Crazy Rumor: Barcia to MXGP!

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MXMattii 4/13/2016 3:55pm
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Yep and Honda letting Mitch and De Coster go. That is also crazy. Britney Spears shaving her hair bold, very crazy. But that dude with boobs...
Yep and Honda letting Mitch and De Coster go. That is also crazy. Britney Spears shaving her hair bold, very crazy. But that dude with boobs is indeed the most absurd stuff haha!

Won't say a deal will happen with Barcia, it is just a rumor that is going around and around. And Justin is very good at Supercross but last two seasons got interrupted by injuries. If we look at his MX results he was, besides KRoc, the only one that could beat Dungey if I'm correct.

PS: Does Barcia makes the same as KRoc and Dungey. That would be absurd but it is possible, I mean it is also absurd that Paulin makes almost the same as AC222 but it happens.
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I would bet that Barcia is 4th highest paid behind Dungey, Tomac and Roczen... in no particular order of those three. But soon to be joined...
I would bet that Barcia is 4th highest paid behind Dungey, Tomac and Roczen... in no particular order of those three. But soon to be joined by Cooper Webb.
Ok! I bet that, if he would become the highest paid rider in the MXGP, he should have a pay cut from about 45/50%. Even if he rode some National Championship races for 5000 euro/race.
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Yep and Honda letting Mitch and De Coster go. That is also crazy. Britney Spears shaving her hair bold, very crazy. But that dude with boobs...
Yep and Honda letting Mitch and De Coster go. That is also crazy. Britney Spears shaving her hair bold, very crazy. But that dude with boobs is indeed the most absurd stuff haha!

Won't say a deal will happen with Barcia, it is just a rumor that is going around and around. And Justin is very good at Supercross but last two seasons got interrupted by injuries. If we look at his MX results he was, besides KRoc, the only one that could beat Dungey if I'm correct.

PS: Does Barcia makes the same as KRoc and Dungey. That would be absurd but it is possible, I mean it is also absurd that Paulin makes almost the same as AC222 but it happens.
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I would bet that Barcia is 4th highest paid behind Dungey, Tomac and Roczen... in no particular order of those three. But soon to be joined...
I would bet that Barcia is 4th highest paid behind Dungey, Tomac and Roczen... in no particular order of those three. But soon to be joined by Cooper Webb.
Maybe 5th with Carsten's contingency winnings
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MXMattii wrote:
He said also about RV... Crazy things have happened before and will happen in the future.
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Unless Barcia is wanting to retire after next season and avoid supercross at all costs, then these two scenarios are very different. But I can't argue...
Unless Barcia is wanting to retire after next season and avoid supercross at all costs, then these two scenarios are very different. But I can't argue against crazy things happening, that is a very broad statement. Look at Caitlyn Jenner, for example. Crazy.
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I heard that Vital was signing him to an Arenacross deal.

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i see Paulin at Suzuki next year imo . which i dont want to see , as i feel Paulin will never win a world title...
i see Paulin at Suzuki next year imo . which i dont want to see , as i feel Paulin will never win a world title .
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you bag Paulin on the Honda all the time, what makes you think he will do better on a bike that has a very similar layout...
you bag Paulin on the Honda all the time, what makes you think he will do better on a bike that has a very similar layout to the Honda?
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Honda is a great bike look at bobby and tim on that bike at the moment . Paulin on the other hand ,has been terrible on...
Honda is a great bike look at bobby and tim on that bike at the moment . Paulin on the other hand ,has been terrible on that bike ,all last year and before he got injured this year . Maybe its not the bike but he was deff better on the Kawi . He has only had two great races for Honda . Kiwifan did you see him ride much on the kawi . I dont know if he would be better on a different brand ,for sure . But he can hardly be any worse . plus i really think Honda will be glad to get someone else too .
sorry I wasnt meaning you were bagging honda in general, just the fact that Paulin does bad on it...I think its in his head personally...he did ride most of 2015 with a knee injury which didnt help his results, this year I dont know maybe he overtrained in the off season? The Kawi and Yammy and KTM have bigger cockpits,. but in saying that hes on a factory bike, they would be able to change the cockpit layout anytime to suit him
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Honda has a reputation of not being very flexible on technical decisions and not all riders feel comfortable with that. If I not wrong Barcia was...
Honda has a reputation of not being very flexible on technical decisions and not all riders feel comfortable with that.
If I not wrong Barcia was one of them.
If Paulin walks away I suppose it would be for a similar reason.
maybe 2-3 seasons ago (and in USA not in Europe) but not now....in fact I would say the opposite with HRC's involvement now
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Speaking of gp rumors is there any rumors as to other riders changing/shopping around next season?
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General public underestimates the massive pay cut he would have to take for this to ever happen. That's just one of a million reasons this is...
General public underestimates the massive pay cut he would have to take for this to ever happen. That's just one of a million reasons this is silly.
Are you saying factory GP riders make a lot less money than guys in the US?
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well lets assume its true.. Yamaha have Febvre, JVH and Guillod in the wings, Honda has Paulin, Bobby & Gajser, Kawi has Desalle on a new...
well lets assume its true.. Yamaha have Febvre, JVH and Guillod in the wings, Honda has Paulin, Bobby & Gajser, Kawi has Desalle on a new long term deal , and Tixier.. only place that looks like its under performing is Suzuki, Stribos hasnt fired yet , neither has Townley.

