Sepang GP Cancelled

[FZRguy]

I was watching the race live when Simoncelli went down on lap 2. He lost the front and was trying to save it when the front tire caught traction and pulled him into the racing line. Edwards and Rossi ran over him and it looked pretty bad. I wasn’t recording it so I couldn’t go back and see it again, but it must be very bad for Marco since they cancelled the race.

[ndnbennyb]

I was watching as well. It was a bad crash. His helmet came off when he was first impacted by the first bike. Been waiting for updates on his condition. News says he's in critical condition right now.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motogp/15420069.stm

[ChrisCBX]

Wow. I hope he pulls through.

[ChrisCBX]

Just read on MotoGP.com that he didn't make it.

RIP Marco.

[RajunCajun]

R.I.P.

[BlueRanger]

RIP

[bodhizafa]

Just came across this :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiPyRBI8wo

:(

[stubbicatt]

RIP rider.

[rforsythe]

Just came across this :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiPyRBI8wo

:(

... wow.

[green_zx7r]

Devastated... :cry:

[sprtbkbabe]

I can't see Dorna allowing this link to stay up long. I cannot watch it... :( :(

[LambeauXLIV]

sad day

[Nick_Ninja]

R.I.P.

[sprtbkbabe]

GP one had a different perspective: http://www.gpone.com/index.php/201110235323/16.56-Sepang-Simoncelli-non-c-e-piu.html


Translated:
45 minutes of resuscitation desperate to save Marco Simoncelli, scanned by the immobility of the blades of the helicopter standing outside the medical center. The eyes are fixed, a movement of the blades would mean that there is still hope that Mark can do it. All the Italian press, along with other insiders, wait. In the eyes are still images of the terrible accident, Edwards' bike that impacted the body of Sic on the ground. And that of Rossi, who desperately tried to avoid it.

His entire team is crowded around, anxious of news that they are awakening from a bad nightmare, but the mind inevitably goes to the past, the bloody weekend in Suzuka Eight years ago, when he was leaving Daijiro Kato. The looks are low, whispered words with difficulty, with a mixture of respect and fear. Fear that comes, confirmation of what is feared most, that Mark is no longer there.

The whole paddock breathed in unison, while the steps they take are nervous and their hands begin to tremble. Every person who leaves the building turns white where Marco is fighting against death, is being greeted with a mixture of hope and fear. A nod startles, talk about the first of the doctors who are trying to revive him, a desperate attempt. But there is still a possibility and we all cling, the helmet that may have cushioned the blow to his head, however, as happened to others, perhaps there is no reason to worry.

Aldo Gandolfo, his press secretary, shakes his head in disbelief about what happened, unable to come to terms with it. At his side Charles Pernat, the manager of Mark, waiting along with reporters. The notebooks, cameras and microphones want one piece of news that can still do it.

Then all of a sudden that no one would ever wants to hear it is said, Mark is gone, the trauma to the neck was broken in a second of his life. His father Paul comes out of the medical center, his face is frozen and the paddock as it narrows into a hug. 45 minutes have passed since Simoncelli had entered, doctors have attempted the impossible, but this time the miracle was not successful.

Silence fell, broken only by the cries and everybody finds himself alone with his thoughts, his memories, his images of Sic. The official announcement reached the ears like an annoying hissing sound, the time of death, 16:56, gave a cold and useless feeling, you can not change what destiny has decided. The paddock sinks in eerie silence, the noise from the pits of the mechanics who put the bikes in the crates arrive muffled.

The riders are in the office crying for their friend and rival, everyone, without exception, remember Mark with affection and sympathy. The mechanics are trying to stay focused on their work, a way of not thinking about the tragedy, the routine of trying to accept what can not be even thought of. Fausto Gresini remains in his garage with Sic's father, while friends and colleagues tightly wrap them, making them feel the affection and warmth, the only thing possible when words are not needed. Even Andrea Dovizioso arrived, to be close to the team and the family of his greatest opponent.

The evening falls on the Sepang circuit, the eyes are raised towards the sky, looking for a star with the number 58 engraved on it.

[drago52]

holy crap. that's terrible news.

[bornwildnfree]

RIP rider

[06R1]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/malaysia+sepang+motogp+simoncelli+succumbs+to+inju ries

Official MotoGP report...

RIP Big Sic...You shall be missed.

[tecknojoe]

I hate seeing this. RIP Marco. I met him this summer. He was a villan as a rider, but he was very nice in the pits.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5976270200_0418df1d1a.jpg

[ian22]

Holy crap....I can't believe it. Horribly tragic accident. RIP Marco. Damn...craziness.

[norcolmille]

In Remembrance of Marco Simoncelli

Tally and the Ducati Motor Club - Denver have arranged a get-together
to memorialize Marco Simoncelli, honor life and celebrate the sport we love!

Location: Highland Tap & Burger
2219 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211

5:30 -8:30

no matter what you ride
you ride

be safe our there
Bill

[JustSomeDude]

Totally missed the races today. Just Googled for the results and saw that Sic died?!?!?!

I feel ill. This is such terrible news!! RIP Marco.

:puppy: