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If I'm going somewhere I shouldn't, stop me. But I've always kind of wondered what Justin's story is - like where he came from and stuff. I've seen his mom, but never his dad. Not on any social networking, at the races.. Never. I might be an idiot and/or blind but I just wondered. I've been pretty negative towards his personality/riding but I figure maybe I should learn more about him before I criticize. A person doesn't get to his level just by "chilling"

Also like his Cirrus that he posts pics of, looks like a sweet way to get around.
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rt987 wrote:
If I'm going somewhere I shouldn't, stop me. But I've always kind of wondered what Justin's story is - like where he came from and stuff...
If I'm going somewhere I shouldn't, stop me. But I've always kind of wondered what Justin's story is - like where he came from and stuff. I've seen his mom, but never his dad. Not on any social networking, at the races.. Never. I might be an idiot and/or blind but I just wondered. I've been pretty negative towards his personality/riding but I figure maybe I should learn more about him before I criticize. A person doesn't get to his level just by "chilling"

Also like his Cirrus that he posts pics of, looks like a sweet way to get around.
I don't know them at all, so someone feel free to jump in and correct me if I'm way off base here, but I "think" I remember hearing on one of the shows (might have been DMXS) that his dad had an injury or accident or something of that nature that kept him from being able to work when Justin was growing up, which allowed him the time to be able to take Justin riding during the day. Once again, if I'm wrong, just let me know and I will be happy to admit so.

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Sandberm 11/19/2014 1:05pm
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Guy posted a pic of the Honda pits last year and Barcias dad was in the background.

I view relatives of the riders like I do umpires/referees. If I dont notice them, thats a good thing.
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peelout 11/19/2014 1:05pm
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not sure why people don't like him... sure he's been a bonehead a few times but they're motorcycle racers, they aren't perceived to be ambassadors for all...

as for his dad, i've always been curious as well.

hope he can win a few this season and be in contention at the end, i like the dude and i really like his NFG riding style.

edited... would hate to get dude in hot water or pissed off. @Matthes, it doesn't surprise me, all about that dolla' bill with some

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Matthes 11/19/2014 1:09pm
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peelout wrote:
not sure why people don't like him... sure he's been a bonehead a few times but they're motorcycle racers, they aren't perceived to be ambassadors for...
not sure why people don't like him... sure he's been a bonehead a few times but they're motorcycle racers, they aren't perceived to be ambassadors for all...

as for his dad, i've always been curious as well.

hope he can win a few this season and be in contention at the end, i like the dude and i really like his NFG riding style.

edited... would hate to get dude in hot water or pissed off. @Matthes, it doesn't surprise me, all about that dolla' bill with some

You have just captured many in the industry to a tee unfortunately. Generally when someone is pissed at me you can follow the money & find out why. I have nothing invested in a rider/team whatever and can speak freely with no blinders on and many, many, many, many people cannot see past those. Oh well...

BTW, I have no clue who you're talking about or if it's true or not but your story is very much what I see in the pits.
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rosebud441 11/19/2014 1:12pm
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I think Barcia's a rad dude.. (prob because Monster hasn't got there claws into him, yet) i'm So glad we have him in our sport and obviously his folks did something right, whoever and wherever they are..

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Barcia's dad is a super nice guy. He goes by the name of Shaggy and he lives in Coolsville.

Back in the day, Shaggy got together with a couple of friends and started a mystery solving team called Mystery, Inc.

While working with the team, Shaggy met Daphne Blake and they were soon married.

Together they have 2 children, Justin and Moonblanket. Shaggy mostly hangs back these days and lets Justin do his thing.
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Wandell 11/19/2014 1:24pm
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As for JB51's dad, I've met Don Barcia a couple times and he seemed like a great guy. Also, he seems to be well respected in the motocross community/industry. It seems to me staying out of the spotlight is the best route for a parent of a professional athlete to take. Like the Carmichael's and Dungey's for example.
motokiwi 11/19/2014 1:25pm
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Barcias Mom seems to have a strong personality.

