Monday Conversation: Justin Barcia
Monday, January 14, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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PrintMuscle Milk Honda’s Justin Barcia celebrated his first-ever 450SX win in Monster Energy Supercross by drinking ... a cup of coffee. That’s what we found him doing inside the team rig after his victory on Saturday night. Then we turned on the recorder for Monday Conversation, and found Barcia as relaxed as we’ve ever seen him. No doubt, BamBam is taking the “Act like you’ve been here before” approach to his rookie season, and, it's working.
Racer X: You seriously have to make coffee after you won your first Supercross? You should be bouncing off the walls!
Justin Barcia: I feel kind of tired.
Like, sleepy tired?
Sleepy tired, yeah. I’m not tired racing wise, my trainer here [Jeff] Stanton, I got ripped, dude.
Well, I heard you actually are going back east every week, so it is late for you in this time zone.
Yeah, it is. I’ve been going back east. Next weekend I’ll stay out in California for a week in-between Oakland and Anaheim, so that will be good.
Barcia (right) celebrates his first career 450SX win.
Simon Cudby photo
What’s the thought pattern to not just stay out on the west coast every week? Everyone else is.
Well, I don’t have a house out there, and I don’t really want to stay in a hotel. I don’t want to buy a house out there. I’m not the biggest fan of the tracks out there.
Stanton: And he’s got a great facility at home.
Barcia: Yeah. It’s tough to compare two supercross tracks in your back yard and being home with your family and friends.
Gotcha. And it seems to be working, so can’t complain. Except for the sleepiness…
Have to stay up a little later at home but my mom yells at me, so what can I say?
You’ve got to tell her you should stay up. You got a good excuse now.
“Go to bed!” she says. And I’m like, 'I’ve got to stay up. Got to get ready for the west coast.'
So, hey, you won a Supercross on your second try. That’s pretty darn good!
Not half bad. It was a good night. It’s amazing how talented that class is. Stacked. In practice it’s like, good luck being on top of that practice board because everyone’s hauling ass. So it’s pretty crazy. But [it was a] good night, just got a good start and kind of ran away a little bit. Then the guys behind me were riding really fast so they kind of caught up a little bit, but lappers were little tough. It was pretty crazy how from the first lap to the last lap how the track changes, literally. I’ve never realized that before. Usually I’m East Coast Lites, 15 laps, and before the 450s but the track really deteriorates; it almost gets down to the concrete in spots. Pretty crazy.
Normally winning practice is not necessarily your deal. So were you almost surprised? I didn’t see that happen much in your Lites days?
Yeah, usually I never do really good in practice. If I’m in the top five, that’s good. I’m a racer; when that gate drops I just twist it. I feel like I try even harder in practice and I can’t get on the board and in the race it comes to you somehow. At home I do sprint laps where I go fast and for some reason here at the races in practice I’m not always the best. But this weekend I did better. I ended up second behind [James] Stewart, only a tenth off him and that’s pretty good.
And you were first in the other one.
Yeah, first in the first practice. So that was really cool to see 51 up there and number 1 underneath it, that’s a good feeling. That’s awesome.
With his win in Phoenix, Barcia now sits second in points.
Simon Cudby photo
What’s the difference between this week and last week? How did you ride last week?
You know, I think last weekend the nerves got to me a little bit. I was a little nervous. When it came down to racing I felt pretty good. I was a little on the edge, but just made one mistake that cost me. But this weekend actually at home I had a pretty ugly little practice crash so that kind of tweaked me up a little bit, but coming to the race I was just like do whatever I can do and have fun. We got the bike dialed so it was a good night.
Did it almost take the pressure off a little bit, having that little setback?
It’s crazy. My whole career, like my Lites career when I broke my wrist, it almost took that edge off my aggressiveness and relaxed me. Seems like maybe when I tweak something or hurt myself a little bit I back it down that notch and it does help me. I’ve actually been learning that maybe I don’t have to hurt myself to ride like that.
Yeah, you probably don’t want to have to go through a little injury before every race just to relax!
[Laughs] I don’t want to have to tell my buddy to punch me in the face every weekend so I can tone it down.
