Norick Abe, died today?

Question

What a massive loss to the racing world.

This report : http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_news.htm?menu=news&news_id=21168&championship_id=3&section=1 tells it more detail.

Also here: http://www.japannewsreview.com/society/chubu/20071008page_id=2325

How amazing that the guy did what he did for a living but dies in a traffic accident.

R.I.P Norifumi.

Answer 1

Hey Wiggysan

Yes - it is s**+tty, fecking driver making illegal u-turn! Unbelievable that a racer of his calibre would go that way.

Answer 2

To young. stupid fecking driver. will be missed RIP.

Answer 3

Tragic news. as you know I'm a big fan of the Japanese riders. Norick will be missed by many, all around the world. 32 is very young. my condolences to his family and friends R.I.P. Norifumi 'Norick' Abe.

Answer 4

You will be missed.... Thank you for the talent you have shared with all of us through the years.

Answer 5

I just finished reading the article...

You know, a few weeks ago something similar happened in my city. An ex-rider died in a traffic accident, with his bike. And it seems so unreal. These guys were Gods on their bikes!

The world will miss him, R.I.P. Norick Abe