Marco Simoncelli Dies in Malaysian Moto GP 2011

Tarquin · Postby **Tarquin** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:18 pm

RIP Marco

The crowd did not know the news (no public knew for ages after the Red Flag and even Cancellation) - They were only told "due to the accident the race would not be re-started", so they were going off not knowing.

When the Head of Moto was going door to door in the pits, you could see it in the other riders faces that the news was not good.

Leez · Postby **Leez** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:20 pm

I understand that, but surely they would've seen some sort of replay on the big screens?

Tarquin · Postby **Tarquin** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:26 pm

Leez wrote:I understand that, but surely they wouldve seen some sort of replay on the big screens?

No, not on the pit straight - there are none there. Plus, the footage was only played a few times after and then stopped in respect of the seriousness of the crash.

Leez · Postby **Leez** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:56 pm

Still, they should understand that there would've been a serious reason why the race was cancelled, the officials wouldn't have canceled the race willy-nilly.

PYLee · Postby **PYLee** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:01 am

first Dan Wheldon , now Marco

RIP

bd-850 · Postby **bd-850** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:29 am

Was very sad to see it happen, i was on the edge of my seat waiting for some sort of announcement.

One reason they couldnt play the whole replay is because of the possibility that he died (as they didnt know at the time) they arnt allowed to play death on public TV.

After the accident (its harsh but) im glad he died, an accident like that would have left him a paralyzed and that would be worse for someone like Marcos, and Sliding down the road face down and no helmet, he face would have been ripped apart.

He was going to be a true great in the sport. and will be missed by all.

May you Rest In Peace and at least you went doing something you love.

rus7y · Postby **rus7y** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:57 am

I just watched the crash. It was horrible. RIP Marco

SAM-24A · Postby **SAM-24A** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:47 am

Updated Vids & Biography on First Post.
Marco Simoncelli Dies in Malaysian Moto GP 2011

Sam ... :cry:

ClubspecCustomDesigns · Postby **ClubspecCustomDesigns** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:54 am

So shattered :-(

. I had the oppurtunity to watch him race at phillip island 2 weeks ago.

Gleno · Postby **Gleno** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:33 pm

Very sad news. Condolences to the respective families.

HobartLancer09 · Postby **HobartLancer09** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:04 pm

Loved by many and very well respected rider. Taken from us way too early, you will be greatly missed by all, R.I.P Marco

Graham · Postby **Graham** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:13 pm

Went on a memorial ride today, 40-50 bikes give or take with most repping this sticker, 'twas nice.

Ride on in heaven!

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