Where do you go from here? Now the expectations are going to be high. Were you expecting to win this early? It almost seems like it’s ahead of schedule.
Honestly, I just wanted to be on the podium and at least fighting for wins and trying to beat these guys. I grew up watching these guys, so it’s pretty mind-boggling to be up there and actually win a race, my second race, here in Phoenix. I’ve never even been here before. It’s incredible. I’m pumped. I don’t know where I go from here. I guess I’ve got to try to win more races!
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You could tell from his Monster Cup results that he was going to be a threat in the 450's. I don't see anyone reeling him in any main when he gets the holeshot. Lappers are the only hope for the rest of the field.
Congrats on a great ride! Way to go!
Bam Bams got RV shaking in his boots,! Go JB keep it up and please park RV just once!
i could see vilapoto reeling him in..not to say barcia wont win the title though. barcias one of my favourites but villapoto needs to get off the line better
I agree with foundwood. But really I think with how deep the field is whoever pulls the holeshot and can get away will win. Used to be just 2-3 riders battling for the lead. Now they are battling 5-7 back and slowing the pace down and we saw how that worked for Barcia. Pulled a big lead and put it on cruise control.
I thought he was faster than TC and DM at A1 and was worried about an aggressive pass on Trey. The false neutral f'ed that up, otherwise I think he would have won that one as well making him undefeated this year. Since moving up full time, RD has beat him once(Barcia gave it to him) and RV beat him once then crashed. I fully expect RV to get better but Barcia will too. RV needs to improve faster than Barcia or Honda could end up with it's first title in many moons. Maybe, just maybe this Stanton guy might know what he is talking about.
Big fan of his, have been for a while and have gotten some grief for it on here..
@riddenbutter--I have to say I doubt very seriously that RV is shaking in his boots from Barcia..Its easy to see you arent a RV fan and thats fine, but I would spout off silly stuff because of it.. I dont think the 2 time defending champ is shaking from anyone..
But I know BILLC is hating it right now, he is the one who gave me the most he!! for being a fan of Barcia, and Millsaps too.. LOL!! I have definately got one over on you this time BillC.. LOL!!
He got away because the guys behind him were running 53 sec laps while battling for positions.....any one of these guys that gets a hole shot is probably gonna win.
Don't get drunk on the Kool aid yet guys.....a certain little red head still put down the fastest lap at Pheonix while coming through traffic. The red head also reeled Barcia in big time in only a few laps in the heat race at A1.....this is far from over and whoever said RV was shaking in his boots is a fool. RV doesn't care enough to be scared of any of these guys.....he'd rather be hunting.
Now....RV get rid of the air forks and put a beat down on Shaggy!
PS....Barcia seems to be getting a little too comfortable on the 450.....floating the valves like he did on the 250 a little too often.....that may come back to bite him in a big way!
the fact that barcia has nothing to prove and villapoto is going for 3 titles plays in barcias favour. in my opinion
What really plays in Barcia's favor is he gets out of the first turn up front....something RV needs to fix if he's gonna have a chance.
Barcia is for real, and I congratulate him on his first win for sure, but lets not count any chickens yet. Seriously, RV is shaking in his boots?? If so, not from Barcia, but from his own bad starts. Oh yeah, btw there's like 15 more races.
So many people have said "Barcia is too aggressive for a 450", "He can't rev it out like he did on the 250", "he'll get run off the track because of his past race moves". Well he's proved all the nay sayers wrong. He is a threat to win this title. I'm sure RV knows it. I'm pretty sure RV isn't "shaking in his boots". He does have one more guy to deal with he didn't have to last year.
@bd200...Let me respond for BillC....I never said that........RV will........Just joking Bill
@ripdown..I'll agree that RV can indeed put down the fast laps. None of that matters if you don't win. I'll start the argument again, the fastest guy ALWAYS wins. When the gate drops the fastest to do 20 laps wins.He is not the only one to hit the limiter. Listen to the race closer. It's hard to hear over the announcers but, all the fast guys do it. You could hear it best on the quad. I'm sure Honda will trade some valves for a win anyday.
