marc simoncelli

[aliwizard]

just a little word about the  dreadful few weeks we have had in motorsport first dan wheldon ,then yesterday in the moto gp marc simoncelli  dreadful crash r.i.p marco, ride the skys

[YellaBelly]

Here, here. Well said.

['The Gaffer']

Saw the Wheldon crash, it was horrific and to my surprise no other fatalities, R.I.P to them both, very sad losses.

[Quarrycars]

Very very sad, one has to feel for the families.  Thank goodness motorsport fatalitys are rare these days.
I feel the Dan Weldon crash was partly the result of the American style of motor racing which is designed to be more or a spectacle than a sport.

[benhardt57]

There are many, many styles of races held in America. If you are referring to Indy car racing, I think only about half the races are on ovals. NASCAR is about 95% ovals. And lots of smaller classes do the ovals too. So, you're right, they're designed for spectators. Road circuit racing is popular too, but the crouds aren't nearly as big.

It's a shame anytime someone pays with his life to entertain us. 

[Moleman]

He was a good rider & not always liked by his fellow riders. We are all glad that it's a rare to have fatal crashes these days but It is a small risk that comes with motor sport.

R.I.P Marco & thoughts to his family. He will be missed on & off the circuit.