More than 10,000 fans lined up in the rain Wednesday to pay their final respects to MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli during a public viewing in the city theater of his hometown. The 24-year-old Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries after he lost control of his Honda during Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix and swerved across the track, straight into the path of American rider Colin Edwards and seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy. Behind Simoncelli's coffin were two motorcycles -- one that he rode to win the 250cc championship in 2008 and another used this season. Simoncelli's number, 58, was seen across town on banners. Read more: http://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/i...lic-viewing-thousands-fans-pay-respects-italy
