Remembering Marco Simoncelli: He Grabs His Final Gear
Roma, Lazio, Italy
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
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
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
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
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 to Marco Simoncelli
Podium face
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(Images: MotoGp.com)