You think Honda will try to sign Tomac next year and have the big 3 all on one team? Dungey looked terrible, thats all you can really say about that.
i doubt tomac will want to ride any other brand,,
@ Miso
haha....wasn't worried about the valves....more the extra power the 450 has over the 250 and where it can send you when you forget to respect it.......
BD200 this is the second thread you said this. Please give it up!!
.First why and what am I hateing?? I said Barcia would win this year a long time ago, As for Saps I have no problem with the guy but he has under perfomed for years and that is all I have ever said about him.
.So what are you tuting your horn about?? I did not EVER hear you or anyone else say Saps would be winning this year so tell me what is it that you are crowing about? The fact that I said barcia has acted like a PUNK? and now he has a win?? I have LOTS of proff to back that up and I don't hate the kid just don't like some of the crap he has pulled in the past. so please tell me.
Reed should sign Eli for next season, the Eli could have factory equipment. Unless Reed decides to race next season.....
ding ding ding..in the left corner in the green trunks we have billc and in the right corner we got bd with his silver chevy trunks
Misoheye ...Thanks... I think!!! LOL
.RV shaking in his boots. WOW some people.
rv is his own enemy right now... Barcia has got little pressure with a good bike and good people around him hes gonna be a threat! js just needs to announce hes gonna pull out with injury hes trying so hard not to dissapoint suzuki !
You can certainly tell Stanton is steering Bam Bam in the right direction....He still has that Barcia attitude, but he has tamed it down a bit.
Like Dungey in PHX last year, Barcia nailed the start while RV and company were back in the pack...RV about 11th or 12th going into turn one......Barcia had 4+ seconds on everyone after 2 laps....An open track will do that for you...but a great ride for JB51...starts like always are so crucial this year and RV's starts killed him in both races so far... Stewart will be up there soon I think and Trey is getting better each week..but his mistakes need to seize....I noticed the over reving of the 450 via Barcia a few times throughout the day and he almost lost it a few times during practice and his heat....so he is still on that edge...but a good ride in the main indeed...Milsaps is still making it happen....not on leader pace but good enough to be there to capatilize.....Reed????? not sure what to say there....Usually when he gets up front he stays there....not the case this week....Trey through it away and Reed got 4th again
LOL wiles 715.
.Some guys must dream stuff up then believe it. In another Thread jon### said i said RV would win 8 races and RV and JS would win 75% of the races this year and some other stuff too. LOL Please find the proof of that one!! Keep looking cuz it never happen!!
I knew Barcia was gona be up front with these guys and battling for wins, but I am kinda suprised its already happened. Canard's laptimes are freakin mind boggling considering what he's been thru and just now back. RV's bike is just a tik off where he needs it to be. Seems like suspension or tires, he's not getting the traction he needs. When they fix it-LOOK OUT he will again be the fastest guy on the track.
i just want to see RV and JB get out front together and watch the plastic fly because there will be some ramming from both of them!!!!
i was born and raised honda..my family hated ktm and suzukis the most..i didnt hate any bike i wanted to ride them all .after a those 98 99 00,01 cr 125s i knew the 6 speeds had more top end pull
I predict Barcia is going to wreck bad and end his season with one of those unnecessary whips over a big jump. That is a lot of needless risk.
he was born to scrubb,, although anyone could pull a windham .. damn that was nasty. i jumped off the couch in disbelief
Justin "super-storm" Barcia - damaging more than just trees and fences!!
There are 15 more races and yes, we will see some more JB51 on the podium......and yes (without a doubt), he will use the words "AWESOME" and "PUMPED". Can I borrow that dude's over used annoying term "STAMP IT"? Did I really just say "stamp it"?????
Well once again congrats to Justin. Starts are critical if anyone wants to run with him, they need to get out front sooner. Yes there is a certain red head who was charging hard, just needs to work on those starts. It would be great to see Ryan,Justin, and Trey swapping spots for the win.
Trey Canard should easily be the points leader if he didn't choke away 2 races on the last lap. He is currently the most consistent rider for, well, 19 laps. I wouldn't count him out.. He was only 5sec behind Barcia In that main and he came from 5th.
Round 16, Dungey within 10pts.
