Marco Simoncelli's local track Misano is to be renamed after MotoGP rider in his honour.
After a decision was unanimously agreed upon, the circuit will now be called Marco Simoncelli World Circuit in tribute to the 24-year-old who lost his life in the crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Luca Colaiacovo, CEO of Santamonica SpA said: “We owe it to the memory of Sic, to his family and to the hundreds of thousands of fans who admired his courage and humanity, and to the many sports and media personalities that gave voice to this spontaneous and moving request. We are happy and proud to associate Misano with Marco Simoncelli, a champion in sport and in life.”
Misano was the home track of Super Sic, as he grew up and lived nearby in the town of Coriano
The name change will take some time as the board seeks to find a way to rename the track with Simoncelli’s name in branding and marketing to show the utmost respect and not to convey an image of cashing in on the charismatic rider’s name.
Simoncelli's trademark number 58 will also be retired after the final round. The number will be given one last race as Loris Capirossi will sport the digits instead of his customary 65, in respect of his friend in what is Capirossi's final race in his career, Capirossi will retire when the checkers wave at Valencia after a 22-season MotoGP career
Thats a fitting tribute..
Rossi is also carrying the #58 on his bike, incorporated into the #46.
Today's race is going to be an emotional ride for those boys.
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