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    Default Marco Simoncelli killed at Sepang

    What a horrible accident...

    Such an exciting talented rider gone. Bad week for motorsport.

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    Default R.I.P. Marco Simoncelli

    Not sure if you guys watch MotoGp, but Marco Simoncelli died today after his front wheel lost grip mid corner, then re-gained grip pushing him across the track into oncoming riders Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi. His helmet came off as he hit the ground, and died shortly after in the medical centre.

    A true talent lost too early. He was 24.

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    I watched the Phillip Island GP last week when Marco finished second. Great talent, funny guy. Sad to see this sort of thing. At least he was doing what he loved though.

    RIP Marco Simoncelli

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    was watching this live, the accident looked terrible. saw his helmet come off and knew it was bad. Such a great talent taken way before his time

    RIP Marco

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    it turned my blood to ice watching it... never want to see this happen.
    thoughts to his family and loved ones.
    The world is will miss his tallent.

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    R.I.P. marco. drag your knees in the clouds.

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    RIP Marco. My thoughts are with his family. And also Rossi, Edwards and the rest of the GP crews.
    Such a talented rider taken to soon
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    I just saw the video on youtube, absolutely horrible to watch.
    Seeing a man lying motionless on the ground with his helmet on the other side of the track chills me to the bone.
    R.I.P mate, thoughts go out to the families.
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    Bad, bad week for the sport.

    Thoughts are with all those close to him, RIP mate.

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    I watched the video and its shocking to see that crash.. rip marco.. future gp world champ

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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronevolution View Post
    Not sure if you guys watch MotoGp, but Marco Simoncelli died today after his front wheel lost grip mid corner, then re-gained grip pushing him across the track into oncoming riders Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi. His helmet came off as he hit the ground, and died shortly after in the medical centre.

    A true talent lost too early. He was 24.
    Thats horrible.Really feel for his family and the other riders involved,They must be devestated.

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    oh god how terrible r i p fellow rider god be with you and your family at this time

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    R.I.P Marco he has been taken way too young such a talented rider, i didnt watch the race i missed it my bro did tho and i couldnt believe it when he told me what happened. Risposa in Pace 58 Marco Simoncelli you will be missed

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    Quote Originally Posted by JRNZER View Post
    Thats horrible.Really feel for his family and the other riders involved,They must be devestated.
    Yeah apparently Marco and Rossi are good mates. He must be torn apart knowing that he was involved. I couldn't imagine how he's feeling.

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    Very very terrible indeed to see this live on TV. We are upset and in shock. Have watched this young guy come up through the ranks. Rest in peace Marco.

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    RIP, bad news lately for motorsport.

    For those who missed, here's the accident on YouTube

    Most of the videos are being removed, so this one might not work.
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    I only found out about this on the way to work tonight on the radio,

    Such a loss of a great talent and a good bloke.
    I met him this year at Phillip Island gp

    RIP fellow rider

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    R.I.P Marco
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    RIP Marco....some people would say that it was a matter of time because he truly pushed himself 110% all the time, being such an agressive rider your more likely to have an off and it was unfortunate that it ended up this way.

    Spare a thought for Valentino Rossi though, Marco and Rossi were good mates and for Vale to be involved in the accident and to also run over Marco....he must be feeling very saddened.

    once again RIP Marco...you mad italian bastard

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    Watched the vid on youtube, very disturbing.

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    Terrible news! Least he went doing something he loved. Rossi an Edwards must be feeling it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShZFD...eature=related

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