@BILLC--Please, you backpedal pretty good I have to say that.. You have said about Barcia "I hate that kid, he is a punk, " More than once, especially after Bercy.. Sure you said he was fast and would win, but you dont like him winning.. I like Barcia, YOU have given me crap for it, several times in the past.. and I am going to rub it in now.. LOL!!
And on Millsaps, you even called him Mudflaps forever.. as for you having "lots of Proof" thats kinda strange I think, do you print off your post?? LOL and chill, I am trying to have fun on here..
And I never claimed I said Millsaps would win.. I did say he wasnt as bad as some guys (including you) acted like he was.. Some guys even said he shouldnt even have a ride.... I backed him and YOU as always, jumped in and gave me all kinds of crap for it.. And before you ask no I dont have "Proof" as childish as that sounds.. But it did come from you.. You never gave Millsaps a chance at anything this year, and I told you before I will remain a fan, and caught crap for that too.. So I am reveling in it for now.. Its been a good season so far for me.. Now if RV can win the title I am doing real well.. LOL!!
Congrats to the Super Rookie!! So far, Barcia is living up the high expectations Honda placed on him years ago. Justin has been their darling, ever since he was riding the CRF150 and the relationship has been paying benefits, to both, for years!! Seemingly, more mature, his personality coupled with his riding style, will gain more fans for himself and the Honda brand. The Bammer has always been confident in his abilities on a dirt bike, combine that with Jeff Stanton,s coaching and the fact that now that he knows he can win, the sky is the limit for BamBam. Combined with his starting prowess and his sprint speed, Justin Barcia has the makings of being the next big Supercross Star!!!
Canard scrubbed his femur in half at washougal.....so hopefully the boys can stick to using it when they need it....not everytime they hit a jump.
Haha, some of you guys are funny. After 2 races it looks like the season is over. Barcia has it locked.. Someone call Speed and tell them not to waste their time airing races.
RV - Put down the fastest lap of the night in traffic, when the track was at it's worst, all while maybe struggling with front end set-up
TC- Is right there and I'm pretty sure he's still riding a little timid. I think he has a lot more in the tank.
CR- Say's he's struggling with bike set up but still in top 5. He'll take a bit to settle in but he'll be up there in a few races.
RD- Can only get it done if he gets a start. I like Dungey but just can't move through the pack like the other tope guy's. In SX at least
SAPS- Hmm, All the above need to be off for Davi to win. He's just a tick off their speed.
JS- If his knee isn't blown and he's just riding smart until it's heals then he might have a shot at the title. Although I'm sure all his fans and his haters are pretty sure his knee is blown out, and just a matter of time until he pulls out.
Good job JB! But i think it will tighten up soon enough RV,CR,TC, are all recovering
from injuries and it will take a few races for them to be 100% race ready. JB and DM have had a great off season with full testing at speed, the others that I mentioned have not been at race pace for a while. Don't know what's up with RD he's been healthy all along and JW too.
Barcia rode great and has everytime he has been on the track with the big bore. He is a great addition to an already stacked field.
Being an RV fan, I am trying hard not to look through the bias glasses. What I have seen in two races is an RV that if he gets a top 5 start and does not crash, he will win. Up until last year RV was never one to top the fast lap charts in practice but always dropped the hammer with race speed. He has been a little squirley of late but in heats and mains seems faster than everyone.
I also think Barcia got that big gap in part because of Mike the " Road Block " Alessi. Props to him though because he continues to get the starts as he has done throughout his career.
Can't wait to see RV, JB, TC and JS all with a top 4 start!
Yes, there was a Barcia whip during the Heat i believe that almost sent him to the ground....Pretty sketchy looking and it happened in practice a few times as well....Barcia has that RV and JS type of attack attitude....and he will be fast no doubt...but there is that squirrelly factor that will come into play....after about 5-6 laps Saturday, he just had to hunker down and put in solid laps....which he did and he won...but when he is racing against your RD, RV, JS and others, he will make mistakes like at A1.....
Red54m
You are so right MA800 really gave JB an advantage.
You can tell he is happier this year. He is not looking up at the sky during his interviews like he did last season. Thats a sign of someone telling a lie, like when he was trying not to show his diapointment about getting all those 2nd place finishes in the outdoors last year. He hasnt done that at the last 3 races.
