Looks like Barcia has Top 3 Speed

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crowe176 5/24/2009 4:45pm
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Camp332 wrote:
He set the fastest lap in the 2nd moto too. Good job, kid!
Pourcel looked like a contender the first moto.
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MX7MX 5/24/2009 8:35pm
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Pourcel isnt a rookie either!
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Camp332 wrote:
He set the fastest lap in the 2nd moto too. Good job, kid!
Yeah, I noticed no mention of the guy who beat "pourcel and tyla". That wouldn't be a little reality denial would it? Naaaawwww.
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mohammed 5/25/2009 12:03pm
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Camp332 wrote:
He set the fastest lap in the 2nd moto too. Good job, kid!
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Yeah, I noticed no mention of the guy who beat "pourcel and tyla". That wouldn't be a little reality denial would it? Naaaawwww.
I did mention barcia but one race really doesnt say much. LONG SEASON! its Pourcel title to loose in my opnion.

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crowe176 5/25/2009 12:10pm
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Pourcel would win the title if it were one moto. Once we get back east, learning the track will be the least of these guys problems.
Matt Fisher 5/25/2009 12:17pm
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Camp332 wrote:
He set the fastest lap in the 2nd moto too. Good job, kid!
pilotdude wrote:
Yeah, I noticed no mention of the guy who beat "pourcel and tyla". That wouldn't be a little reality denial would it? Naaaawwww.
mohammed wrote:
I did mention barcia but one race really doesnt say much. LONG SEASON! its Pourcel title to loose in my opnion.
Uh, I think he was referring to the race winner, Dungey.
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pilotdude wrote:
Yeah, I noticed no mention of the guy who beat "pourcel and tyla". That wouldn't be a little reality denial would it? Naaaawwww.
mohammed wrote:
I did mention barcia but one race really doesnt say much. LONG SEASON! its Pourcel title to loose in my opnion.
Matt Fisher wrote:
Uh, I think he was referring to the race winner, Dungey.
I have always respected dungey as a racer and seems like a real nice kid too. He will be contending for the title.
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Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to...
Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to come out strong, I just didn't know it was going to be that strong.
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10.

It's one race and hopefully he can keep it up.

I would like to see the race though and see what actually happened. Sure, he got out front in both motos, but he got caught in both motos as well. I'd just like to see if he got gobbled up or what actually happened.

Good job though.


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Camp332 5/26/2009 9:02am
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I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10. It's one race and hopefully he can keep...
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10.

It's one race and hopefully he can keep it up.

I would like to see the race though and see what actually happened. Sure, he got out front in both motos, but he got caught in both motos as well. I'd just like to see if he got gobbled up or what actually happened.

Good job though.


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motoman0 wrote:
Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to...
Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to come out strong, I just didn't know it was going to be that strong.
P wrote:
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10. It's one race and hopefully he can keep...
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10.

It's one race and hopefully he can keep it up.

I would like to see the race though and see what actually happened. Sure, he got out front in both motos, but he got caught in both motos as well. I'd just like to see if he got gobbled up or what actually happened.

Good job though.


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motoman0 wrote:
Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to...
Where did all the "top 20 maybe" folks go. I have watched this kid at LL the last cpl of years. Thought he was going to come out strong, I just didn't know it was going to be that strong.
P wrote:
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10. It's one race and hopefully he can keep...
I said that he should be happy with a top 15 and very happy with a top 10.

It's one race and hopefully he can keep it up.

I would like to see the race though and see what actually happened. Sure, he got out front in both motos, but he got caught in both motos as well. I'd just like to see if he got gobbled up or what actually happened.

Good job though.


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Hey P Nut gotta admit you was a bit off on your prediction, you better ask somebodyUnsure
Nope. Is there any chance that he was disappointed since he didn't get a top 5 on the day that he was looking for (and others here)? Like I said, he should be very happy with a top 10 (less than 5th and 10th or up) finish.

He did a good job.


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SMITH201 5/26/2009 9:54am
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Pourcel's title to lose? WTF? Nobody is clear cut in this series. I can tell you one thing about Pourcel that his team/fans should be concerned about. At the press conference he said he was ok with 7th to get 2nd overall since Dungey was out of reach. Uhhhh, points gets you championships dude, not overalls Dizzy
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SMITH201 5/26/2009 9:57am
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People thought I was crazy for saying Barcia would Holeshot/Win his first moto. Well, he almost did and led both laps most of the day. This kid is the real deal. He will be dangerous at Unadilla and Budds Creek!!!
doood broooo 5/26/2009 10:44am
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it doesn't 'look like' he has top-3 speed, he straight up proved that he has top-3 speed...and is capable of amazing starts, leading motos, and protecting lines under serious pressure. it 'looks like' he could be a future champion once he gets acclimated to riding two 30+ minute motos...both mentally and physically. If he stays healthy I think he will win a few overalls and possibly be a contender for the championship. JB is a bad dude, he was bad in am's and is now bad pro too. the lites are way more exciting than 450s this year, that's for sure. can't wait for Hangtown!
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sharkey wrote:
maybe honda finally has got a player. wonder what canard is thinking
There are about 8 guys there all very close in speed, and Canard definitely is one of them. He wasn't off pace moto 2, just for any of those guys the start is critical. Dungey really was the only one to consistently be able to move through the contenders.

