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PrintSo how good was race winner Justin Barcia? Pretty darned good. Once again, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto were fast, but Barcia was right there with them, actually tying (to the thousandth of a second) Villopoto in practice, with Stewart just a tenth of a second ahead. And Barcia almost never goes that fast in practice, in fact his long-time mechanic, Snikey, suspects they only topped the board in the Lites class one or two times in two championship seasons. “I work on the sprint laps at home, but I guess it doesn't work,” says Barcia. “I'm a racer and when the gate drops, I twist it harder.”
How pumped was Justin Barcia on his win? Well, believe it or not he went into the Honda semi to make himself a cup of coffee once he got back to the rig. Shouldn't the natural high take the place of caffeine? “Hey, I live on the east coast, so it's late, and my mom doesn't let me go to bed late at home,” he explained.
The track looked somewhat tricky and technical early, but everyone figured out the same lines and sections, and passing actually ended up being pretty tough. And, as expected, things got slippery as the race went on.
Barcia was plenty fast. Villopto may have been even faster, but he fell early and that ended any chance of a challenge.
Simon Cudby photo
Still, Villopoto has so much speed that he might have been able to give Barcia a run, but, once again, he crashed. He was fourth early on, certainly in position to make it happen. It was a minor one on lap two, where he lost the back end of his Kawasaki in a flat corner, but it was enough to take him out of any chance of winning. Dating to Monster Energy Cup, RV has had at least one crash each night since he's come back to racing. What gives?
Trey Canard coulda' shoulda' woulda' had second. He rode solid and smart, and while Villopoto might have been slightly quicker, each time he caught Trey, Trey would make a pass on the next rider in line (Reed, and then Millsaps) to get back away. On the last lap, Canard admitted he rode too conservatively, and attacked a rhythm lane differently than he had all night. And he crashed. Villopoto was close and might have been able to make a last-ditch pass even if Canard hadn't crashed, but, still, Canard made it easy on him. If the series ran 19-lap mains, Canard would easily be the points leader so far.
In our Going for the W with Canard from earlier on Saturday, we wondered if he'd still be “just happy to be here” if he didn't get the results he expects (Trey is notoriously hard on himself). Well, we have an answer. Despite throwing away three positions (and the points lead) on the final lap with a crash, Canard was still all smiles at the end of the night. “It's just so much fun to be here,” said Canard. “On lap 17, I was just thinking about being in this position, and I realized I am having a blast out there.”
Davi Millsaps admitted he just didn't feel as good as he did last weekend at Anaheim, and he wasn't sure why. So he was happy to just pull out a podium, and he'll remain the points leader for next week.
Millsaps wasn't as good as he was at Anaheim 1, but he was still good, and still has the points lead.
Simon Cudby photo
The 250 class almost turned into a race of attrition. Blake Baggett was knocked out of the series with a broken hand (suffered last week, but he tried in practice this time but couldn't go). Then Zach Osborne almost missed the race when he dinged his shoulder in practice, but he gave it a go and grinded out a sixth.
Simon Cudby photo
When it's not your night, it's not your night, and it wasn't Ryan Dungey's. He was wiped out in a huge crash three turns into his heat, and had no chance of qualifying. Next came another bad start in the LCQ, where he finished second to Jimmy Albertson, and then he grabbed yet another horrible start in the main event and had to fight through for eighth. Overall, not a great night for the Dunge.
Chad Reed rode okay—and once again pulled out a fourth. He seems to be working through setup issues on the new 2013 Honda much more than some of the other riders on that bike. For example, Barcia didn't even stay in California during the week, he just went back to his place in Florida and basically never changed anything on his bike between A1 and Phoenix.
Jake Weimer wasn't thrilled on his ride for sixth. He says he made too many mistakes early and just let the leaders get away.
James Stewart didn't look to have any problems with his knee in practice, but he started to slow a few laps into his heat race. Stewart actually told us the cold weather had an impact. “I just froze,” said Stewart. “It was cold in that stadium. I was frozen! It's kind of stupid, but it is what it is. It's no excuses, we have a few things to work on, but it even happened to me in my heat race, after three laps I just froze.”
