pangs of regret about slagging him off for his riding style? I thought he was fantastic and I'm truly saddened by his loss

RIP Marco

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#6 Post by mangocrazy » Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:50 am

Terrible loss. Haven't seen the accident (not sure I want to), but Marco was a future World Champion and a real racer. He was one of the reasons I watch MotoGP. Sad, sad loss, but as Kwackerz says, probably a better end than living the rest of his days as a cabbage.

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#7 Post by D-Rider » Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:40 pm

mangocrazy wrote:Terrible loss. Haven't seen the accident (not sure I want to)
Same here

Absolutely shocking news.

It's a huge blow for racing - Marco was a breath of fresh air - but that's nothing compared to the loss for his family and friends.
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#8 Post by Falcorob » Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:00 pm

A sad end to a truly promising career. One that promised style, talent, flamboyance, and a little devil may care attitude.

RIP Sideshow Marco. You will be missed. :smt085 :smt085
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#9 Post by BikerGran » Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:19 pm

I heard this on the radio driving home from a weekend away, thought it was some kind of spoof at first - a very sad loss to his family and friends and a great loss to racing.
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#10 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:05 pm

Horrible accident - I suspect that the health and safety tossers will try to make a case but...

I fear we have also seen the end of Rossi and Edwards


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#11 Post by DavShill » Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:30 pm

Desperately sad news. It was an awful crash. I think it will be enough for Edwards to call it a day.... maybe Rossi too. He was always such a happy presence when interviewed. I can't imagine how Edwards must be feeling -him about to retire and being involved in the fatal accident of one of the best young guns for years.
RIP Marco - we'll all miss you.

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#12 Post by woodbutcher » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:11 pm

would have been a future champion! RIP side show bob (no disrespect but that was his nickname in our house)

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#13 Post by Firestarter » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:15 pm

Absolutely unbelievable accident, made my stomach turn when I saw it, with the loss of someone who was part of the future of the sport.

A racing accidnet, pure & simple, but no doubt it will have ramifications for MotoGP. Must be really hard for Edwards, absolutely nothing he could have done there.

RIP Marco, you will be missed.
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#14 Post by randomsquid » Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:06 pm

Terrible news and an awful crash. RIP.
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#15 Post by Kwackerz » Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:25 pm

Colin and Vale have made short statements, Rossi on Twitter, Colin on Facebook:

http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detai ... ewsid=5947

http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detai ... ewsid=5948

That in itself is a bit of a relief, not due to being a fan and wanting them to race but because of who they are, the men behind the helmets. I hope and pray they both continue to cope with it, they'll no doubt have proper people there to help if they need them, but nevertheless I pray they bounce back from the tragedy.
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