RIP Marco Simoncelli

Thanks Arrab, reading your post has reinforced my thoughts on this tragedy, like you, I haven't been able to post anymore than a few words.



I'm sure most of us have similar thoughts in regards to Marco, somehow well all knew that one day he would be right up there making a race of it with the current leaders, and maybe even with his great friend Vale. Now though its not to be, in the most horrific of circumstances a true shining light has left us way too soon, 24 years of age....way too soon.



I also am feeling regret for over criticizing any rider in this sport, for this I do apologize for they risk their lives every time they get out on track, more often than not our passion gets in the way of our better judgement, a Human trait, and only through such a Human tragedy can this awful trait be highlighted.



The blame game is not appropriate here as this incident is a tragic culmination of many circumstances. Evaluation of the circumstances must be left for another time as for now we need to devote our energies to remembering the young man, the racer, the talent, the bravery, the fun, the wonderment and the sacrifice.



To Colin and Vale.......may you both not feel any way to blame. My best wishes to you both



You will be sadly missed Marco, with your larger than life persona.. A huge loss.

Damn great posts as has been mentioned but the relief it gives all is comforting thanks everyone.

Arriving home from work yesterday the first thing my 11yr old son said to me "Dad I'm still thinking of Marco it wasn't a good day at school today"....wow I thought here is my kid absorbed from the terrible circumstance we watched together (sometimes I wished he didn't get to see the replays) and during the time waiting we both cried on each others shoulders, I and I'm sure he will never forget this day, I look at this now that its one of those special moments in my life with my growing son as strange as it may sound.

Ciao again Marco we will always remember you !

By the way top pics.....

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Marco is on his last flight home. Arrival in Fiumicino expected for just after 6am tomorrow. Still hasn't sunk in

Anyone wishing to send a direct email with a message of condolences may do so here:

[email protected]

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It hasn't sunk in for me yet ieder. Thanks for the email adress. There is also a remembrance page on motogp.Please keep us informed of his news.

FTE, thanx for sharing. It would only sound "strange" to people who dont get it. All of us posting here do get it. I was just having this conversation with Levi. And we both agreed how great the posts hav been and how comforting it is talking to people of like mind.

Three days after the accident, and I am still spending half my time on line reading articles and posts, and thinking about this crash.

Something about this has really rocked me.........

It puts a lot of .... in perspective !!!

Talpa said:

Thanks Arrab, reading your post has reinforced my thoughts on this tragedy, like you, I haven't been able to post anymore than a few words.



I'm sure most of us have similar thoughts in regards to Marco, somehow well all knew that one day he would be right up there making a race of it with the current leaders, and maybe even with his great friend Vale. Now though its not to be, in the most horrific of circumstances a true shining light has left us way too soon, 24 years of age....way too soon.



I also am feeling regret for over criticizing any rider in this sport, for this I do apologize for they risk their lives every time they get out on track, more often than not our passion gets in the way of our better judgement, a Human trait, and only through such a Human tragedy can this awful trait be highlighted.



The blame game is not appropriate here as this incident is a tragic culmination of many circumstances. Evaluation of the circumstances must be left for another time as for now we need to devote our energies to remembering the young man, the racer, the talent, the bravery, the fun, the wonderment and the sacrifice.



To Colin and Vale.......may you both not feel any way to blame. My best wishes to you both



You will be sadly missed Marco, with your larger than life persona.. A huge loss.

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Yo Talps - Great post.



I dont think you are alone in feeling regret for some of the things we all say from time to time.



As a community though we are all on the same page when it comes to loving this sport...occasionally we get a bit carried away with our own pettiness and silly allegiances but each and every rider out there does what we would all love to be doing...and they do it at such an incredible level of skill that I can only begin to imagine the dedication and bravery it takes to make it to the top at this level and push these machines to the extent these guys do.



