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Old 23 October 2011, 10:31 AM
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Default Marco Simoncelli RIP.
I don't normally watch Moto GP races but decided to sit and watch todays race. There was a terrible crash on the first lap unfortunately Marco Simoncelli succumbed to his injuries a sahort while ago.

A sad week for motorsport with Dan Wheldon as well
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:32 AM
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Just reloaded the page on eurosport and saw.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/231020...fic-crash.html
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:33 AM
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Very Sad news

Another death in one of the top motor sport series in a very short space of time.

RIP
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:34 AM
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a very very sad day indeed and week in general with the passing away of dan wheldon

great loss for moto gp and the fans, he was agreat rider and future prospect

thoughts are with his family and friends and fellow riders

RIP Marco
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:37 AM
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Extremely sad news, horrific crash Simonceli was the most charismatic guy in MotoGP IMHO and will be missed by many! RIP...
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:41 AM
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Tragic Such a talent
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Old 23 October 2011, 10:42 AM
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RIP Marco, one of only a few genuine characters in the sport
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Terrible news, was definitely one to watch :-( RIP
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I'm sitting just stunned. The crash was horrific. Marco was my favourite rider in Moto GP-so charasmatic with such a passion for his sport. Rossi will be devastated-they were really good friends.

He was,IMHO, a legend in the making.

RIP #58, you will certainly be missed.
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Old 23 October 2011, 11:14 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQRXw...oq%3Dmarco%2Bs

Looks like really unfortunate timing with three bikes involved...
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Old 23 October 2011, 11:15 AM
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What happened to the other thread on this?
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Just watched on record after the rugby with no idea of result. I thought he had died as soon as I saw him lying in the track without a helmet.

The image of his gf crying in the pit was pretty sobering.

RIP Marco.
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Old 23 October 2011, 11:18 AM
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Just horrific. Edwards and Rossi couldn't avoid hitting him. I think that Colin Edwards will retire after this.

Tears being shed in the Ritchie household this morning.
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I agree Edwards will retire and maybe Rossi also.
A sad day today.
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Extremely saddening.
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Old 23 October 2011, 11:36 AM
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A sad day and a very sobering sight to see him lieing there.He had a great future and was a breath of fresh air to the moto gp paddock.I feel sorry for Colin Edwards there was nothing he could do.Condolences to Marco's family and freinds.
RIP Marco.
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Was sitting watching it with my little boy, he's only 2 and even he said "oh no!" when the accident happened.
Expected the worst when his helmet came off.
Very sad day indeed. Was such an exciting rider to watch and he'll be missed RIP Marco
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Goodness me, what an horrific sight when his helmet comes off.

Tradegy.

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Old 23 October 2011, 12:05 PM
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Im totally gutted as a big Marco fan

RIP Marco #58
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Old 23 October 2011, 12:05 PM
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RIP to one of the characters of the sport.

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Old 23 October 2011, 12:08 PM
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Horrible horrible accident.

Such a freak accident 1 second earlier and he'd still be here

Agree with the Edwards comments,how must he feel.

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Old 23 October 2011, 12:18 PM
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Think we forget how dangerous motor sport can be, all come back into perspective this week though, tragic. Have never heard of a helmet coming off, terrifying.
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Old 23 October 2011, 12:22 PM
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Rip Marco, such a great guy with so much talent to loose in such a tragic way. Thoughts go out to friends and family.
Poor lad didn't stand a chance once the helmet was off!
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sad day for the moto gp, was one of the reasons i watched it, a big loss, for the sport. RIP.
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Old 23 October 2011, 12:27 PM
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Damn shame, RIP.
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Very very sad loss of a talented young life.RIP Marco
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Looks like it was immediate when he was hit. They spent 30 minutes trying to resuscitate him before pronouncing.

RIP and blessings to all family and friends.
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Old 23 October 2011, 01:06 PM
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Yeah I think it must have been pretty much instantaneous.
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