October

Year: 2011

Month: October

Lighting a candle for Marco

31 October 2011 by WideEyedFox

We are lighting a candle for Marco Simoncelli this Halloween. RIP #58, you’ll be missed.

Jorge Lorenzo in fitness fight for Valencia

31 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

Former MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will make a last-minute decision on whether to race in the final round of 2011 in Valencia this weekend. The 2010 world champion is continuing his recovery...

Gresini to race in Valencia in honour of Marco Simoncelli

31 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

Marco Simoncelli’s Gresini Honda squad will race in this weekend’s Valencia MotoGP round to honour the Italian star after he was tragically killed in the Sepang race earlier this month. Team boss...

Josh Hayes to replace Colin Edwards in Valencia

31 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

Double American Superbike champion Josh Hayes will replace injured Colin Edwards in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad for this weekend’s final MotoGP round at Valencia. Texan Edwards has been forced to...

Marco - 2010

30 October 2011 by Tracey Fisher

My husband and I met Marco at the Riders for Health charity day at Silverstone in 2010. As you can see he was feeling the cold, even though it was a nice sunny June day in Britain. Great memories, and...

Meeting Marco in 2007

28 October 2011 by Nicki Hill

I met Marco in 2007 during his 250GP days. The pits were empty and whilst patrolling up and down I saw his lovely barnet! I made a bee line for him. He was so gracious and sweet. I asked if it was ok...

Colin Edwards ruled out of Valencia race

28 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

Colin Edwards will miss the final race of the 2011 MotoGP world championship in Valencia next weekend while he recovers from injuries sustained in a tragic accident in Sepang that left popular Italian...

Marco before winning the 250 race at Indy

27 October 2011 by Scott Schaefer

This is me with Marco at Indianapolis in 2009, at the time I was already a fan of his but I was amazed at how genuinely interested he was to meet fans. He took his time with all of us and didn’t rush,...

Marco - A true legend

27 October 2011 by Kirsty

My husband and I met Marco earlier this year when He visited the Dainese store in Manchester during summer break. He was wonderful and so sweet to everyone. I fell in love with Marco from the minute I saw him racing in 2009 in the 250cc championship. I thought his style and charisma was second to none. I named him my fluffy puppy, and when I met him in Manchester, I had pre-written a note telling...

Over 50,000 fans expected to attend Marco Simoncelli’s funeral

26 October 2011 by Matthew Birt

Marco Simoncelli’s funeral will take place in Italy tomorrow (Thursday) with more than 50,000 fans expected to attend. Italy has been a nation united in grief since the popular 24-year-old died from...

My Fiancé and Marco Simoncelli

26 October 2011 by Mark Hawley

I’d been watching Marco for a few years in 250s, then into MotoGP and liked his combative style. We met him for the first time in Catalunya 2010, when my fiancé fell in love with him! Picture 1. We...

Tributes to Marco Simoncelli 1987-2011

26 October 2011 by MCN

MCN users, racers and biking celebrities have been leaving their tributes to Marco Simoncelli after the Italian passed away after an accident at the Malaysian MotoGP. MCN was swamped with race fans...

Simoncelli at Laguna Seca

25 October 2011 by debbie falero

I met Marco at Laguna Seca this year – what a wonderful person. We have lost a champion but as it’s been said there is a bright star looking down on us. RIP #58

God's Speed Marco

25 October 2011 by whiteysj

I followed Marco through his career and what a talent and a fantastic guy he was. He always gave his all and never gave in to his critics – he rode his race the way he wanted to and gave many of us a...