@ ryanwagopoto - don't forget this one "yea, for sure". That has got to be Barcia's absolute favorite way to start a reply.
Congrats to Barcia, good ride. I agree that his excessive scrubbing/whipping/aggression on the bike is going to bite him bad, I don't want want this to happen but it's inevitable with the excessive, unnecessary risk. Phoenix is a tough one as it always turns into a fast, slick, slot car track. Again I'll say RV looked to be the only guy squaring turns, making his own lines and actually gaining time as a result of going outside of the main groove. Starts are critical and that's why Barcia won, he didn't put it on cruise control at the end and the lap times prove that, RV and Canard were flat out catching up to him but ran out of time. Barcia's last lap was the only one off his race pace by not even 2 full seconds, all laps prior were 51's and 52's like he did all race. It is what it is though, that's not an excuse for those RV and Canard, the race is 20 laps and Barcia held on and killed it. I feel at this point the "fastest" guys are Barcia, RV and Canard and they all share the same trait. They're riding ragged, on the edge, lots of small mistakes, and are all one small mishap away from big trouble if they don't minimize all these little mistakes and smooth out. I feel like Reed and RD are not willing to ride like that this early in the series whether they're capable of the faster lap times or not. This shouldn't be surprising based on the past, RD and Reed look at the big picture and are known to play it smart and consistent especially this early in a series. It's anyone's title still...
I love this kid. He is a racer, he isn't afraid of anyone, and he's got so much talent it's crazy. I'm a huge RV fan for the same reasons. And in case anyone didn't notice, he was the top American at the MXDN and the Monster Cup, both on 450s. If Honda is smart enough to put Tomac on the team next year with Canard and Barcia, they could be a dynasty for the next 5 years.
You girls take a break LOL !
I thought Sloan was a girls name. As in Ferris Beuler's Day Off.
bd200 I am not hot, I always have fun on here and don't take it to serious but get into it because others do.
.the proof I have is Saps results that I was critical of. not the man just the results. Why do you think Honda caned him? I will start calling him Mdflaps again if he starts riding like he did in the past. But I hope I don't have to because the more fast guys the better for us to watch. You say I never gave Millsaps a chance at anything this year. How do you know that? I don't believe his name EVER came up untill after A1.
.As for barcia I REALLY don't think I said I HATE the kid. I never say stuff like that. You bring up Bercy.... You telling me you would like to see your kid act like that?? I hope not because it was a PUNK move and I think it's funny you back him up on it.
.PS it's been a GREAT season for me so far too. No one is out hurt yet (JS is hurt but still there) so I am LOVING it and can't wait till next Saturday!!
I was a big Barcia fan until last year when you grew that hideous mustache, started crying and roosting people. I know, I know... you can't hate the kid for being human and getting upset or for poor facial hair tastes but he has changed over these past few months. I don't know if it was Baggett running him down last outdoors season or the power of the 450 or the idea of finally racing against the best in the world but he seems to have been humbled. And now he is back to being enjoyable and I am glad to see that.
If Barcia can keep his nerves down this will be a good year for him. RV has run him down 2 weeks in a row now (although A1 was just a heat race and didn't mean anything) but come up short each time. It will be interesting to see how things will shape up when/if RV can figure out how to get a good start. There are several guys in the big boy class I won't think twice about "bam-bam"ing and RV is certainly one of them.
would think twice about* not won't
Oh and don't forget BD200 at one point you started to agree with me that he was underperfoming.
I will not be surprised if Millsaps wins another race. Honestly this year 2013 we may see a rider that won only one main event walk away with the title. 2013 looks to be headed better than 2011.
Title contenders 1. Millsaps 2. Barcia 3. RV 4 Dungey 5. Reedy 6. Canard 7 Stewart ( JS is a long shot but theres no telling ) RV missed a main event last yr and still won title so anything can happen and thats what makes this the best season so far
I'm glad he mentioned the track in the interview. The deteriorating conditions dictated how quickly the racers would navigate the course.
Very exciting series and we're not even out of CA yet!
Maintain J.B., remember the RC mantra "get out of CA alive".....
By the way Millsaps is the most consistent now followed by Reed. Oh well Reed and Dungey is kinda expected. and look out for RD to bounce back next week.
