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« on: October 23, 2011, 06:57:53 AM »

Out of respect for the condolences expressed in the other thread I'll start this one to keep things separate.

I first heard about from a blip on MSNBC when I turned my computer on this morning. Massive talent taken away so early in his career, it reminded me of so long ago when Jarno Saarinen passed. Having finished viewing the BBC broadcast the last word from them is that CE II has a separated shoulder and I thought I heard them report Rossi was in the care center also with minor injuries. They made the only right decision to call the race with that many injuried already. Unfortunately the fans acted in an entirely inappropriate manner after the announcement, littering the front straight with trash and bottles.

I check BBC sports and Steve Parrish has blogged that he thinks Vale may call it quits after this.

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 07:27:21 AM »

I'm wondering about Colin.

The video of him standing there in pain looking at Marco in disbelief was surreal.


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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 07:35:31 AM »

Quote from: bdfinally on October 23, 2011, 06:57:53 AM

I check BBC sports and Steve Parrish has blogged that he thinks Vale may call it quits after this.

Sad day.

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Vale's front wheel pretty clearly hits Super Sic's helmet in the YouTube video. Given that Super Sic was Vale's good friend, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see him hang it up...and if that happens, in this manner, I think MotoGP is done.


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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 07:54:35 AM »

Just God awful news. My thoughts and prayers go to Marco's family and friends. And to Colin Edwards and Vale. To be involved in a tragic fatal accident at any level could haunt you for the rest of your life. Especially the death of a friend.

I know we all joked around in previous race threads about who Super Sic would take down in the next race and we all had a good time with it. But I still admired his on track tenacity and his off track persona. He was a racer to the bone and a great character off the bike. He was hard not to like.

The grid will forever have a huge hole in it. I think he would have continued to have a tremendous impact on the sport. I'm glad I got to see that great battle between he and Dovi last race. They grew up fighting in races like that since they were kids!

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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2011, 08:43:58 AM »

I've seen a ton of this guys other videos on youtube. Him and Colin Edwards always seem so cheerful about what they do. I really cant believe he was killed this morning in a freak accident.

He really put on a great show this year too. Sad to see he has been taken away from us at this early age. RIP Marco Simoncelli.

I hope Colin and Vale are okay too. Seeing Colin Edwards body expression to marco was almost too much too watch.


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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 09:27:56 AM »

This may sound goofy to some but maybe a forum member with graphic art skills could come up with a small "58 Super Sic" decal in Simoncelli's honor. The teenage girl next door (who's now in college) had a high school friend who played football and driving home after a game he lost control of his car, crashed and died. Very sad, very popular kid. I think every kid in that school had a sticker on the back window of their car with his playing number on it and his nickname. I'd see them everywhere I drove and thought it was a very nice gesture. I still see it on her car when she comes home from college. Just a thought. I'd put a 58 Super Sic on my helmet. waytogo


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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2011, 09:42:58 AM »

Quote from: fastwin on October 23, 2011, 09:27:56 AM

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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2011, 04:50:26 PM »

Quote from: desmoquattro on October 23, 2011, 07:35:31 AM

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Won't surprise me at all if Vale quits...

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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2011, 05:09:02 PM »

Holy shit!! Shocked

Can I have that click back? From that angle, as opposed to the youtube videos taken from behind, that photo depicts Rossi's bike doing the most damage. Am I seeing that right? No one could have survived that impact from both bikes. No way. How on God's green Earth did Rossi keep his bike up and onto the grassy run off area? Awful yet amazing. Again, RIP Marco.


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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2011, 05:11:03 PM »

I thought edwards was the one who really hit him hard. but after that i can see why rossi shook his head after looking back. I hope rossi can get pass this.


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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2011, 05:12:14 PM »

Quote from: bigiain on October 23, 2011, 04:50:26 PM

Nasty pic warning...

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Won't surprise me at all if Vale quits...

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Wow. Why didn't he just let go of the bike I keep asking myself.


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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2011, 05:20:32 PM »

That's horrible. He never had a chance. Sad


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Re: Sepang aftermath

« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2011, 05:24:32 PM »

Quote from: mitt on October 23, 2011, 05:12:14 PM

Wow. Why didn't he just let go of the bike I keep asking myself.

dude looked like he could of saved it. Im sure he felt that way, but just didnt think about getting nailed from behind like that.

was there any reason why his dainese air bags never deployed?


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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2011, 05:25:15 PM »

Quote from: mitt on October 23, 2011, 05:12:14 PM

Wow. Why didn't he just let go of the bike I keep asking myself.

I too wonder that. Push it off and just slide. How was he going to save that? Maybe that's just who he was as a racer. Fight that pregnant dog all the way. Makes sense given the balls to the wall, no prisoners way he raced. Damn. Still hurts to think about this and I just pray for Rossi and Edwards that their hearts and minds can deal with this. Just awful. Tongue


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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2011, 05:41:53 PM »

Quote from: ducatiz on October 23, 2011, 05:20:32 PM

That's horrible. He never had a chance. Sad

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