Never say goodbye, because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting. - Peter Pan.

Marco Simoncelli R.I.P

Name: Marco Simoncelli

Nationality: Italian

Born: 20th January, 1987. Cattolica, Italy.

Died: 23rd October, 2011. (aged 24) Sepang, Malaysia.

Occupation: Grand Prix, motorcycle road racer. (MotoGP)

 This young, gorgeous, Italian, MotoGP champion will be sadly missed after his tragic accident in Sepang, Malaysia, 23rd October 2011.

In an unfortunate accident involving Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards during the Malaysian GP on the Sepang International Circuit, Simoncelli was 4th place during the beginning of their 2nd lap when his bike veered across the track in front of Edwards and Rossi. During the horrific crash Rossi was fine as he wasn't in the crash as much as Edwards and he came out with a dislocated shoulder, while Marco lay in the track, still, his helmet and bike metres away with Edwards and his bike. The race was red flagged almost immediately after. Simoncelli was taken to the circuits medical centre but at 16:56 (local time) sadly past from his injuries, involving severe trauma to the head, chest and neck, although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was carried out for 45 minutes. 

If anyone would like the watch the clip of the crash heres the link: http://www.streetfire.net/video/2011-moto-gp-sepang-marco-simoncelli-fatal-crash_2328605.htm

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

This is the news report or online explanation from the BBC Sports: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motogp/15420069.stm

Rest in Peace Marco Simoncelli. 

You will be sadly missed.

This post is dedicated to Simoncelli.

MotoGP will miss you greatly. 

A sad loss of a true sporting idol.

R.I.P to any other poor souls who have passed on this day.

XOXO