KTM and Husky wouldnt touch him with a shitty stick.

Barcia to TM.. stamp it
LOL. definitely a done deal, his Lambo proves he enjoyes Italian equipment Cool
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Money wrote:
Speaking of gp rumors is there any rumors as to other riders changing/shopping around next season?
Don't you think it might be just a tad early to be talking about next season? I still have my Christmas tree up j/k
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Same rumor that got thrown around late last year? I'll say no... His contract with JGR is big $$$... That wouldn't be cheap to buy out...
Same rumor that got thrown around late last year? I'll say no... His contract with JGR is big $$$... That wouldn't be cheap to buy out...

I believe Justin even responded to the rumor last year and said he wasn't interested (it was started by Geoff last time)...
actually he said he would love to race the gp's but obviously has obligations with jgr through '18. he said he is open for offers after that and it isn't about money. if he said it just for media or for real, well only he knows.
but as you said, I don't think any gp team will buy him out of his jgr contract, even though honda must be desperate to get a championship by now. they got the cash. gajser is looking pretty strong tho. yamaha has febvre and surly are happy with him.
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RG1 4/14/2016 2:57am
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Motocross83 wrote:
Justin has always seemed to do pretty good on the GP circuits (in the context of the MXDN), so he may surprise a few people if...
Justin has always seemed to do pretty good on the GP circuits (in the context of the MXDN), so he may surprise a few people if it ever happens. I should imagine that Paulin wants off the Honda at this point.
brimx153 wrote:
Id say the feeling is mutual lol . Honda prob want him gone to
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His biggest problem though is that there's not going to be many rides available at the end of this season. His ideal move would probably be back to Kawi, but I don't think that move is on in Europe. Maybe we'll see him in America on a Kawi
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Jt$ wrote:
General public underestimates the massive pay cut he would have to take for this to ever happen. That's just one of a million reasons this is...
General public underestimates the massive pay cut he would have to take for this to ever happen. That's just one of a million reasons this is silly.
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He said also about RV... Crazy things have happened before and will happen in the future.
RV was a bit unique

1. He had to leave the USA scene
2. He still had contract obligations to fulfill if he wanted to get paid out
3. His backer (Monster) not only found a generous way to let him fulfill his contract but it wasn't difficult considering their sponsorship of the GP's

Barcia shares absolutely nothing in common with the RV scenario other than they both love their money. So for that Im betting he stays in America unless there are some behind the scenes politics Im not aware of and Barcia needs to bail in a hurry. As u said, crazy things have happened.