Eli Tomac definitely has crazy speed, but once again Ken Roczen was pretty much his equal in lap times during practice. But Roczen got a bad start in the main and never had a chance to race him for it this time.
Last week's fourth-place 250SX finisher, Jason Anderson, was running second in the LCQ when he crashed and threw away the final transfer spot. He had to watch the main event from the sidelines.
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I'm a Reed fan, (not sure about the bike issues Chad is struggling with, from an external perspective it seems to be handling well!) he always starts a little steady, he's got solid points and you can see the fire is starting to really burn after two races in a row off the box... he's not used to that I think we will see him on the box next week! I believe Reed is in the hunt for this championship as his consistency will play a factor!!
Go Reedy!! :-)
One more comment- I'm not a Stewart fan after the simple lack of racing over the last few years... But- I do respect he is gritting it out at the moment and finishing races in positions he would be hating!! I see James on the box in second place next week and first place the week after.
Top 5s all year could win it... Just too many guys with speed... One thing for sure is Barcia canard and millsaps running in podium positions both weeks ....these 3 are here for sure..I like Barcia cause his starts and speed..but seeing canard push and stay in front of villo this early in the season was great he is very close to getting a win..... And great job millsaps again has red plate ... .. To dungey just remember everyone and I mean everyone will have a bad night ..RC has said making good of your worse night of racing can be the difference ....
4 words. Changing Of The Guard.
4 words. Changing Of The Guard.
Stewart keeps saying 'no excuses' then giving one "i just froze" :) Hey, 40 other riders rode in the cold too, mnay of them have injuries, sprains, pains, bumps and bruises which thankfully we don't have to hear about. They froze too.....in silence. Nuff said :)
Reed is having the same problem he did last season he's just off the pace you see him riding in his comfort zone right now but his ego is gonna get the best of him just like last year in Dallas his best bet is to do what he can do to make it through because he's not gonna beat RV when RV is on and gets a good start all he will do is crash trying I'm just not buying the bike issue because he's not even running the air forks in the race just in practice and you would think that's the issue
@racerX four different reports on the race.What about the points.Is it to much for ya'll to show us what the points look like now.WTF? Now I've got to go some where else to see what the points are.
Thank you MXAonline for showing us the points.Millsaps45,Barcia39,Canard38,Reed36,Dungey etc.Now pay me RacerX.
With Baecia and Canard running like they are ELI looks SOL to move to a 450 outside, HEY KTM leave the atr shock for europe.....
I was hating on JS7 earlier, but I'm proud of him for toughing it out and not complaining. He needs to keep at it, first place or not. He has the speed, he just needs to be patient. Lots of respect for JS7 for taking the criticism on his excuses and acting on it. Good job dude, we'd rather see you race than not.
You might want to double check to make sure MXA got those points right, you never know with them and those facts.
Wow, Sasquatch got a good start and puts in some fast laps to win 450 main. Everyone is looking for him on discovery channel but guess they did not think to look for him at a supercross race. I give JS7 kudos for hanging and fighting through this. Racing is always better when everyone is in it. Villo is finding the groove. Only tasted dirt once this time! Canards crash is a heart breaker but I am impressed how quick he has come back and how much speed he has after injury and being out for so long. All in all its some of the best racing we have seen. I hope everyone stays healthy!!
Fred, what are you talking about? Points are at the bottom of the race report we posted.
Great write up here Jason and have they talked to you about replacing Ralph Sheheen? His commentating is killing the sport...
Well Weege just color me stupid cause I sure didn't see it the first two times that I checked it.You sure you didn't add that to it after my little rant?
Stewart says """ But No EXCUSE """" after he gives an EXCUSE Every time !!!!! This kid is a mental case and tries to put blame on every little thing he can think of... and makes up Fake injury stories every year to one up everyone so they wont think they beat him straight up... He would make a great politician !
