RIP Marco Simoncelli

[gridwalker]

Alas, this is the kind of fatality that I don't think can be prevented (short of banning bike racing) : no matter how good your safety gear is, having a pair of bikes hit your head and spine at that speed is always going to do some significant damage.

He was going to have some major head trauma regardless of whether his helmet came off. Paralysis was probably the best case scenario ...

I have friends who knew Marco personally, so my thoughts will be with them tonight.

[hardingfv32]

He made too many mistakes and it bit him.

Brian

[mx_tifoso]

That was the first thing to come to my mind as well but I suppose that occasions like this deserve [more] tact and respect.


Meanwhile, this means that Gresini will have two new riders next year. Aoyama is off to World Superbikes.

[timd]

I agree he did always take his chances and it bit him.

You have to say its very unlucky to get double hit like that. The helmet comeing off might not even have made much diference in the end. Such big trauma the body cant get out of shock.

RIP. Very sad.

[hardingfv32]

The reason I provide no respect: He is dead and gone. He is not effect by anyone or thing now. He is in the past, history.

He deserves no tact because he could have just as well killed his best friend and one of the greatest riders of all time. Now Rossi has to live with running over his best friend. His mistakes always seemed to draw in others.

Brian

[akh270]

The reason I provide no respect: He is dead and gone. He is not effect by anyone or thing now. He is in the past, history.

He deserves no tact because he could have just as well killed his best friend and one of the greatest riders of all time. Now Rossi has to live with running over his best friend. His mistakes always seemed to draw in others.

Brian

Are you for real?!

On topic, some nice words from Luca DiMontezemolo:

"I am very sad to hear of the death of Marco Simoncelli. I was very impressed by his speed, talent and the determination he showed this year. His qualities reminded me of Gilles Villeneuve and now, fate has chosen to link them in this tragic fashion. On behalf of everyone at Ferrari, I offer all our condolences to Marco's family for their loss."

I thought that was pretty cool of him.

Long time viewer of this forum, first time poster.

[Ray]

The reason I provide no respect: He is dead and gone. He is not effect by anyone or thing now. He is in the past, history.

He deserves no tact because he could have just as well killed his best friend and one of the greatest riders of all time. Now Rossi has to live with running over his best friend. His mistakes always seemed to draw in others.

Brian

I'm sure you'll get no respect around here after that, you certainly won't get any from me after that heartless and cruel statement. Apparently you have no one that cares whether you live or die, but I'd guess 99% pf people do. Mistake or not, he didn't deserve what happened because of a mistake. He died under circumstances that couldn't be avoided by the riders behind him. Have a nice time on the forums, doubt you'll get anywhere with your callous attitude on life though. Especially on a racing forum.

[JohnsonsEvilTwin]

The reason I provide no respect: He is dead and gone. He is not effect by anyone or thing now. He is in the past, history.

He deserves no tact because he could have just as well killed his best friend and one of the greatest riders of all time. Now Rossi has to live with running over his best friend. His mistakes always seemed to draw in others.

Brian

Why post this?

Your reasoning of him being dead shows no humanity. I find your post offensive as this here is about showing respect. Either you show that respect or you shut up.

[DoctorKH]

The reason I provide no respect: He is dead and gone. He is not effect by anyone or thing now. He is in the past, history.

He deserves no tact because he could have just as well killed his best friend and one of the greatest riders of all time. Now Rossi has to live with running over his best friend. His mistakes always seemed to draw in others.

Brian

I can't believe the disrespect of people!!! You probably sit in your cubicle making decisions that have no consequences of life and death. I enjoy watching all forms of motorsports and hate to see any tragic accident. My wife and I watch F1 and GP Moto religously and we were both in tears. I pray for the family and friends of Marco. I would hope you would to. ....

[mx_tifoso]

Everyone has a different point of view guys, so if there is someone you don't agree with please respond respectfully. There's no sense in bickering and being immature about it.

The thread is for remembering Simoncelli.

[DoctorKH]

Everyone has a different point of view guys, so if there is someone you don't agree with please respond respectfully. There's no sense in bickering and being immature about it.

The thread is for remembering Simoncelli.

I'm sorry I will be more respectful of others with my response. I let my emotions go. Tough couple of weeks in motorsports.

[munudeges]

He made too many mistakes and it bit him.

Alas, it had to be said. Maybe he could get away with some of the things he did racing cars, but not one bikes. The risks are always going to be there. A lesson for all up and coming riders I think.

[jdlive]

Saw it live and seeing him lie there face down on the tarmac with his arms in an unnatural position, you knew he was dead on impact.

RIP Marco.

[strad]

Very Sad
My Condolences to his family and friends. It is a great loss
R.I.P. Marco

[chrys]

http://www.bild.de/video/clip/marco-sim ... .bild.html