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We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
Motorcycle Racer
Motorcycle Rider
Race Car Driver
Racing Automobile Driver
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Rossi
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Loved
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Luis

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