MotoGP Malaysia Sepang circuit - **SPOILERS**

[hovmaven]

Probably true -- lots of force in an unusual and tragic accident, to be sure.  

[nantahala]

Colin just posted on his forum... seems like he is doing OK.

http://www.colinedwards.com/forum/index.php?/topic/469-thanks-for-all-the-love/

Really sad situation.

[pcrdude]

Anyone know why speed decided not to air Moto2 or 125 races?

[veefer800canuck]

Anyone know why speed decided not to air Moto2 or 125 races?

Moto2 was on in the middle of the night last night. I watched it half heartedly.

[DredheadV2.0]

Like I said, I watched 'em first, and they were awesome.  I literally jumped up and shouted on the last lap of the 125's.  Moto2 was a pretty damn good race also.

Honestly, it's a good thing no one clinched either championship at Sepang.  Who'd want to remember the tragedy of the day along with a victory?  It'd be like having your mom die on a holiday.

But if you get a chance to go back and watch them, they were worth seeing.

[squeezer]

Anyone know why speed decided not to air Moto2 or 125 races?

They got bumped for live coverage of the press conference about the new Formula 1 race in New Jersey. They aired later.

[phoenix]

so....I just watched the Moto2 race. There was commentary in there about how a certain portion of the track was wet, even when it was not raining. The situation led to Mark Marquez' crash in practice that took him out of the race. I wonder.....

I kinda want to hear what happened to Alex Pons. Red flag and stretchered off the track. No idea what corner it was.

Yes, I am speculating.

[phoenix]

by the way, Marco was layed to rest today.

http://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/id/7156036/thousands-pay-respects-funeral-motogp-marco-simoncelli

Thousands honor Marco Simoncelli
 
 Associated Press
 
CORIANO, Italy -- Thousands of fans filled the streets of Coriano in central Italy on Thursday to pay their final respects to MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli, whose funeral took place at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

The 24-year-old Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries after he lost control of his Honda during Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Simoncelli's funeral was attended by his friends and family -- his father, Paolo; mother Rossella; sister Martina -- as well as stars of the sport, such as Valentino Rossi, Mattia Pasini, Jorge Lorenzo and Randy De Puniet.

"The night before your last race you said you wanted to win the Grand Prix, because there on the podium everyone could see you better," Bishop Francesco Lambiasi of Rimini said. "Now it pains us not to be able to see you, but it gives us peace and so much joy to know that we are being looked down on by you from the highest podium of them all.

"I also want to sign the banner that says, 'Marco, teach the angels to do wheelies.' "

The hearse arrived at the church in the afternoon and was greeted with applause from thousands of people who had been gathering in the square outside the church since morning. The square also was filled with balloons and banners bearing 58, Simoncelli's number.

Beside Simoncelli's coffin at the altar were two motorcycles -- one that he rode to win the 250cc championship in 2008, and another used this season.

The funeral was broadcast live on big screens outside the church on various Italian TV stations and to more than 10,000 people gathered at the nearby Misano Adriatico circuit.

At the end of the service, seven-time world champion Rossi revved the engine of Simoncelli's Honda and then wheeled it out as a tribute to his close friend, to the sound of Vasco Rossi's "Siamo solo noi" -- Simoncelli's favorite song.

Simoncelli was a rising star in the sport who, with his trademark mop of curly hair, was beloved by Italy's legions of motorcycle-racing fans.

More than 10,000 had lined up in the rain Wednesday for a public viewing of his coffin in the city theater of his hometown.



Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press

[pcrdude]

They got bumped for live coverage of the press conference about the new Formula 1 race in New Jersey. They aired later.

I hate when they do that.  My DVR is programmed based on the program guide, so I missed it.

[squeezer]

I hate when they do that.  My DVR is programmed based on the program guide, so I missed it.

Me too.     Sounds like they were great races.

[Blunder]

I hate when they do that.  My DVR is programmed based on the program guide, so I missed it.

Not meaning to threadjack, but if you miss the Sunday broadcast you can always check the following Tuesday when they typically rerun the races, usually starting at 0900 PST.

[Smarti]

Simoncelli laid to rest. It includes a great video of his early minimoto days.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/10/marco-simoncelli-laid-to-rest-earlier-today-in-coriano-italy/

[Mastros2]

Motopodcast did a great tribute show to sic this week.  

[mugwump58]

Having just caught up on a months racing, NTC rotation, I was saddened by the sports loss. At the same time I found the 125 and Moto2 races to be thrilling. That is the vein in which I will remember Super Sic.

[DredheadV2.0]

Having just caught up on a months racing, NTC rotation, I was saddened by the sports loss. At the same time I found the 125 and Moto2 races to be thrilling. That is the vein in which I will remember Super Sic.

He certainly provided a lot of thrills in the 250's.  Just ask Bautista and Barbera.