champers

152 months ago

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Remembering Marco Simoncelli: He Grabs His Final Gear

Roma, Lazio, Italy

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli

As I worked the nets today in search of something half-decent to fill in me a little more about the speedy life of motorcycle racer Marco Simoncelli, who was killed in Sepang, Malaysia earlier this week, I came upon the video below.

Marco Simoncelli's ultimate declaration is unsuccessful

Marco Simoncelli's ultimate declaration is unsuccessful

Neither overbloated with solemnity nor tarted up with flash, the MotoGP- produced video did him justice. It was a tasteful micro-retrospective, a sendoff that I hope the man would call flattering and downright sweet.

Marco Simoncelli scratches persistent knee itch

Marco Simoncelli scratches persistent knee itch

I watched it turned up loud and in full-screen mode, and recommend same.

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/motogp Rewind Marco Simoncelli

Simoncelli is a Hard man to keep down

Simoncelli is a Hard man to keep down

Several articles about the funeral ran today also, which an incredible 25-30,000 people were estimated to have attended, showing last repects.

Marco Simoncelli: Racing fangs exposed

Marco Simoncelli: Racing fangs exposed

A touching and informal funeral service, by acounts -- complete with bikes on display, an open coffin. As it should have been.

Emotional Funeral Service for Marco Simoncelli: Papa Super Sic tries to take it in

Emotional Funeral Service for Marco Simoncelli: Papa Super Sic tries to take it in

Emotional funeral service to Marco Simoncelli

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Podium face

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marina

152 months ago

Great post Paul. Thanks for the pics.