To be honest you need forums like this one to have a good mix of views and if everyone agreed about everything there would be nothing to discuss and it would be no fun to be involved in such stagnant discourse ....as long as everyone at least tries to keeps things in perspective and be objective is all you can ever ask for.



If you look at some of the other forums on the web dedicated to motorsports this one stands head and shoulders above them (with the exception of motomatters) even though things in here also at times can get very heated and degenerate into mindless drivel.....but at Powerslide we are very lucky to at least have a good mix of views and perspectives and most of the time the members dont need moderating because in general people show a level of restraint and respect that simply doesnt exist on these other forums. Mindless rider bashing for no reason is senseless and as you say all these guys deserve our respect....even the ones we personally dont gel with.



In the end we all come here to talk about the best sport in the world. From the highs we witnessed with Casey winning his 5th race in a row at his home track on his birthday to take his second title in style..... to the inevitable lows we witness from time to time such as the tragic event at Sepang that took one of our brightest stars way before his time.....but dont expect me to stop taking the piss out of you anytime soon if I feel you deserve it.....it would be a far poorer place without you - but I aint gonna make it too easy for ya

Isn't it amazing what Marcos death has brought out in people? I have never seen such an outpouring of emotions ever. I have spoken to blokes about this that have had tears in their eyes, stoner fans stand with Rossi fans and Scotty actually made sense



I never would have imagined that this one man could have such an effect on people. I thought it was strange that I teared up over a man I had only said 3 or 4 words to, but clearly I am not alone.



Marco, you truly are and continue to be an amazing dude

Sat back reading through these words, and can think of nothing to add, RIP Marco.



A big thankyou to the Powerslide community. Some wonderful words on this thread, too many to credit, and they have all helped.

Let me relay a story of how this has affected people, if I may.



My wife is not a great watcher of motorcycle racing, it is just of no interest to her but she tolerates my love of it.



As is often the case she sat down with me to watch the race, with both fully expecting that she would last a lap or two before deciding that she was going shopping, or finding any excuse to get away from me (we have been married a while after all). Unfortunately this was not to be the case on Sunday as instead she found herself sitting there, dumbstruck, horrified and feeling pain she had never felt for someone she did not know.



Today she expressed what it meant to her and how much it meant to her that she could not leave the compulsive viewing of the telecast as commentators, crowd and us alike all wished that good news would come through, all the while having that sinking gut feeling, but we still hoped. She even admitted today she shed a tear and does not know why. She is mystified and in wonder at what and why.



And today, she tells me at work people were watching a replay of the Moto2 on TV when it ended and the MotoGP was to be shown. She tells how she stood up in front of the six or so people there and told them that she would be turning off the TV as what happened was to upsetting. She had no complaints or objections and the TV was switched off to words of those present thanking her for ensuring that their minds were not so affected as have those who have seen it.



She sat tonight and talked and talked about it, how much it hurts, how she hopes that the footage is burnt and lost, but how images of people she does not know have touched her so.



Sorry, but this is the impact of Sunday.











Gaz

I saw on Gpone that he landed this morning in Italy and was accompanied by his dad, girlfriend, Valentino and Casey and his wife. Would be nice if Vale and Casey swept all their petty grievances under the carpet in the same way some of us have here. Really does give you a different outlook on life doesnt it.

spooky said:

I saw on Gpone that he landed this morning in Italy and was accompanied by his dad, girlfriend, Valentino and Casey and his wife. Would be nice if Vale and Casey swept all their petty grievances under the carpet in the same way some of us have here. Really does give you a different outlook on life doesnt it.

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I think the riders have put their differences aside over this and all comments have seemed heartfelt to me.

spooky said:

I saw on Gpone that he landed this morning in Italy and was accompanied by his dad, girlfriend, Valentino and Casey and his wife. Would be nice if Vale and Casey swept all their petty grievances under the carpet in the same way some of us have here. Really does give you a different outlook on life doesnt it.

