Comments on: Sepang MotoGP Race This Weekend Marks Anniversary of Tragic Simoncelli Accident (News)

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:17:34 +0000

I think it all depends the effect you have on people on this life, that is how you will be remembered…and Marco clearly had a deep effect on people, we are all different and ome of us will not stand up as much as others. No disrespect to anyone, it is just a fact of life. People still cherish and remember Elvis right?

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By: Philip

Philip — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:42:10 +0000

I think this will be the last of it since Sepang is where it happened. I don’t quite understand the Rookie of the year trophy named after him though? I thought Spies won it the year they were rookies? While it’s a nice nod to Simoncelli, kind of seems like another kick in teeth for Spies, like “Marco should have won it that year”. Still that has nothing to do with Simoncelli himself whose loss was quite a tragic one for the sport.

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By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:22:11 +0000

When something terrible happens in my life I try to put it behind me, not dwell on it. I too don’t understand this behaviour.

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By: rg500g

rg500g — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:12:34 +0000

I’ve got to ask, what is driving this continued emotional outpouring and ongoing grief/remembrance of Marco? I’m sure he was a breath of fresh air in the paddock, but I don’t recall a similar volume or depth of response to Kato’s death. Maybe it’s because Kato’s demise was some years ago and there was the same emotional response but it has subsided over the years, but my imperfect memory says Kato’s remembrance was far more muted and of shorter duration. If that is indeed true, I cannot help but wonder what the drivers are behind responses to Marco’s demise.

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