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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The ultimate tribute to Simoncelli

The chapel of the Italian rider Marco Simoncelli has been installed this morning at the Municipal Theatre Coriano for the 'tifosi' den last farewell to '58 ', died last Sunday after a serious fall in the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Hundreds of fans waited at the doors of the theater and burst into spontaneous applause when the coffin of the young man came running at around 8.00 in the morning.

Inside the chapel, is the Gilera with who won the 250cc World Championship in 2008 and was one of his favorite motorcycles. the other hand, the Honda with the number '58 'in the running this year.

The visitors, all with flowers, you can see the background a projected image of a smiling Simoncelli. Displays of affection, flowers and shirts with the '58 'can be found in every corner of Italy.

The funeral in the church of Santa Maria Assunta Coriano, will take place on Thursday at 15.00 and will be broadcast live on RAI . Are expected to attend around 60,000 people.

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