MotoGP (and not only) in the field for 'Sic'

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In the frame of the stadium to Riccione Nicoletti, was held on Saturday, the first Memorial Marco Simoncelli . 'Sic' was in fact a big football fan, and the charity match wanted omaggiarne the memory off the slopes.

In the field, led by the National TV Gabibbo defied Minos System Team, led by pilot and friend of Simoncelli Mattia Pasini. Also present were Andrea Dovizioso and the former champion in the 125 and 250 Manuel Poggiali, among other member of the National Football 5 of San Marino . Before the kick off, his father Paul Simoncelli received a goalkeeper's jersey with the number 58.

For the record, the team's small screen is set to 3 to 2, but the competitive spirit has given way to solidarity. The proceeds were donated to the Foundation's Marco Simoncelli, young and already very active .

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Fernando Alonso: "It will be the same race in Sepang, always think of Marco"

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This morning the official Ferrari team has paid its tribute to the figure of the late Italian driver leaving a bouquet of flowers in the infamous Turn 11 of the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, which Simoncelli leave life on 23 October last year.

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were accompanied by team physiotherapists Matteo Orsi, Edoardo Bendinelli and Massimo Rivola, with Massimo Balocchi and Roberta Vallorosi representing the team as Stefano Domenicali was flying at Sepang at the time, after leaving the field flowers have shown pitboard with the inscription: "Sic semper with noi".

Alonso said: "It will be the same race here, always think of Marco". "All the Ferrari family and all who love the sport and motorcycling always remember. His death was one of those things you never expect: we will always remember and will always be a hero to us all "

Brazilian Felipe Massa said: "We wanted to go to turn 11 to make a gesture of remembrance to Marco. I think it was the least I could do for him, his family and all his fans. I think everyone will run this weekend thinking of Marco "

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AC Milan honors Marco Simoncelli

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The AC Milan paid tribute to the champion shortly ahead of their Serie A match against Lecce on Sunday through the actions of 58 children from the Milan football school in Coriano.

23 October, 2011 held one of the most painful tragedies in the sporting world in recent years, when Marco Simoncelli lost his life in a tragic accident during the penultimate Grand Prix of the season in Malaysia, Sepang. On that same date, thousands of miles away, the AC Milan was playing in Lecce in a challenge for the Serie A championship.

The two completely separate events, in fact, were closely related: The MotoGP rider was a big fan of the AC Milan and had many friends among the ranks of the team, including team captain Massimo Ambrosini and goalkeeper Christian Abbiati. The events were also connected as Simoncelli had planned to visit the Milanello sports center owned by the AC Milan a few days after returning from Malaysia.

AC Milan found themselves at Lecce again yesterday, for the second match at the field this season, and took the opportunity to honor the fallen star once again. 58 children gathered at midfield just before the match began, celebrating Marco with a commemorative jersey signed by all the players of the Italian team.

motogp.com joined the AC Milan team at this important event to say goodbye again to a great rider. Ciao Marco.

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Marco Simoncelli celebrated by Valentino Rossi and many others

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More than 6,000 people were present at 105 Stadium Rimini to celebrate the birthday of Marco Simoncelli on the day of what would have been his 25 th birthday. Those who knew him well thus argues that a party would definitely be pleased. The festival was organized by family and sports and public institutions.

There were people in the entertainment, sports, comedy, common people. Numerous surprises, like the transport company to give the number 58 bus line that connects Rimini to Coriano. The party was also a means to raise funds for the foundation Simoncelli and all 58 have paid for the ticket.

It 'was a good party, there were his colleagues and rivals on the track, Andrea Dovizioso, Mattia Pasini, his friend Valentino Rossi. Simoncelli's birthday, has seen moments of the show when it was also enlivened by choreography and banners of the public, while the moments of emotion when we were on the big screen were shown videos of Mark.

In addition there were also artists of Zelig who conducted the show until late in the evening, a show directed by comedian Sergio Sgrilli. Giuseppe Giacobazzi opened the festival of Sic, a tribute of India continued with Figs, tips and Stigma, Paolo Migone, Baz, all on stage for him and her, her family, dad Paul, mom Scarlett's sister Martina .

