2011 Motogp Thread.

[sinistaGTR]

Simoncelli (RIP) was a future world champion in waiting - there would have been many races raced right to the line with Stoner vs Simoncelli

The 1Litre bikes are going to be pretty special to watch next year.

I wonder if helmets will be upgraded in order to help them stay on, in the wake of the awful crash yesterday; straps to keep helmets on simply dont cut the mustard, unfortunately.

Even is his helmet stayed on I don't think it would of mattered, he was hit in the spine/head by 200kg at approx 160km/hr. If helmets could be secured better on the head, in cases like simoncelli then it could aid in a neck being broken. It was nothing but a freak accident and nothing came be blamed and helmet safety is excellent. The guys crash at over 200km/hr often and never get head traumas. Some accident it doesn't matter how much safety gear you have, the body is still fragile and vulnerable.

[dezz]

Simoncelli (RIP) was a future world champion in waiting - there would have been many races raced right to the line with Stoner vs Simoncelli

The 1Litre bikes are going to be pretty special to watch next year.

I wonder if helmets will be upgraded in order to help them stay on, in the wake of the awful crash yesterday; straps to keep helmets on simply dont cut the mustard, unfortunately.

Even is his helmet stayed on I don't think it would of mattered, he was hit in the spine/head by 200kg at approx 160km/hr. If helmets could be secured better on the head, in cases like simoncelli then it could aid in a neck being broken. It was nothing but a freak accident and nothing came be blamed and helmet safety is excellent. The guys crash at over 200km/hr often and never get head traumas. Some accident it doesn't matter how much safety gear you have, the body is still fragile and vulnerable.

Gotta agree with that. If helmets were changed to ensure they stayed on no matter what, the neck/spine would take the force and probably result in worse injuries (when comparing a face being cut up or a neck/spine being broken).

At the end of the day I think it's just a freak accident. Motorsport is dangerous, these guys know it and they choose to ride because it's what they were born to do and love. If you told Simoncelli he'd probably die if he rode, I'd wager he'd still get out there and race.

The sad thing is that if he had just dropped it, he would've slid straight off the track and maybe even got back on the bike to finish the race. The fact that he was still in the middle of saving it when he got hit, cost him his life.

It's a freak accident and no safety measures would have prevented it.

again, RIP Simoncelli

[chuckie]

what to say

A GREAT YOUNG MAN ,

A VERY BIG LOSS TO MOTOGP,

[chuckie]

hope some will enjoy this

Edited October 24, 2011 by chuckie

[rehab2010]

R.I.P Super Sic

[animan]

Rip Marco. Great up and coming aggressive rider will be missed.

[Tangles]

courtesy ninemsn

Marco Simoncelli's father Paolo has spoken out over criticism of the Malaysian marshals who dropped the stretcher carrying his son after his fatal crash in Sepang.

Mr Simoncelli arrived at the scene of the crash as Marco was being lifted onto a stretcher and carried to the ambulance and says the stretcher bearers, who fumbled the stretcher on their way to the ambulance, were not to blame for the outcome of the crash.

"I was thereabouts, but Marco was dead already. I was 10 metres away, but Marco was already dead, it changed nothing," Paulo told Italian media.

"I helped them. When they got back up and passed the stretcher over to my side of the guard rail I took the stretcher to place it in the ambulance and held Marco's hand and called him 'Ciao Marco', but he was gone already.

"There was nothing that could be done. Nothing would have changed in that case. As for the rest, maybe more (attention) is needed, but these people try to do their best, so it's useless ... but in our case Marco died on impact.

"They say God summons the best to heaven. I don't know. I wish that's how it is."

The grief-stricken father took the opportunity to praise his son, who was a beloved figure in his home nation Italy and throughout the world.

"Marco was a very special person, and perhaps people have understood what he was like. If he had to swear he would, he was like that. Most of all he was honest, he was really pure," Paolo said.

"On top of that he was a warrior, and maybe that's why he died. Had he let the bike go ... but last Sunday he wanted to win. He was again the Marco we had at the beginning of the season, but now he knew what to do, he knew everything."

Greeted by hundreds of fans when he landed in Rome with his son's body, Paolo said: "Honestly I couldn't believe it. It would be bullshit if I said I'm happy, but it pleases me. We didn't realise all this, but it's a very nice thing.