One thing we can all agree on? It'd be cool to see a talented American go for it. Personally I think Barcia would do well in the Euro paddock & culture. That's have the battle of going over there is adjusting to the new way of life and new way in which teams operate.
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Ghost of Jabroni wrote:
RV was a bit unique 1. He had to leave the USA scene 2. He still had contract obligations to fulfill if he wanted to get...
RV was a bit unique

1. He had to leave the USA scene
2. He still had contract obligations to fulfill if he wanted to get paid out
3. His backer (Monster) not only found a generous way to let him fulfill his contract but it wasn't difficult considering their sponsorship of the GP's

Barcia shares absolutely nothing in common with the RV scenario other than they both love their money. So for that Im betting he stays in America unless there are some behind the scenes politics Im not aware of and Barcia needs to bail in a hurry. As u said, crazy things have happened.

One thing we can all agree on? It'd be cool to see a talented American go for it. Personally I think Barcia would do well in the Euro paddock & culture. That's have the battle of going over there is adjusting to the new way of life and new way in which teams operate.
1. rv had to leave the us scene? why?
2. rv said he was just fine with retiring one year early.
3. barcia is a monster athlete as well.

the only difference i see is that barcia has no 450 titles and probably won't go anywhere before he has that accomplished. I don't think he buys into the 'rather being a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond' idea.

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RG1 wrote:
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His...
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His biggest problem though is that there's not going to be many rides available at the end of this season. His ideal move would probably be back to Kawi, but I don't think that move is on in Europe. Maybe we'll see him in America on a Kawi
Factory Kawi in the U.S. is going to have Tomac and Canard, so it's unlikely they will have room for another big name.
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Ghost of Jabroni wrote:
RV was a bit unique 1. He had to leave the USA scene 2. He still had contract obligations to fulfill if he wanted to get...
RV was a bit unique

1. He had to leave the USA scene
2. He still had contract obligations to fulfill if he wanted to get paid out
3. His backer (Monster) not only found a generous way to let him fulfill his contract but it wasn't difficult considering their sponsorship of the GP's

Barcia shares absolutely nothing in common with the RV scenario other than they both love their money. So for that Im betting he stays in America unless there are some behind the scenes politics Im not aware of and Barcia needs to bail in a hurry. As u said, crazy things have happened.

One thing we can all agree on? It'd be cool to see a talented American go for it. Personally I think Barcia would do well in the Euro paddock & culture. That's have the battle of going over there is adjusting to the new way of life and new way in which teams operate.
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1. rv had to leave the us scene? why? 2. rv said he was just fine with retiring one year early. 3. barcia is a monster...
1. rv had to leave the us scene? why?
2. rv said he was just fine with retiring one year early.
3. barcia is a monster athlete as well.

the only difference i see is that barcia has no 450 titles and probably won't go anywhere before he has that accomplished. I don't think he buys into the 'rather being a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond' idea.
RV wanted to retire but still had another year in his contract and going to the GP's was a way around having to pay to get out of his contract. If you remember he also had to show up a few times after he was injured and announced his retirement...that was to fulfill his contract so he would get paid.
He may have been fine with retiring a year early but Monster and Kawi were not fine with it...
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RG1 wrote:
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His...
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His biggest problem though is that there's not going to be many rides available at the end of this season. His ideal move would probably be back to Kawi, but I don't think that move is on in Europe. Maybe we'll see him in America on a Kawi
Starcrossed wrote:
Factory Kawi in the U.S. is going to have Tomac and Canard, so it's unlikely they will have room for another big name.
Is this for sure that Canard is going to Kawasaki?
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Everts to the phone, i believe townley is one year deal and strijbos isnt bringing in the wins any time soon. The exposure barcia will bring team suzuki and not to mention he has podium potential would be priceless. A everts and barcia combo is a potent team.

http://www.mxlarge.com/2016/04/14/justin-barcia-to-mxgp/
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The TM factory that doesn't even have a team or rider in MXGP right now? That factory is going to pony up the cash for an...
The TM factory that doesn't even have a team or rider in MXGP right now?

That factory is going to pony up the cash for an mxgp team AND to pay Barcia?

Suzuki is the only factory without a potential title contender. if there is any truth to this they would make most sense imo.
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Everts to the phone, i believe townley is one year deal and strijbos isnt bringing in the wins any time soon. The exposure barcia will bring...
Everts to the phone, i believe townley is one year deal and strijbos isnt bringing in the wins any time soon. The exposure barcia will bring team suzuki and not to mention he has podium potential would be priceless. A everts and barcia combo is a potent team.

http://www.mxlarge.com/2016/04/14/justin-barcia-to-mxgp/
"Of course until we get an official word it remains a rumor, but one that I think the whole motocross world would like to see happen. A top line American like Barcia racing in America is always something special."