I said a couple weeks back that Barcia would be the new holseshot king this year.I think starts will play a big role by the end of the SX series.It wouldn't susprise me that Barcia goes on a tear and pulls a rookie McGrath on us.I still don't like him for some reason.He gives the worst race interviews but not quite as bad as Hansen does though.Canard is blowing my mind.One of these years Reed is just flat not going to have it anymore.I hope this year is not that year.I hope it is just a slow start.I say that Turd Grant will have an effect on some rider in the finale SX points at the end of the year.Probably effect Dungey because he couldn't pass Turds superwide bike more than once during the year.Haha just kidding.We'll see!
Yeah I agree after the monster cup I was pulling for grant to do well but now he is just bothering the shit out of me he's like alessi they know damn good and well they can't run the pace so they just swerve from left to right blocking everyone in their path
Lovin the season so far! Glad to see Red on top of podium-Thanks Barcia! Glad Bubba is still in-maybe he will prove me wrong. Still using "No excuses" to make excuses.
@FRED--You are just a complete and total IDIOT!!!
the points were posted under the night results..open up those eyes fredddy
@therealmoron suck my richard you littl queer.
@wiles they are now.
This season is shaping up to be a great one! The predictions everyone has made vs the results so far, show us that this year will be unpredictable. We have already had surprise winners, surprise contenders and surprise, the Ryans have both had off nights only two races in..What lays before us is an uncharted season, so much talent on the track, only means, any thing can happen! With 15 rounds left to go, it is any ones championship! The only thing that looks like a sure bet is, the fans may finally get the season we have been wishing for....
Dungey- Same problem as 2011, not aggresive enough, he'll be consistent but will come up short of the title
Villopoto- Crash 4 races in a row now? Seattle, Monster cup, A1 now Phoenix. Maybe the fastest but cant keep it up right
Stewart-Cry baby as usual always has an excuse
Barcia- could very well win the title he has still has more speed yet to show
Reed- Will get better as the season goes on but will be a click off the front runners
Millsaps- HES LEGIT
All in all, a great start of supercross-If everyone stays healthy its going to be a great show-Barcia is crazy fast-would like to see if someone can bring the hurt, must say it was humorous to see him throw Randy Johnson's jersey into the crowd-bet that pissed the big unit!! took guts
it was cold thats forsure, however nobody else said anything about it. I was alittle suprised to see davy riding stiff. maybe he was cold too..he still has that shiny red plate though.
who the hell is randy jonson?
who the hell is randy jonson?
This Stanton guy, whoever that is, might just know what he is talking about. Barcia's bike is new so it will get better and come east coast...... The intensity of the 250's last year is helping Barcia. The 450's are so lucky Tomac is defending the title.
if we did'nt have guys like Grant and alessi or the other 18 or so guys out there racing you would'nt be able to call our sport a sport would you ?,why revert to name calling ? I just don't get it.
An ex MLB pitcher who had a nasty fastball.
thanx. cold here too..keys are frozen
Randy Johnson is a 6'10" - 5 time Cy Young winner, also killed a bird with his fast ball-nick named "The Big Unit" big icon in Arizona and presented Barcia with one of his jersey's at the race
To answer your question-he played baseball
It gets cold in NY. Not today, weird weather.
duelly noted, thanx, I'm a race fan, the rest are just games and I would know a MLB from an NFL
I thought Ralph actually did a decent job last night trying to call the race. If anything is killing the booth its Fro constantly trying to pick a fight with RC. The way it comes off to me is that Jeff feels threatened by Ricky in the booth so he's constantly trying to put him down or prove him wrong.
Tomac is amazing in Supercross and, unfortunately, it is no surprise that he is dominating. Poto unquestionably has got the speed to win but he has got to get those starts figured out. Barcia has truly become one of if not the best starter in the sport and that's not good for us fans or anyone else. Hopefully next week Barcia and Poto start 1-2 and we can witness some epic racing.