It will be interesting to see if he adapts to that reverse engine p.o.s
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im rooting for Barcia all next year!!...he's a killer!...I was really pissed when m.stewart tried to push on him and ride over him...
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tprice07 11/19/2014 1:26pm
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What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been to.
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What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been...
What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been to.
Yeah, you don't see him around much. I've heard he's hands off and very laid back.
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tprice07 11/19/2014 1:41pm
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tprice07 wrote:
What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been...
What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been to.
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Yeah, you don't see him around much. I've heard he's hands off and very laid back.
Ah ic, that makes sense..

...the shit people talk about in the "off season" haha
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tprice07 wrote:
What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been...
What about Mike Alessi's dad? Has anyone ever heard of him? I never seem to recall seeing him at any of the races Mike has been to.
He's more behind the scenes handling media contracts and stuff with his Trapper Keeper and wide ruled notebook paper. Mathis knows.
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rosebud441 wrote:
I think Barcia's a rad dude.. (prob because Monster hasn't got there claws into him, yet) i'm So glad we have him in our sport and...
I think Barcia's a rad dude.. (prob because Monster hasn't got there claws into him, yet) i'm So glad we have him in our sport and obviously his folks did something right, whoever and wherever they are..



Just got their claws dug into his helmet.
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rosebud441 11/19/2014 2:59pm
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Oh shit.. i spoke to soon..
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GuyB 11/19/2014 3:02pm
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You see both his parents at a fair amount of races.
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I saw his dad at some of the am races like Mini Os and he seems like a decent guy. He was always smiling and nice to people.

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I can understand how some folks get a bit of a bad idea about the kid based on some of his on-track antics...notably during his 250 era; but, nowadays...on the 450...?

He is SOLID.

He's funny and positive...dare I say "up-beat" and fun to be around.

He is dedicated to winning races and pursuing a Red Plate w/ "1" on it.

I wish him and his team the best.
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rt987 11/19/2014 3:33pm
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Alright, thanks guys. Like I said I've never seen much, so I figured I'd ask.
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When I watch Justin ride I see a young man that rides with all his heart. As he has matured in the 450 class I see someone I would love to have on my team or be a spokesman for my products. He is my current favorite and I hope he manages to put all the pieces together and win races and maybe a championship.
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hvaughn88 11/19/2014 4:51pm
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I'm a fan of his riding and love his interviews. Not a fan of his "beard/goatee" thing though, haha
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I wadded once and lost a grip at a race and his dad gave me a pair of grips so I could run the rest of the day
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ran across them a few times while living in North Florida, nice regular people.
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bama205 wrote:
I wadded once and lost a grip at a race and his dad gave me a pair of grips so I could run the rest of...
I wadded once and lost a grip at a race and his dad gave me a pair of grips so I could run the rest of the day
Thanks pretty cool. What race?
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Barcia hanging out with Cairoli and the rest of the KTM team in Italy.



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Barcia's dad is a super nice guy. He goes by the name of Shaggy and he lives in Coolsville. Back in the day, Shaggy got together...
Barcia's dad is a super nice guy. He goes by the name of Shaggy and he lives in Coolsville.

Back in the day, Shaggy got together with a couple of friends and started a mystery solving team called Mystery, Inc.

While working with the team, Shaggy met Daphne Blake and they were soon married.

Together they have 2 children, Justin and Moonblanket. Shaggy mostly hangs back these days and lets Justin do his thing.
ZOINKS....!
rocketsocks26 11/20/2014 3:49am
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cairoli looks like a cool dude!
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I have respect for the family. I can't remember where I saw it or read it, but they said his family was so poor they lived in a motorhome for a while and basically Justin's success was a make it or break it for them so they didn't end up on the street at the time. He seems very down to earth in reality. I was impressed by this vid in his 250 days for not being too extravagant.

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