HIGHS & LOWS

HIGHS & LOWS

15:00 AEST Mon Jan 30 2012

By Colin Young Photos by Gold & Goose

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What a year. Natural catastrophe and financial meltdown; violent suppression and political revolution; highs and lows, hope and despair. MotoGP mirrored the extremes. The shocking sudden death of young lion Marco Simoncelli was the lowest point; a high-profile fatality that was a chilling reminder that motorcycle racing is still dangerous.

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