@731chopper Your right, I thought It was just me that thought that , Fro is always doing this to him.....
I love Ricky and Ralph but emig needs to go
If Barcia keeps getting those starts and keeps his cool, the rest of those guys are in trouble. Vilopoto looks quicker but he better get some starts and keep it upright. You let Barcia, Canard and Milsaps get out ahead of you this year its going to be trouble. I would include Dungey, Reed and Stewart but they seem off this year so far. Stewart might be off based on a tweaked knee though.
For some reason I like Emig the best.The other two should go.I like the way Emig ribs RC.Keep in mind no matter how much Emig ribs RC.RC has 15 major US titles.I'm sure Emig realizes this.Haha
News flash: Stewart is staying in the series for one reason. It's to market and sell his new SEVEN gear. Who else is going to wear it if he doesn't? It's got to be killing him not to be winning but he wants to sell that gear when it becomes available to the public. Mo money, mo money, mo money!!
Emig and RC are buddies. They're just having fun taking it to each other
I say leave them both in the boot, take Ralphy boy out and bring Weege in.
Is it just me, but Ralphy boy still looks like fish out of the water at SX races?
Get those crazy Canucks from their mx series to be announcers.
I like them to replace Larry, Curly, and Moe with Holley and Barnett. Those two are very good together.
At least we didnt have to watch that Rutledge clown like last week. I'm sure he is big in NASCAR but we dont need him.
I agree bring on the Crazy Canucks who announce for the Canadian Nationals. They provide great excitement, entertainment and intensity! Its Marc Travers and Brian Koster. They make RC, Fro and Ralphy look like they are sleeping on TV..... I think Jason Weigandt would fit right in there with Marc and Brian as well. Wish we could sign all 3 for a weekend or two and then let us vote.
Wait until next week with CBS. Can't wait to see what brilliant know-it-nothing they get. Brent Mussburger(sp)? Actually miss watching the Canadian nationals because of those guys. They can get excited but still tell what's going on in the race which seems to be the problem with Fro and RC. Ralph is Ralph.
My son raced the outdoors Canadian Outdoor Nationals a few years back and we watched everyone on TV in the winter. I need to go online and figure out how to watch those again. Wish they aired them here in the States....
Verge
Hey is in Daytona its called NASCAR A-HOLE
meankx
Yeah just like you a big dairy queen turd in a port o pot
@!FRED--I knew you were gay, c'mon out its alright now.. But you are till an idiot..
bd200
GO eat some 5 way HOMO
When I said the 2 keys to the race were get a good start and don't get a bad start, I was kind of making fun of that part of the broadcast, but I think this year starts will be more critical than usual. You have a bunch of fast guys and tracks where everyone is jumping everything the same.
Millsaps lead the first start and won. Barcia got the holeshot and won. RV got a bad start and 16th (can't see him doing that poorly again) and Dungey gets a bad start and gets 8th. When they get an OK start and fall, they get 2nd and 3rd after a Honda riders has a late crash. I'll be curious to see how Barcia handles a bad start. If he keeps getting good ones, it could be a tough season for everyone else.
I wouldn't call it a must-win this early in the season, but I'd be surprised if RV doesn't win next week. He obviously has a little more speed than everyone.
Can we get Bob and Doug McKenzie to announce the Toronto round?
@ MX Bob
Since you make the Trek OR WAS THAT PILGRIMAGE ...Why dont you make the cal !! Your long winded !
Paul page, got canned from doing the NHRA drag racing. Give Paul a chance and you will see that RC. JE. And Ralph are not that bad.
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fred- no need to tell the whole world about how you feel about Emig, besides what is tons of fun going to think. ha ha
"“Hey, I live on the East coast, so it's late, and my Mom doesn't let me go to bed late at home,”" Barcia explained.