"Tomorrow evening, after the end of the funeral, we'll be alone. It'll be terrible. But now I have you and all the people that come visit us. That can only please us.

"Marco was always available with all the journalists, as with all the people that would come to disturb him while he was eating. In fact he would scold me when I complained. That's how he was.

"Marco was never judged badly, he was always judged for what he was and for the way he presented himself. I loved him, and he loved me. Marco was great and that's it. What a shame.

"He needed everything around him to work. He needed Aligi Deganello - his guru and chief technician - his team, and his dad, who would piss him off sometimes, as he would say. Before the start we would shake hands and hug. I did that on Sunday too, but I guess I got something wrong. It didn't go as usual.

"He enjoyed all the simple things he had: he liked his house, his dog, the grass... in fact on Sunday he told me 'I'm tired, I want to go back home', because we had been away to prepare for Malaysia, which for him has always been difficult: nutrition, he took an ice bath to cool down before the race... It was perfect, he was sure he would do well. But he told me 'I want to go back home, dad.'"

Marco Simoncelli will be remembered in a private funeral in his home town of Coriano, Italy on Thursday.

[waxracing]

Thanks for posting that.

Is nice to get an insight into how the dad is feeling.

[mad082]

yeah it was very moving

[Daleo]

It's a fair read, but very interesting.

Editor's Blog: On The Death Of Marco Simoncelli, Marshals, And Why We Must Carry On

http://www.motomatte...marco_simo.html

And also a great piece from Kevin Schwantz; a fantastic insigt into his personality;

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Oct/111024-34-rip-sic.htm

Edited October 27, 2011 by Daleo

[ctjet]

goes for about 5 mins, and it just gives a brief overview of his televised funeral

Super Sic service

Pretty much all the riders are there, and team bosses. Its not really meant to be sad or anything, just nice to see an offical end to the weeks drama

[ctjet]

Talk is that Andrea Iannone is comming up from the 250's to replace Simoncelli on the Gresini Honda for next year

Signing a guy whos nickname is 'Cazy Jo' to replace Simoncelli fits well i think

Next year is going to be fantastic on the 1000, can see it

[wolverine]

Geez, that was like an F1 start with 4 bikes down. It looks like Bautista front tyres caught Dovi's rear into turn 1.

[ctjet]

what... a... race!!! that is a fantastic way to finish a season

bring on the thou's

[ctjet]

jesus chirst, has karel abraham even finished a race this year

seems like he's dropped it at every round

[dezz]

What a finish!

I had to work last night so I was taping it, then on the way home I heard that Stoner had won it even though I was trying to avoid hearing the result...

Watched it anyway, and was thinking surely Spies has to drop it on the last lap for Stoner to win from there...

[ctjet]

The 1000's were out on track at Misano, (which they will rename after Simoncelli... i think) and the running order didnt seem to change much

Still expect Honda out front and Lorenzo just a fraction behind. Ducati doesnt look to have gone very well, and im a little worried that next year will be just as disappointing for them. Which is kind of shocking considering they gave up on this year to focus on 2012.

No Marco though. That fcuking sucks man.

[chuckie]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/Capirossi+World+Championship+advisory+role

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/MotoGP

[Nee-san]

Who knows when and what channel the MotoGP is on this weekend ?!!

[stR33ter]

2012 MotoGP Calendar

Not sure channel

DATE EVENT

Apr 08  Losail Circuit (Qatar)

Apr 29 Jerez (Spain)

May 06 Estoril (Portugal)

May 20 Le Mans (France)

Jun 03 Circuit de Catalunya (Catalunya)

Jun 17 Silverstone (Great Britain)

Jun 30 Assen (Netherlands)

Jul 08 Sachsenring (Germany)

Jul 15 Mugello (Italy)

Jul 29 Mazda Raceway (United States)

Aug 19 Indianapolis (United States)

Aug 26 Automotodrom Brno (Czech Republic)

Sep 16 Misano (San Marino)

Sep 30 Motorland Aragon (Aragon)

Oct 14 Motegi (Japan)

Oct 21 Sepang Circuit (Malaysia)

Oct 28 Phillip Island (Australia)

Nov 11 Comunitat Valenciana (Valencia)

Edited April 7, 2012 by stR33ter