RV is going trough suspension issues and so is Dungey. Once they get this stuff figured out ITS ON. Right now JS7 & millsaps bike look so dialed in and then Factory Honda. Barcia and Canard are on fire out there. At this point the riders are so close comes down to bike and set up
For sure Honda is going to have first refusal rights on E.T.
Whether they keep all 3 (TC, JB & ET) or do something else, they will pursue ET vigorously!
Honda would be foolish to not keep all three. They have the money, they need to step up to the plate on this one for sure!
I can't believe the company would consider anything else after the dry spell they've had. The "old" Honda, when Mr (Sochiro) Honda ran the show, would NEVER have gone this long without a title.
Red Bull KTM is coming to the E.T. "moving up" party and they will be bringing their checkbook.......................just sayin'.
@ 731 Chopper----Facial Hair gee wizz look at your Avitar portrait??? I said a long time ago in a Galaxy far, far Away that Bam, Bam may just do it to it this year!
and @ pheonix or ie Willow you should know that going faster does not mean going raster! It then becomes going smarter than the other guys. I reached that point and so did a lot of peope on this site!.
I am just glad we have a great sport that I am still in wonderment that it has got this big!
reeds biggest problem is himself I dont think the bike has anything to do with it I think he has confidence issues and is surprised once again by the pace of the guys on the podium you cant tell me canard and barcia have the bike dialed but reed dont???? and tomac and honda would be a fool to do anything other than stay together what I honestly expected to happen was unfortunately canard not have that great of a season than lose his job to tomac next year but hell thats not looking likely if they were smart they (muscle milk) would sign him and have a 3 rider team and pull a mitch payton having nights were you are 1,2,and 3 on the podium
@BillC, in the months leading up to A1 you said (1) Stewart would pass RC on the wins list this season and (2) RV would win almost half the races and the Title. Your Stewart comment was in response to someone saying Stewart was done and would not win again. True, you also said Barcia would win a couple. However, the math on your RV and Stewart predictions requires they combine to win about 75% of the SX races. I understand your backpedaling now that we are 2 races into the season and there is a new sheriff in town. People do not like you insulting riders not named RV and JS. This is a site for people who love the sport, not a forum to bag on guys doing their best in an incredibly dangerous sport.
I do think RV is awesome and I think he is ready to retire. He has intimated such in interviews. I believe he said when his Kawi contract is up he is done. As a nice kid from WA who has earned a ton of money, suffered some serious injuries, and leads a pretty conservative lifestyle, he will be like RC and walk away on top. He has nothing more to prove and a mantle full of Titles. Enjoy his riding while you can because he will be gone soon for a more gentile lifestyle.
He sounds like a well grounded kid. He's smart to stay home and not embrace the California lifestyle. There's no reason for a young single guy to saddle him with the debt associated with an overpriced home.
when its your guy out front and the others catching he was on cruise control but when its not your guy and your guy was catching up he was just faster I think im beginning to understand the logic around here............you guys are morons that think like this If you are out front with no one to race who the f**k are you supposed to ride on the edge for???? I bet you are the same guys who criticize stewart for always trying to lap up as far as he could go really whats the point? two guys battling for a position are normally gonna go a little faster than a guy whos out playing around practicing for X-games best whip sorry maybe It was such an easy win barcia forgot he was actually in a race haha
@Jeramey: Serious run-on sentences. (^^^^). I'm not the grammar police, but that whole blurb contained ONE question mark. Can I suggest using periods to separate your sentences? Just trying to help.
@Jeramey: Serious run-on sentences. (^^^^). I'm not the grammar police, but that whole blurb contained ONE question mark. Can I suggest using periods to separate your sentences? Just trying to help.
ill see what i can do haha
@ ryanwagopoto
haha....and might I suggest you hit enter only once?
JonR145 there is NO WAY I said 8 wins. You find that quote and I will send you $100. time to put up or stop the lies.
Also I believe RV signed a 3 year deal so I don't think he is ready to quit just yet. he even said he is thinking about going for a World MX title some day.
ryanwagopoto ...Double post, Can I suggest you post only once?
