Tragedy Strikes MotoGP Yet Again | Wheelspin
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Marco Simoncelli dies in a freak accident on the second lap at Sepang (http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_1203_tragedy_strikes_motogp_yet_again/index.html)In this modern age of racing, we often take it for granted that despite all the safety improvements in riding gear, machinery, and racetracks over the years, motorcycle roadracing is still very dangerous. Grand Prix circuits now are relatively safe compared to decades ago, with plenty of runoff and any potentially threatening walls and other stationary objects moved from harm’s way. Technological advances in manufacturing, materials, and miniaturization have produced racing leathers with inflatable airbag systems in addition to superior impact-absorbing components; those same impact protection advances have made their way into gloves and boots as well. Despite power levels that push the limits of metallurgy and design, even machinery failures resulting in injury have become rare events.



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