Stroupe also was very fast, just too many people to move through.

Consistency in both motos is going to be huge given how many guys are able to win a moto in that group. What a great year for us fans no matter where we reside or who we back.

And yeah, Barcia was wonderful to watch.
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drz117 5/26/2009 11:40am
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Top three speed but only top 10 endurance......... He will win this year but needs to get past that 20min mark.
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Barcia looked and rode great. Tough track to say the least for his pro debut. 2nd Moto, the track was brutal for all the 250's in general being the last moto of the day. I'm sure he will consistently be a top five contender as the year rolls on and maybe win a few if he continues with such great starts...He sure picked a hell of a year to go pro, that 250 class has tons of talent.....

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DrSweden 5/28/2009 4:49am
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Camp332 wrote:
He set the fastest lap in the 2nd moto too. Good job, kid!
Just saw race two of the 250. Damn that kid hauls ass! So damn cool to see another good rider pop up. If he continues like that, he will spice things up for sure. He managed to build up like a 50 meter gap in three laps? Amazing!

New RC?
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Could be the new RC. Could also be the new RR (Robbie Reynard).

Many laps lay ahead, but there are no current or former 250f National champs in the field, so we'll probably see different leaders & winners throughout the series. Which is exactly what we've been asking for!
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DrSweden 5/28/2009 3:23pm
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Weave wrote:
Could be the new RC. Could also be the new RR (Robbie Reynard). Many laps lay ahead, but there are no current or former 250f National...
Could be the new RC. Could also be the new RR (Robbie Reynard).

Many laps lay ahead, but there are no current or former 250f National champs in the field, so we'll probably see different leaders & winners throughout the series. Which is exactly what we've been asking for!
Yes, let's hope he's not another RR. This years 250f is so stacked with talent I don't know where it will end. Hopefully as you say we will se different leaders and winners! Damn I'm excited!
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crowe176 5/28/2009 3:28pm
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He was riding B last year, while Searle, Pourcel and Rattray were all riding the GPs. Hmmmmm
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Titan 5/28/2009 3:34pm
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During the broadcast I learned I'd been pronouncing his name wrong all these years.

I'd been say saying Bar-cee-ya....but I guess is bar-sha (barsha, barsha, baaarsha)...

He is amazing to watch, has great style, and he's not afraid to hang it out...best of luck to him. Great addition to the series...
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Camp332 5/28/2009 3:37pm
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crowe176 wrote:
He was riding B last year, while Searle, Pourcel and Rattray were all riding the GPs. Hmmmmm
If the kid,(Barcia) stays healthy he will be owning them regularly.
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crowe176 wrote:
He was riding B last year, while Searle, Pourcel and Rattray were all riding the GPs. Hmmmmm
Camp332 wrote:
If the kid,(Barcia) stays healthy he will be owning them regularly.
couldn't agree more.

he got nervous and choked his first race. once he gets used to running up front, it's going to be tuff to beat him.
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G-man 5/29/2009 7:09am
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This kid is the REAL DEAL. Incredible rookie Pro debut for the "ROOK"! Woohoo
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While everyone was saying he'd win, I predicted that a top 5 was probably out of reach. Looks like I was the closest. What's the prize? Seriously though he really, really surprised me. Here's wishing him the best in the future. Sorry I was a doubter.
calistheman 5/29/2009 9:02am
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crowe176 wrote:
He was riding B last year, while Searle, Pourcel and Rattray were all riding the GPs. Hmmmmm
Have you forgotten the AMA Nationals are by far the premier series, anybody can win a World Championship! In which case, surely the AMA Pro's like Metcalfe, Stroupe, Canard etc should be more embarrassed after being upstaged by a rookie! Nobody expects those lowly former GP riders to do well!

(BTW, I do think the AMA Nationals are the best series in the world as far as the quality of riders, and the racing in general. I follow the US stuff far more than the GPs. It is just contradictory how some American fans can slag off the GPs and dismiss the riders as slow and inferior, yet then moan about their young AMA riders being up against World Champs!)

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