Help me here guys What is up with the airshock stuff. Is the industry trying to sell us something we don't want or need. I mean all discussion seems to be about overcoming the fact that you have one. That aint progress.
IMO I think Barcia rides the 450 even better than the 250. I think it suits his style more-so then the 250; he can be smoother and not as wild as his pinned out style on the 250s.
@ Bill C - RV really wants to go to Europe? Wow, he will destroy them
@ FirstOrDirt
ya I don't really get it either.....guess the industry needs new revenue streams.
Seems more than a few guys are having a hard time getting used to the air forks and it's a detriment to their performance. I'm all for new tech but these guys are going plenty fast enough....RV went from being almost unstopable last year to fighting the bike and laying it down at least once a race.
did the work for ya and guess what?? YOU ARE WRONG!!!
http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/12/05/bench-racing-ammo-all-time-sx-win-list
the season really doesnt start till daytona.you think villy,stew,dunger,reed dont know that.barcia is a bad ass for sure, but there is just so much that can go wrong in the next 2 months ,they would even tell you that.i am just going to watch and enjoy,hope they all make it to daytona uninjured,where i will watch the madness trackside!
Thanks ripdown, Our sport should be driven by more than just dirtbike manufactures.Ever since they perfected the two stroke 250 they have been hard at work solving problems that don't exist.
@BillC and DungeyPoto...PLEASE forgive my INADVERTENT doube post. So, so, so sorry. I did not do that intentionally. Damn phone app kind of sucks when you use the reply box. There are some glitches. On a different note, Barcia's tyrade/hissy-fit/crybaby/roosting people episode in Houston last year was so immature and unsporsmanlike. Sure the guy is insane fast, but doing STUPID stuff like that is a great way to get a bad rap and loose fans! Look at Hansen's d-bag move. Anway....this season is super exciting! You'll see more of my stupid sh*T..."stamp it"...(LOL)
He got the job done quicker than MC, JS7 and RV and WAY quicker than RC.
This kid is for real.
Years ago I remember seeing a tv commercial for the Honda CRF150- A young Justin Barcia was saying how much he loves it, has 'power everywhere', ect. - "What do I like most about the Honda CRF150?.... Winning!". His hair was really short like a buzz cut- that was the first time I ever heard of Barcia.
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
GIT R DUN JUSTIN BARCIA!!
He RODE HARD....RODE SMART and HAD FUN..and in doing so...POSTED a BIG WIN.
JB needs to continue getting those starts...and staying strong and focused.
SNIKEY deserves a MEGA NY STYLE SAUSAGE and PEPPERS for the wrenching on that one!!!! lol
IBCNU...ON ANY SUNDAY.
I knew Barcia was going to be fast but who could have guessed he would get there so fast. Nicely done.
Barcia has no pressure whatsoever..He should be riding good! I think if he and RV are up front together,that RV isnt going to be as aggressive as everyone thinks.He is smart enough to know that jerking around with him is a waste of time.RV was pretty mellow,even after falling.He was giving guys in front of him quite a bit of room when passing them.I thought he put in a super smart ride after falling.
Bam! I'ts Barcia Time! Win #1
McGrath 1993/Barcia 2013 ??? many similarities but probably not because Villo is still there, whatever Villo or Barcia for the title and hope some wins for Canard and one last for K-Dub!
Giving Barcia props but I dont think his Competition is all together in there groove at all !! Like most of the posters here 'They are in a funk ' Give it about 5 races to se ewhat shakes out !
I'd like to see JB take it but it's way to early to know. From a fan perspective he's got a lot more personality than RV. Agree that whip looked sketchy, needs to reign in the unnecessary risk stuff, long season.
McGrath 93?? Are you serious?
Barcia has won ONE race!!
Ya' ok..
Unbelievable.
Pitbull
We all get that! But save the testing for the TEST tracks and TEST riding. Not Racing.....use what is tried and TESTED true for the races so we can see the riders at their best and safest. Once the Air Shock has been thoroughly tested and perfected then by all means bring on race day.
For all who don't like Barcia, you should change sports! Magoo O'Barcia is here for a long time !!! and it's REAL, not some stupid fictions like with cp and roczen
The next BH RJ JMC RC RV is JB.