Hero Worship.(Column)
AutoWeek, July, 2006 by Chang, Richard S.
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Byline: Richard S. Chang Yamaha recently signed Valentino Rossi to another one-year contract. All I can say is, "Phew!'' When I first heard Ferrari was testing the MotoGP champ for a possible seat in Formula One, I was ecstatic. We haven't seen anyone like Rossi ever. Ever. In his seven-plus years of professional racing, he hasn't lost a championship, while making it look so easy.
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More importantly, he has made it look fun. How refreshing. Rossi doesn't sulk during interviews. He doesn't take his fame seriously, unlike most pro athletes. After victories, he is not afraid ...
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