Priceless!! I hope his decisive, (Holeshot and Win) will make Mom put down the Willow switch when he returns home to the Right coast. I don't think I am alone here in stating, "I am not surprised how quickly he has adapted to the big show." Actually, I am more surprised he didn't take top box last weekend, when he disappeared off the screen in the final at A1. His chops must have just been drooling waiting for Millsap's and Canard's battle to allow him to sneak in the back door and out the front, with the win.
Last night at Phoenix, there was nobody in sight, but a few lapped riders to worry about to click it back down a few notches and cruise to the win.
Tomac's defense of his 250 title is the sweetest Christmas present Barcia could ever ask for. If those two young guns stay healthy, it could be a very Red podium all season long. Congrats to them both...
I think Freds "tons of fun" is Sloan, they seem to be "together" if you know what I mean.. alot of man-love talk coming from those two..all the time..
If a boy whose mommy apparently tells him when he to go to bed won my class, I would be VERY embarrassed ....
@ Sloan
You're really easy.... With that name calling again... You seem to know your stuff... Lol
Now, how was your night with your boy Lil "honey" or hanny that is? You still like his nut sauce aren't you? You azz divers.... Lol
@ caseypons
So your a gay from the west coast. Bend over so I can chech your temp {weather } HA HA leatherface !
i would put money on Barcia to win the chamionship! he is amazing! the best mexican ever to race a bike and fastest man alive...
@Dirtrider2000 millsaps is good but not legit he got caught passed and pulled away from and then got lucky because canard fell
OK really Jason. How can you even mention how "fast" JS was. He was an "also ran" at best in the main. Qualifying times mean nothing but a good gate pick. As for Dungey, didn't he crash off the start and get up dead last to charge up to 8th? And all you say about him was that he had a bad start and made his way up to 8th. As I see it Stewart is finishing right where he is expected to finish when he stays on two wheels with a mediocre start. Face it, competition is stiff and these guys have to work their tails off to get in the top 5. We have about 7 guys who are capable of winning a moto. I haven't seen a class stacked like this since the 70s
@Osteo
You have a point.
Mommy can I stay up late tonight? No baby, you need to get your rest so you can race tomorrow.
Maybe in the mini class but in pro MX?
Qualifying times are tremendously important for several reasons and JS is still the fastest, but he obviously has self doubt about finishing mains.
The competition this year is no different than any other year, we are 2 races in.. relax.. a lots going to change.
It might just be me but it sure seems like Jeff Emig has a little gripe with Ricky in the announcers booth.
Personnally I would really like to see Ricky stop announcing. He is only making himself look like a fool more and more. He would be better as a special track side type. Talking about track lanes, racing styles, reviewing passes and what not.
Just my 2 cents.
Still some great racing! GO TC and ET!
Feld needs to start the RC road to SX announcing. No amount of pride or ego is worth embarrassing yourself in front of millions of viewers. These announcers need to get used to SX by learning the trade in AX, which is so much like SX it's hard to tell which is which.
Feld has also decided to get rid of the tuff blocks. The track will now be lined with painted school buses. It is not only safer for the riders but provides more room for monster logos and will make it easier to set up for monster jam.
@d503--It would have been better for Millsaps to have ridden faster and crashed like Canard?? That would make Millsaps "legit"?? If I remember right at A1--Canard passed millsaps then Millsaps passed him back and won correct?? Canard didnt fall then.. And Millsaps has beaten him both races.. I think Millsaps is legit, he is as fast as the top 5 easily..
@Dirtrider2000--If you watch the race, RV did NOT hurt his knee in the crash in Seattle.. He catches his foot during the turn, if you watch you see his foot twist badly, Then he falls over obviously in alot of pain.. I think he just fell over to hold his leg from the pain, but he damages the knee when his boot catches, not a crash..
I like how Weimer keeps talking like he should be winning these races. Like when he wanted to win the million bucks a few months ago at the MEC - yeah, going 3 in a row is realistic. I like Jake and all - and I admire his determination, but he is not a contender. Not yet. He needs to realize where he ranks and just try to get on the podium. For now, he is sounding a bit delusional.