Tommy bridewell used it bsb. Ironically, his brother passed away from a crash at mallory park
Who thinks #58 should now be retired
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Tommy bridewell used it bsb. Ironically, his brother passed away from a crash at mallory park
Well i dont hear the new commers screaming out to use #74. Im sure those young racer's we saw today would respect a number retirment decision and pick their own number.
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That is a good point, I was thinking about that when I saw them, they looked so cute in their mini leathers. There was one lad, in blue leathers I think, he must have been 11-13 I'd say, nice haircut, he was one of the few who actually seemed to be aware of what was going on, the older ones did of course, but the younger ones just seemed to be lining up like they were going into class or something. I wondered how many of them would remember this day, in 10 years time, yeah perhaps they would want to take that number as a tribute or just as a free number!
Perhaps there ought to be a time frame with retired numbers.
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Anybody who dies on the track at the world level has made an impact in the sport. He's been at the "world" grand prix level over 9 years, 125 since 2002, and a World champ in 250s in 08. Having only two seasons in MotoGP, and where that trajectory was going, certainly qualifies as a lasting impact.
And im sure max biaggi would have been made to drop #3 if someone who finished 3rd in the championship wanted it and max finshed lower?
At the end of the day these riders keep numbers as a trade mark for merchandising so you could say 58 was marco's trade mark in motogp, not something to be taken by someone else.
If this becomes a problem in the future then maybe there should be a rule were they have to use championship standing numbers. flip side to that is it will cost fans more each year with wanting the latest T-shirt with the relivent number.
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As a tribute, how about this-
All the Moto GP riders do a parade lap behind a mystery rider in all black or all white riding on Marco's race bike.
All the Moto GP riders do a parade lap behind a mystery rider in all black or all white riding on Marco's race bike.
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I voted NO. This guy was a bright flame that lasted only a short while. He will not be a legend like #34, and we would eventually run out of 2 digit numbers. It made me sick to watch him die, but now we should wish him Godspeed, and move on.
Uk car show top gear has this mystical racing driver in all white helmet/suit called the stig. No one is meant to know his true identity. It's an entertainment based show.
NO OTHER RIDE SHOULD OR USE THE #58!
TS ALL FOR MARCO & NO ONE WILL COME TO THE SAME LEVEL AS MARCO!
SO IF ANY RIDER WANTS THE #58 HE HAS TO DO BETTER THAN MARCO??? BUT 'NO' #58 IS ONLY 'MARCO'S"
BUT I WANT TO SAY THIS....THANK YOU MARCO FOR GIVING ME THE PLEASURE & PAIN & THE DISASTER'S!!! U WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN ME LIKE GILLS VILNURVE DID AND STILL DOES FROM WAY BACK IN TEH 80'S
THANK U MARCO FOR SHOWING ME SPEED DETERMINATION AND GUTS 'NO MATTER WHAT'..YOU HAVE TRIED AND NOT SUCSSEDED I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE HAD LOTS OF BARRIERS AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AGAINST THE BEST BUT I GIVE YOU ALL THE CREDIT AND FOR YOURE DETERMINATION....SALUTE MARCO SIMO!!!
TS ALL FOR MARCO & NO ONE WILL COME TO THE SAME LEVEL AS MARCO!
SO IF ANY RIDER WANTS THE #58 HE HAS TO DO BETTER THAN MARCO??? BUT 'NO' #58 IS ONLY 'MARCO'S"
BUT I WANT TO SAY THIS....THANK YOU MARCO FOR GIVING ME THE PLEASURE & PAIN & THE DISASTER'S!!! U WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN ME LIKE GILLS VILNURVE DID AND STILL DOES FROM WAY BACK IN TEH 80'S
THANK U MARCO FOR SHOWING ME SPEED DETERMINATION AND GUTS 'NO MATTER WHAT'..YOU HAVE TRIED AND NOT SUCSSEDED I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE HAD LOTS OF BARRIERS AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AGAINST THE BEST BUT I GIVE YOU ALL THE CREDIT AND FOR YOURE DETERMINATION....SALUTE MARCO SIMO!!!
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I think Marco had a big enough impact in the sport that his number should be retired, he was on the way IMO of becoming a legend, it's not like they have that many deaths in the sport (thankfully) that they are at risk if having to consider running out of two digit numbers.
In the upcoming will and sorting his affairs there may be some wish or reference in passing to the number by Marco.
Ask the family?
If it were my son I'd ask that it be retired, it would be hurtful to see your deceased childs number wizzing around the track, the pressure would also mount on that rider to perform and the other rider (Marco) did, keeping the number would be a burden in some respects.
It should be put to rest with Marco.
In the upcoming will and sorting his affairs there may be some wish or reference in passing to the number by Marco.
Ask the family?
If it were my son I'd ask that it be retired, it would be hurtful to see your deceased childs number wizzing around the track, the pressure would also mount on that rider to perform and the other rider (Marco) did, keeping the number would be a burden in some respects.
It should be put to rest with Marco.
I didn't realise they did that with the 2nd and 3rd positions. Blimey I must be stupid not to notice!
And the forums clever / stupid balance has been restored.
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Some say that his voice sounds like a two-stroke exhaust and he has special shoes flown in on Saturday nights. All we know is he's called the Stig.
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I'm not sure how i feel about retired numbers. I don't think people need to be told not to use the number of a recent legend, especially not ones who have left the sport in unfortunate circumstances in recent times. I also think it'd be nice in the more distant future to see a rider come through carrying the number of their idol, or even in the more long term future making the number their own. I know this example doesn't really concern the greatest of the greats but Dovi currently has an attachment with the number 4, yet I haven't heard a single person exclaim that he is using Barros' number.
I get the retirement of the number as a gesture to all of Simoncelli's people in and out of racing, but I'm not sure in the bigger picture if it is the right thing to do
I get the retirement of the number as a gesture to all of Simoncelli's people in and out of racing, but I'm not sure in the bigger picture if it is the right thing to do
Great post tom and prety much how i feel.
I think i'd like to say at this point that i voted yes but i did not start the poll to try and pesuade people to vote yes. I am genuanly intrested is both points of view. So far it is in persentage terms a resounding yes. I would however like to read more no posts.
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