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« on: October 23, 2011, 09:06:47 AM » |
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Its not looking good at all.
Seems Simoncelli came off and was hit by Edwards and Rossi and his helmet came off in the incident. Hope to god he's OK but Im fearing the worst.
Race cancelled
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 09:17:36 AM » |
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RIP Simoncelli, sad day
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 09:18:22 AM » |
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Autosport now reporting this as a fatality. RIP Marco.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 09:19:31 AM » |
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RIP Marco  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2011, 09:21:58 AM » |
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Anyone else up to watch Sepang MotoGP? Simoncellis crash was severe and now just waiting to see the news.
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 09:24:00 AM » |
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Thread in Motorcycle Racing. Marco succumbed to his injuries.
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2011, 10:14:45 AM » |
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OH teacake OFF! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. That is really gateauxy news. He shook things up. RIP.
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2011, 10:42:41 AM » |
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Horrible.
He was a real flamboyant rider and made races much more interesting.
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2011, 10:47:37 AM » |
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RIP Marco.  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2011, 10:49:14 AM » |
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Indeed, RIP
Read the report but nothing said about cause. Sounded like a simple racing accident, but anyone have any details?
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2011, 10:56:05 AM » |
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Such a shame. He wasn't popular with others but I loved his attitude. He didn't give a crap. RIP.
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2011, 11:04:45 AM » |
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Shocking news, RIP Marco.
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2011, 11:06:10 AM » |
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Simoncelli low sided on a right hander, then the bike suddenly caught some grip and whilst still in a low-side position came back on to the racing line.
Colin Edwards had no chance to avoid hitting him, riding into his back. Rossi likewise, only he didn't hit his back, but took Simoncelli's helmet off.
Initial reports said that Marco regained consciousness briefly but I don't think there could ever have been a positive outcome.
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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2011, 11:07:21 AM » |
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Very sad r.i.p marco |
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« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2011, 11:07:35 AM » |
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Indeed, RIP
Read the report but nothing said about cause. Sounded like a simple racing accident, but anyone have any details?
From what I saw on the footage, he lost the front end, tried to get the bike back up with his knee, the bike dragged him across the circuit in front of Edwards and Rossi and they unfortunately couldn't avoid him, it was a normal accident with a horrible ending. |
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« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2011, 11:10:31 AM » |
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Thanks for clarifying guys n' girls - sad news, but sympathy to Edwards and Rossi too; they'll be feeling pretty gateaux about it all
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« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2011, 11:13:37 AM » |
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what a sad sad loss to the world of motorcycle racing ... RIP side show bob...
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« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2011, 11:15:23 AM » |
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Watching the replays on YouTube there were links to plenty of other accidents where riders ended up on the floor in the middle of a pack, one where a Supersport rider took a motorcycle in the face and walked away.
Appears to be a tragic and somewhat freak accident. Whereas Las Vegas organisers could be criticised for putting too many cars on too small a track, I don't see that there can be much to learn from this one other than motorsport being dangerous and unpredictable.
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« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2011, 11:18:11 AM » |
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From what you've described HH, I'd agree. Just a tragic accident
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« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2011, 11:21:59 AM » |
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RIP Marco... I was so looking forward to watching you race in Moto GP next year :'(
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« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2011, 12:11:15 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2011, 02:11:36 PM » |
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Horrific accident. He'll be sorely missed in GP racing. |
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« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2011, 03:40:45 PM » |
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Is that incase we don't believe it?
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« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2011, 05:39:25 PM » |
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Is that incase we don't believe it?
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« Reply #25 on: October 23, 2011, 06:20:06 PM » |
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RIP Marco. He certainly brought something else to MotoGP. From what I saw it was a racing incident, there was absolutely nothing Edwards or Rossi could do to avoid the falling bike and rider.
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« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2011, 07:40:07 PM » |
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« Reply #27 on: October 23, 2011, 07:59:29 PM » |
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Sad day, hope Valentino and Colin get over it. RIP Marco.
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« Reply #28 on: October 23, 2011, 08:32:45 PM » |
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R.I.P Marco, such a wonderful character who brought light to MotoGP. He was doing so well. x
Rossi and Edwards must be so shaken up with the way it happened. Unavoidable and such a shame.
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« Reply #29 on: October 23, 2011, 08:37:00 PM » |
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Was shocked to see the footage of this - the guy was a real hero on a bike deffo would have been a contender for the championship next year!
RIP Marco!
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