Does Geoff even read what he writes?
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51xc 4/14/2016 2:44pm
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DonM wrote:
RV wanted to retire but still had another year in his contract and going to the GP's was a way around having to pay to get...
RV wanted to retire but still had another year in his contract and going to the GP's was a way around having to pay to get out of his contract. If you remember he also had to show up a few times after he was injured and announced his retirement...that was to fulfill his contract so he would get paid.
He may have been fine with retiring a year early but Monster and Kawi were not fine with it...
he said it with his own words that he was fine to retire if the mxgp opportunity wouldn't have been there. not sure why people in this forum always think they know something more.
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Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His...
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His biggest problem though is that there's not going to be many rides available at the end of this season. His ideal move would probably be back to Kawi, but I don't think that move is on in Europe. Maybe we'll see him in America on a Kawi
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Factory Kawi in the U.S. is going to have Tomac and Canard, so it's unlikely they will have room for another big name.
Yep good shout, I'd forgot about that one. I guess it remains to be seen where he goes, if indeed he does move on
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he said it with his own words that he was fine to retire if the mxgp opportunity wouldn't have been there. not sure why people in...
he said it with his own words that he was fine to retire if the mxgp opportunity wouldn't have been there. not sure why people in this forum always think they know something more.
What do u expect RV to say? He certainly wasnt going to say the real reason he went to the GP's. DonM has half the story right and isn't assuming anything with regards to the contract fulfillment stuff.
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51xc wrote:
he said it with his own words that he was fine to retire if the mxgp opportunity wouldn't have been there. not sure why people in...
he said it with his own words that he was fine to retire if the mxgp opportunity wouldn't have been there. not sure why people in this forum always think they know something more.
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What do u expect RV to say? He certainly wasnt going to say the real reason he went to the GP's. DonM has half the story...
What do u expect RV to say? He certainly wasnt going to say the real reason he went to the GP's. DonM has half the story right and isn't assuming anything with regards to the contract fulfillment stuff.
"DonM" knows way more than most on this board, and I for one appreciate his insight.
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brimx153 4/14/2016 5:28pm
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Motocross83 wrote:
Justin has always seemed to do pretty good on the GP circuits (in the context of the MXDN), so he may surprise a few people if...
Justin has always seemed to do pretty good on the GP circuits (in the context of the MXDN), so he may surprise a few people if it ever happens. I should imagine that Paulin wants off the Honda at this point.
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Id say the feeling is mutual lol . Honda prob want him gone to
RG1 wrote:
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His...
Paulin still has championship winning potential, he just looks far too cramped on that Honda, nowhere near as comfortable as he looked on the Kawi. His biggest problem though is that there's not going to be many rides available at the end of this season. His ideal move would probably be back to Kawi, but I don't think that move is on in Europe. Maybe we'll see him in America on a Kawi
When he was on the Kawi . Speed wise ,he could win races. But far far away from every coming near to winning a championship. last year was his highest finish overall , but prob his worse year of riding . Even when he was at his best . He would have at least 5 races a year were he would nt have it . and finish 10th . Untill he can get top 5 s on his bad days he will never be a championship contender .
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Ghost of Jabroni wrote:
What do u expect RV to say? He certainly wasnt going to say the real reason he went to the GP's. DonM has half the story...
What do u expect RV to say? He certainly wasnt going to say the real reason he went to the GP's. DonM has half the story right and isn't assuming anything with regards to the contract fulfillment stuff.
we all know he had a year left, you don't need to be an insider for that. my point being he gave kawasaki some 10 championships and sure wasn't broke and desperately needed money. of course kawasaki and monster wanted him to continue. what team wouldn't want that. but if he says he was ok with leaving 1 year early, and people just trying to image him as a liar that just wanted somehow to get around his obligations with going to the gp's, than this is just sad. he surely didn't take it easy over there. he was prepared and ready to race. that doesn't happen just like that, there is a lot of hard work behind that.

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