A family took the stage at the end with his girlfriend Kate, at which point no father Paul has done it again and was moved and his eyes are shiny and made the tears fell.

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Coriano pays tribute to Simoncelli on his birthday

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The small town of Coriano in Emilia, Italy is preparing to pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli on his 25th birthday.

A special mood surrounds the small town of Coriano, the birthplace of Marco Simoncelli, as January 20th marks what would have been the late rider’s 25th birthday. Several events are organized to honor the memory of 'Sic', beginning with an official ceremony in the Palazzetto dello Sport to remember number 58.

Coriano’s Special Commissioner, Maria Virginia Rizzo, together with Simoncelli’s father Paulo, officially designated the sports area as "Palazzetto dello Sport Marco Simoncelli" in the presence of family members, public authorities and sports enthusiasts. Teachers and students of Coriano’s School of Music "Draghi" provided music for the event.

Following the ceremony, projected images of a large mural to be dedicated to the 2008 250cc World Champion and created by street artist David "Eron" Salvadei in the coming months were projected on the sports arena walls.

In addition, the local public transportation agency and TRAM services will assign the number 58 to the public line that travels from Riccione to Coriano. Work continues on the refurbishment of the area where his statue will stand. The monument will portray 'SuperSic' on the podium at Phillip Island in 2011, his final podium of the talented rider’s MotoGP adventure.

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Tribute to Marco Simoncelli at Napoli

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Napoli, before tonight's game against Bologna, has paid tribute to Marco Simoncelli, a few days before January 20, in which Marco meet 25 years.

Thanks to the relationship that links napoli with the team led by Fausto Gresini, both sponsored by the brand San Carlo, Aurelio De Laurentiis, president of the football team, has invited the parents of Simoncelli and Fausto Gresini to watch the game napoli -Bologna along with the president of San Carlo, Alberto and Vice President Susan Vitaloni Vitaloni.

A party dedicated to the great champion, accolpanied by the gift of the players of napoli, who before the game and handed over to Paolo Simoncelli Rossella the team jersey with the name of Marco and the autographs of all players under a warm ovation from the public present at the San Paolo Stadium in napoli.

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Dovizioso gets tattoo in memory of Simoncelli

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The death of lifelong racing rival Marco Simoncelli has prompted fellow Italian MotoGP star Andrea Dovizioso to get a new tattoo over the winter break.

The new Tech 3 Yamaha rider posted this picture on his official Twitter account @AndreaDovizioso and explained: “After what happened, here is to Sic my thoughts in a Polynesian tattoo with the sun god (life), the frigate bird (destiny) and a gecko.”

The wording on the tattoo translates as 'I am the master of my destiny, but only destiny knows the end of my journey.'

Rivals since mini-bike racing, the silky-smooth Dovizioso and hard-riding Simoncelli often clashed on track, but a grudge was rarely held and Dovizioso admitted the that the sudden loss of Simoncelli has been hard to come to terms with.

After snatching a career best third overall by finishing ahead of team-mate Dani Pedrosa in the 2011 MotoGP championship at the Valencia finale, the race after Simoncelli's death, Dovizioso said: 

“On the final lap I thought of Marco and in the end I succeeded here on a track where I have always struggled. Marco helped me in this challenging mission, Ciao Marco”.

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Tickets on sale for the Sic celebration

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The event to celebrate what would have been Marco Simoncelli's 25th birthday was officially presented today in Rimini. The press conference was covered live by Sky Sport, and the January 20th, 2012 event is expected to feature a host of Italian celebrities and sports personalities.

It was also announced that tickets (starting at 15 Euro) will now be available on-line through TicketOne.it, or at the following locations in Italy:

IMOLA M-Prevendite/Willy Nilly - tel 0542.29477

FAENZA M-Prevendite/Mephisto -tel 0546.663050

CESENA M-Prevendite/Tabaccheria 73 Chopper -tel 0547.21031

REPUBBLICA SAN MARINO M-Prevendite/Centro Azzurro - Geo - tel 0549.960538

RAVENNA La Classense - tel 0544.33347

FORLI' M-Prevendite/Romagna Concerti Via Campo di Marte 54/B - tel 0543.60738

RIMINI 105 STADIUM- PIAZZALE PASOLINI 1-4 - tel 0541.395698

RIMINI TABACCHERIA PRUCCOLI – VIALE VESPUCCI 69- RIMINI tel 0541.27656

RIMINI LE CLERC- CONAD CENTRO COMMERCIALE LE BEFANE –

VIA CADUTI DI NASSIRIA 20 tel 0541.209611

RICCIONE DISCO D’ORO- PIAZZALE ROMA tel 0541.692358

CATTOLICA E-EVENTS VIALE FIUME 19-C tel 0541.953150

PESARO TABACCHERIA TOMASSOLI VIA CIALDINI 36 tel 0721.360721

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A "minute casino" Sic also at the Motor Show

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During the official presentation of the 2011 Bettega Memorial , also the organizers of the Motor Show have wanted to make a tribute to Marco Simoncelli, who died tragically as a result of an accident during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Malaysia . Just as happened in Valencia , the last race MotoGP season, the concept has been staged as a "minute of casino" to remember "SuperSic" in his own way. 

While on the rotating screen of Mobil 1 Arena flowing images that trace the career of the pilot in the background with Coriano the notes of "just us" by Vasco Rossi, all eight samples included the Memorial Bettega took to the track giving a performance-based beams, spin and revs. At the end of the performance, then the public has bestowed a thunderous applause to Mark , sending him once again a very warm welcome, yet another proof of what his death has touched deep in all the Italian public.

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The sports hall will be named after Marco Simoncelli Coriano

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The prefecture of Rimini has announced that the process for a title at the indoor stadium Marco Simoncelli finished. The naming request was made ​​by the Commissioner of the City of Coriano. As reported by "Romagnanoi.it" Given the international character, universally recognized, and the indisputable reputation of the person, was the provision under which derogated as' no monument, plaque or other permanent record can be dedicated to people who do not ... have died at least 10 years. " Thus, "running" in a month ten years, Marco Simoncelli has won the race against a rule of law and will entitle the sports hall of Coriano.

The naming request was made in memory of mourning "that has hit our community," of "international importance, both in racing circles and among the citizens", the "active participation of many ... a sign of esteem and respect in against Marco Simoncelli, "and believing, by this gesture," to make alive the memory "of the Grand Prix winner.

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Area 58: Monza honors Simoncelli

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In honor of Marco Simoncelli, the “Monza Rally Show” has created “Area 58”, a display featuring the Honda RC212V and the helmet of the fallen rider.  Behind the bike will be a blank wall where fans can leave messages for "Sic".

Simoncelli participated in the rally event last year, finishing in 16th place after suffering from mechanical issues.  This year his friend Valentino Rossi will be joined by fellow bike racers Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone, and the special "Master Show" portion of the event has been renamed the “Trofeo Marco Simoncelli.”

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pictures: Gresini Tribute Simoncelli on Valencia GP

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Kevin Schwantz to lead Simoncelli lap of honour

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Kevin Schwantz to ride Marco Simoncelli's RC212V during a lap of honour by riders from all three classes at Valencia - followed by a two-minute firecracker display.

The MotoGP community has been paying tribute to Marco Simoncelli throughout this weekend's Valencia season finale - and race day morning will see a further special tribute to the former 250cc world champion.

At 10.10am local time on Sunday, riders from all three World Championship classes have been invited to depart from Pit Lane as a group, and complete a lap of the track in honour of Simoncelli.

The procession will be led by Simoncelli's San Carlo Honda Gresini RC212V MotoGP bike, which will be ridden by 1993 world champion Kevin Schwantz, a friend of the late Italian.

The riders will stop just short of the finish line, with local authorities and representatives of MotoGP's governing bodies (Dorna, IRTA and the FIM) congregating on the other side of the finish line alongside Simoncelli's family and members of the Gresini team. 

Paddock members will also be present on track.

Once the bikes have taken up their positions on the start/finish straight a two-minute Valencian Mascletà (a traditional firecracker display) will take place.

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pictures: Valentino Rossi's helmet tribute to Simoncelli

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Valentino Rossi special helmet, tribute to Marco Simoncelli on Valencia GP 2011

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Capirossi to run Simoncelli's #58 for final race

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"I want to use Marco's number 58 on my bike for this race. I really hope he is happy about that and that I can achieve the same result as he could" - Loris Capirossi.

