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.
Last edited by FZRguy; Sun Oct 23rd, 2011 at 03:03 AM.
John
KTM Duke 690
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
- Benny B
2011 Kawi ZX6R
2008 Suzuki GSXR 1000- Sold
2007 Honda CBR 600 RR- Sold
Wow. I hope he pulls through.
Just read on MotoGP.com that he didn't make it.
RIP Marco.
R.I.P.
"Leze Le Bon Temps Roulet"
Let The Good Times Roll!!
RIP
91 FZR 600
82 Custom XV750
Just came across this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiPyRBI8wo
To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive
Hyper 1100
KTM 450 XCW
RIP rider.
Drama is a poor substitute for adventure. (c)2011
... wow.Originally Posted by bodhizafa
Asshole Nazi devil moderator out to get each and every one of you
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous
than sincere ignorance
and conscientious stupidity.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
disce quasi semper victurus vive quasi cras moriturus
The return of MRA #321! Sponsored by Western Ambulance, Chicane Trackdays, and a very patient wife...
Devastated...
Yusuke (U-skay)
2002 WSBK Eric Bostrom Monza Wild Card Replica ZX-7R
2006 Track prepped ZX-6R
Always and forever will be a Kawasaki rider.
I can't see Dorna allowing this link to stay up long. I cannot watch it...
"Every Crotch is a Rocket" HDAVE
'09 Suzuki SV650
'07 Honda CBR 600RR
'14 1875 watt Conair
MRA#522
sad day
Nathaniel
13 DRZ400SM (mine) -- 08 CBR 600RR (wife's) -- 06 GSX-R 600 (sold)I don't always test my code, but when I do, I do it in production.
R.I.P.
"Its all about the motorbikes, always has been and always will be.". ~~ Ewan McGregor 2007
"It's hard to play the blues when nuthin's really wrong."~~ ---- Joe Walsh 2012
I.B.A. # 14748 124@X - YRMV
GP one had a different perspective: http://www.gpone.com/index.php/20111...n-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.
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"Every Crotch is a Rocket" HDAVE
'09 Suzuki SV650
'07 Honda CBR 600RR
'14 1875 watt Conair
MRA#522
holy crap. that's terrible news.
-Ryan
RIP rider
"With every broken bone, I swear I lived."
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/m...bs+to+injuries
Official MotoGP report...
RIP Big Sic...You shall be missed.
Q: Why do you insist on wearing all that leather?
A: I'd rather sweat than bleed!
shawn..415.624.7768
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.
#703
Holy crap....I can't believe it. Horribly tragic accident. RIP Marco. Damn...craziness.
"Insert clever/inspirational quote here."
I have a couple of bikes, they are fun.
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
finally - handlebars ...an Aprilia Tuono with Ohlins and OZ's
present
past rides too numerous to mention
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.
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