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I thought this was kind of interesting, and I'm not sure that I know what he's talking about with the "next level" comment. I'm a fan of Barcia, but he sounds awfully butt-hurt in this interview - especially for a guy who's nick-name is Bam Bam for his aggressive riding.
From RacerX's Open Mic:
Justin Barcia, Team Honda Muscle Milk, 5th in 450SX
That was a crazy race, dude.
Yeah, it was definitely crazy. I was feeling good and battling it up, having five, six, so many fast guys, one mistake puts you from top three to off the box like that. Definitely a bummer. I went in the corner pretty good and clipped my front brake. Tuff Block stood me up a little, and couldn’t do a triple. So it was definitely tough. And racing with those guys is so awesome, but then you got a guy like Stewart that is not very fun to race with. I race really aggressive with everyone, but I try not to race super dirty, but he takes it to that next level.
At one point did you think, hey, I might be able to win this one? You were in position at one point.
Yeah, I was feeling the best I felt since Phoenix for sure. I was happy, I was feeling good on the bike. Like I said that one darn mistake will put you off the box. And I respect all those guys out there, it’s fun racing with them. That’s what racing’s all about. Even [trainer, Jeff] Stanton said, “You can’t feel too bad about that night. Everyone’s going so fast and one little mistake takes you out.” It’s a learning year and I would like to try to make it a championship year, but first year, lots of mistakes and try to learn from them. – Jason Weigandt
From RacerX's Open Mic:
Justin Barcia, Team Honda Muscle Milk, 5th in 450SX
That was a crazy race, dude.
Yeah, it was definitely crazy. I was feeling good and battling it up, having five, six, so many fast guys, one mistake puts you from top three to off the box like that. Definitely a bummer. I went in the corner pretty good and clipped my front brake. Tuff Block stood me up a little, and couldn’t do a triple. So it was definitely tough. And racing with those guys is so awesome, but then you got a guy like Stewart that is not very fun to race with. I race really aggressive with everyone, but I try not to race super dirty, but he takes it to that next level.
At one point did you think, hey, I might be able to win this one? You were in position at one point.
Yeah, I was feeling the best I felt since Phoenix for sure. I was happy, I was feeling good on the bike. Like I said that one darn mistake will put you off the box. And I respect all those guys out there, it’s fun racing with them. That’s what racing’s all about. Even [trainer, Jeff] Stanton said, “You can’t feel too bad about that night. Everyone’s going so fast and one little mistake takes you out.” It’s a learning year and I would like to try to make it a championship year, but first year, lots of mistakes and try to learn from them. – Jason Weigandt
Ryan Dungey, Red Bull KTM, 4th in 450SX
We actually made a lot of adjustments today to the bike internally, more with the suspension. We had a little different fork setting, kind of get a little bit more comfort in the front. And then we also tried a rear shock that got a lot more comfort as well. I hate to be testing at a race but it was good to see that the bike got better. Going into the main, got off to a good start but then going around the first couple turns we kind of got shut out and shuffled back there. We were about sixth place when they threw the red flag out. And the restart we took off… it was kind of carnage that first lap. We were able to make a couple passes that didn’t stick and then we made a couple passes that did stick, so it was kind of all over the place. But we were able to move our way up to fifth, got into fourth and, right there on Chad and James right there at the end, and Villopoto. So it was a good night. I was really happy with the bike setup.
that said, Barcia is as aggressive as anyone so it seems odd for him to say that.
then again, these interviews are taken just after the races. sometimes attitudes are different after a day than they are right after the event.
The Shop
At least he's not talking in third-person.
He's also a little more forthcoming with info this year, and that's a plus.
Peelout's right, too, riders get too much grief over stuff that's pretty natural in the heat of competition.
Good call on the last two points.
Justin also had him for a moment on Saturday night, but couldn't pull the trigger on this triple, which allowed James to get back by.
knew bam bam and james would come to blows eventually as they both push the limits of aggression so will be good to watch for the rest of the season.....
not be one of those riders that it is all about him. Also, if you try to
use we and I in their proper context you'll inevitably use the wrong
one here and there and sound stupid, so to just standardize with we
is much more humble than I.
TM
RV said: "when you're racing with the top guys like Stewart, Dungey and Reed, you know there is a respect, and they'll race you and maybe run it in on you a bit, but over all there's respect. With Barcia, I don't see any respect from him towards the other riders at all."
So maybe he's just trying to spread a little attention around everywhere he can.
Pit Row
Kid's fast, but seems like a whiney baby to me.
I can't remember anything...
Watch any podium speech from Villo last year or so - JS7 is the same.
Barcia is a little bitch but doesn't like being treated that way in public, complaining about Stewart>? Come on kid get a grip....
I thought it was Barcia last week who clipped his teammate Canard in a bowl turn, taking out Canard's front spokes, sending Canard to the LCQ. Not Stewart.
What a whiney little brat...
I'd like to hear their side now...
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