When Loris Capirossi lines up for his final grand prix at Valencia on Sunday, he will do so bearing the number 58 of Marco Simoncelli.

Capirossi, who usually races with the #65, will run Simoncelli's number as a tribute to his fellow Italian, who died at the previous Malaysian MotoGP.

“The situation is strange for everyone. We are all here and we try never to forget Marco – this is really important because he is part of our life and always tried to do his best," said Capirossi.

"For this I want to keep his honour and I want to use his number 58 on my bike for this race. I really hope he is happy about that and that I can achieve the same result as he could. 

"I will do my best for him and after this race I will of course retire as planned. I am happy because after 22 seasons it's a good time to stop. There are a lot of strong riders and it's good to do something else.”

38-year-old Capirossi, who rides for Pramac Ducati, has been a motorcycle grand prix rider since 1990. 

“Like all stories start, they all finish and mine is finished. After this race I have my family and something good I think I can do with my life.”

Sunday's race could also be the last time the #58 is seen in the premier-class. The number looks set to be retired in memory of former 250cc world champion Simoncelli.

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Simoncelli remembered throughout Valencia weekend

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Tributes are being paid to the Italian at the final race of the 2011 season, and his fellow MotoGP riders will gather on track with their bikes on Sunday.

Marco Simoncelli’s memory is being honoured in a number of ways at this weekend’s Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana, the final round of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship.

Just under two weeks on from the 24 year-old’s tragic death in Malaysia the entire MotoGP community is marking the close of the 2011 season with a series of fitting tributes to the charismatic and popular rider.

A 16-metre wall with Simoncelli’s iconic number 58 has been put in place at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, upon which visitors to the track can write their own personal messages throughout the weekend.

Simoncelli’s fellow MotoGP riders will then gather on track with their bikes on Sunday following the morning warm-up session and pay their own special respects to the former San Carlo Honda Gresini rider.

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Simoncelli and Aldo Drudi remember signing two helmets Special Edition

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"We have wasted a lot of talk about what has happened in Sepang ... Of my friend I only Sic, and I know for a fact, that he would not traded a second of his life with a life ... 'normal' life without a bike" . Aldo Drudi , calling itself the creator of the pilot fighetto, has honored his friend Marco Simoncelli in an interview to MAX (on newsstands and on iPad Thursday, November 3) with a special issue dedicated to the two wheels, the celebrated designer with two helmets special edition .

"The biggest regret is that it has had time to show the great man who was on the track and in life. He was one who could throw your heart over the obstacle, always " . The love of two wheels at the quarry Drudi shared with Valentino Rossi and Marco Simoncelli himself: "If I had not the passion of the bike I doubt I'd understand the fear but also the courage, the courage which is necessary because it is not unconscious ... When the possibility of the fall becomes a reality, we are appalled, embarrassed, as betrayed. So I feel by the Malaysian Grand Prix. "

The well-known designers do not even have doubts about the quality of driving SuperSic: "... He was a true racer, as they say in Romagna: a free-range, heavy shoes and brain up. The leadership of Sic was physical but never rude. It was so in character: conciliatory even in times of friction, then, on the track, better than any he will also be sophisticated, but Lorenzo has the limits of built. "

Drudi will surely give a contribution in the last race of the season scheduled for next weekend in Valencia. It seems that Valentino Rossi wants to remember his friend Super Sic in a particular way. Jumpsuit, helmet and somehow remember Desmosedici Marco # 58 . If you have any suggestion to write this @ UccioYellow46 .

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Valentino Rossi: homage to Simoncelli

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Less than a week before the final Grand Prix of the season, there are still questions about how Valentino Rossi will pay homage to Marco Simoncelli, at Valencia. The web is full of images and possible ideas, including this one - which may or not be official, despite bearing the marque of Drudi - which might portray Vale's leathers for the race. 

A large number 58 appears on the back, with the writing, "Diobò Ciao SuperSic," adorning the front. Real or not, Rossi and his entourage will certainly present something special for the event, likely to go beyond a simple commemorative helmet.

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