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Serious unshakable respect.

http://www.supersport.com/motorsport/motogp/news/111025/Simoncellis_body_back_in_Italy



Simoncelli's body back in Italy





The body of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli was flown back to Italy on Tuesday following a fatal accident in the Malaysian grand prix.



Simoncelli's father, Paolo, and fellow rider Valentino Rossi were aboard the flight that arrived at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci airport near dawn and they were greeted by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Petrucci.



A public viewing of Simoncelli's body is planned for Wednesday in the city theater of his hometown, Coriano, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday.

Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries after he lost control of his Honda on Sunday and swerved across the track, straight into the path of American rider Colin Edwards and Rossi.



Rossi, the seven-time world champion, was a good friend of Simoncelli's.

"Marco was a star and I'll never forget him," said the normally radiant Rossi, who was wearing a black hat and sweatshirt. "There are a lot of memories that I'll hold onto. We were together everyday, we trained together and racing was our passion. We already knew that this was something that can happen."



Rossi, who is struggling with Ducati this season, dismissed speculation that he might retire in the aftermath of the crash.

"I never said that. It was probably made up just to sell newspapers," Rossi said.



Simoncelli, who was 24, was a rising star in the sport and with his trademark mop of curly hair was beloved by Italy's legions of motorcycle racing fans.

He won the 250cc world title in 2008 and was predicted by many to be a future MotoGP world champion.



Petrucci ordered a minute's silence before all football matches Sunday and players wore black armbands as a tribute to the young rider.

"On Sunday when we held a minute's silence there was a total demonstration of how much this kid was loved," Petrucci said. "We're here to demonstrate the love and affection for this kid."

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I have never had any interest or attention for the bike numbers in racing, and i dont know why since yesterday every half an hour #58 flashes in my head. Sleep soft Super Sic.

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Well done Pigeon! Nice work.

Marco's dad was just on the Italian news. It is unbelievable how brave and strong that man is. His wife too..who said everyone should stop shedding tears...Marco wouldn't have wanted anyone to cry. Probably true too...though too hard not to.

Gresini is looking like a ghost. There were also Dr Costa and Pernat interviewed. Everyone looks aged 10 years overnight.

The funeral will be televised on RAI on thursday.

Bikergirl said:

Marco's dad was just on the Italian news. It is unbelievable how brave and strong that man is. His wife too..who said everyone should stop shedding tears...Marco wouldn't have wanted anyone to cry. Probably true too...though too hard not to.

Gresini is looking like a ghost. There were also Dr Costa and Pernat interviewed. Everyone looks aged 10 years overnight.

The funeral will be televised on RAI on thursday.

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Thanks Bikergirl. Dang, talk about having a pulse on your own son's attitude about living and having the strength to voice it. Personally, having seen my parents see one of their own son's die, I think part of this talk is also human shock. But its is inspiring to hear them speak like this validate that their son was about living life. Though everybody grieves differently, I think many are going to continue to shed many tears and having depressing reflective moments.



Regarding the funeral, we in the States barely got a blip of the news, and it only was relegated to Speed channel and ESPN. I didn't detect any reporting on it in the main stream news networks. Keep in mind, I did see this news report on Dan Wheldan's tragic passing. I hope somebody is considerate enough to record it and post a few clips on youtube.

Sic was fast and tough, and didn't feel like he had to apologize for that. It was his apparent fearlessness that made others worried, much more than his actual 'dangerous maneuvers' or mistakes, that were not worse than those of many others.

Now he has joined all the other fallen riders in Racers' Heaven. Rest in peace Marco.

Bikergirl said:

Marco's dad was just on the Italian news. It is unbelievable how brave and strong that man is. His wife too..who said everyone should stop shedding tears...Marco wouldn't have wanted anyone to cry. Probably true too...though too hard not to.

Gresini is looking like a ghost. There were also Dr Costa and Pernat interviewed. Everyone looks aged 10 years overnight.

The funeral will be televised on RAI on thursday.

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Thanks Bikergirl i can get Rai on my satellite system do you know what time it will Air CET Time plz