We arrived in time for all of the races, but as ever, the main event was the MotoGP race.
The start of the race was clean (we watched on the video screen) and then the riders came around to our area of the track, where Marco Simoncelli lost control of his bike and fell off.... Sadly, Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi were unable to avoid a collision with the fallen bike and rider.... the impact of the bikes were so violent that it was impossible to imagine that Marco had survived.
From our position, I could see immediately that it was very serious... while other people laughed and joked, I saw the ambulance crew lift the broken body of Marco Simoncelli away from the track, only to fall over as they attempted to get him to the ambulance (bringing more laughter from the crowd).
The accident is one of the most horrendous moments I have had the displeasure of watching in motorsports history. I told Jen that the race would be cancelled because I had no doubt that he had died. It was cancelled, and Jen was very upset at witnessing such a tragic occurence. It also reminded me, that these guys push the limits every time they are on the track, and that this is a very dangerous sport... they earn every damm penny.
Marco Simoncelli was an amazing talent. A wild boy with Sideshow Bob style hair.... he was a champion in the 250cc class before he hit the MotoGP class.. Touted to be the next "Rossi" he had a crazy start to his season with some wild moves, but during the latter parts of the season, he came into his own, getting great times, and podium finishes and you could see the future in him.
He will be greatly missed..
RIP Marco Simoncelli (1984-2011)
3 comments:
RIP Simoncelli.
Brings back sad memories. Thinking of how his family must be feeling. Sorry that your day has been full of sadness. xxxx
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