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Johnny Ringo 8/30/2020 8:12pm
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I went back and watched some old Vurb series on the MXDN’s he was on. Fuck that guy is awesome. “Feelin It” Bam is what this sport needs
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endurox wrote:
10 minutes more of Barcia pressuring Tomac would have resulted in a smoked kawi clutch.
It was already smoking lol. Few more laps woulda been toast
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I don’t get how people still act like the situation with him and Eli in SX was that big of a deal. It was one race...
I don’t get how people still act like the situation with him and Eli in SX was that big of a deal. It was one race and two top guys were heated. We see bench clearing brawls in team sports and yet it’s a big deal for two athletes to yell at each other a bit?

If anything Eli dumping his bike over in frustration and letting his Dad pick it up at LL2 on live television was a worse look than two heated competitive people arguing.
Barcia is still a dirty, vindictive rider regardless of his ability.
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ooooh Weeee that whippertail. I havent stood and yelled at the TV in a while.

Ill be at Redbud and hope to see "feeling it" Justin.
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The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
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OldTiddler wrote:
That 2nd moto ride was fantastic. The intensity and commitment he brought were inspirational. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/08/30/446905/s1200_barciawhipped.jpg[/img]
That 2nd moto ride was fantastic. The intensity and commitment he brought were inspirational.


I'm so glad you got that shot! I jumped nhi outta my chair when I saw Barcia put on that pass!!!!
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Dirty Points 8/31/2020 12:35am
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teamddr wrote:
The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
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I remember a few years ago when he was on form and had some good battles outdoor with Dungey. Seems to have found his feet again and great to see, 450’s seem more unpredictable than the 250’s this year.
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teamddr wrote:
The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
Dirty Points wrote:
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders...
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters.

A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can set fastest laps and pummel ex world champions by 3 and 4 seconds a time doing it.
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Dirty Points 8/31/2020 1:19am
8/31/2020 1:19am Edited Date/Time 8/31/2020 1:28am
teamddr wrote:
The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
Dirty Points wrote:
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders...
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
Momus wrote:
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters. A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can...
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters.

A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can set fastest laps and pummel ex world champions by 3 and 4 seconds a time doing it.
I'll accept that, but it essentially concedes "beast mode" is the equivalent of "economy mode" on a Hyundai. Not a greater performance mode, but simply more economical with its energy over a period of time... Or it might just be an entirely silly way to describe a quality athlete with a very regimented technique.
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Brett_Clark wrote:
You know who really frustrates me. Blake Baggett. Dude can flat out beat everyone by 30 seconds in dry conditions but will get 15th next moto...
You know who really frustrates me. Blake Baggett. Dude can flat out beat everyone by 30 seconds in dry conditions but will get 15th next moto. At least Barcia your getting consistent top tens and fives. Hell blake in supercross would be the fastest guy on the track at some points and get 12th.
You don't really ever see Blake ride the crazy lines like he used too when he was dominating though... he's just another dude doing what the others do.

The years he was killing it in 250s he rode like Pourcel, super wide, super inside, creative shit.
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I used to build bikes and have mechaniced for a lot of different riders (not at AMA pro level obviously) with all sorts of personalities and styles, and I’d take a Barcia style rider any day over a dependable rider who delivers solid results without any outstanding motos.
Yeah there may be low days and he may frustrate the hell out of you sometimes, but watching him go ballistic when he’s on makes it all worth while.
That’s racing; pain and passion!
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Brett_Clark wrote:
You know who really frustrates me. Blake Baggett. Dude can flat out beat everyone by 30 seconds in dry conditions but will get 15th next moto...
You know who really frustrates me. Blake Baggett. Dude can flat out beat everyone by 30 seconds in dry conditions but will get 15th next moto. At least Barcia your getting consistent top tens and fives. Hell blake in supercross would be the fastest guy on the track at some points and get 12th.
Crush wrote:
You don't really ever see Blake ride the crazy lines like he used too when he was dominating though... he's just another dude doing what the...
You don't really ever see Blake ride the crazy lines like he used too when he was dominating though... he's just another dude doing what the others do.

The years he was killing it in 250s he rode like Pourcel, super wide, super inside, creative shit.
Someone said he havent been able to ride his full potential after wrist problems or least 110% speed like 250 days.
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Someone said he havent been able to ride his full potential after wrist problems or least 110% speed like 250 days.
Yeah i've read that too, but he doesn't ride the lines the same regardless if he's chicken-winging...
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peelout 8/31/2020 9:43am
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dude was on the gasgas for sure

good to see, hope he can win a couple more before the season is over
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OldTiddler wrote:
That 2nd moto ride was fantastic. The intensity and commitment he brought were inspirational. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/08/30/446905/s1200_barciawhipped.jpg[/img]
That 2nd moto ride was fantastic. The intensity and commitment he brought were inspirational.


Lightning78 wrote:
I'm so glad you got that shot! I jumped nhi outta my chair when I saw Barcia put on that pass!!!!
I'll have to re-watch the race, but I though he also threw one of those one legged whips off the big downhill jump.
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Dirty Points wrote:
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders...
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
Momus wrote:
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters. A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can...
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters.

A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can set fastest laps and pummel ex world champions by 3 and 4 seconds a time doing it.
Dirty Points wrote:
I'll accept that, but it essentially concedes "beast mode" is the equivalent of "economy mode" on a Hyundai. Not a greater performance mode, but simply more...
I'll accept that, but it essentially concedes "beast mode" is the equivalent of "economy mode" on a Hyundai. Not a greater performance mode, but simply more economical with its energy over a period of time... Or it might just be an entirely silly way to describe a quality athlete with a very regimented technique.
Congrats- This just may take the trophy for dumbest comment in vital history.
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Barcia is a lot like Hannah. You either love him or hate him. Dirty and mean or driven and uber competitive. I believe it's a little of both...but either way...it gets you off your seat and screaming. That is kinda what we watch the races for...ain't it?
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peelout wrote:
dude was on the gasgas for sure

good to see, hope he can win a couple more before the season is over
He was actually on the YamahaYamaha (pun)
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quadzrulebro wrote:
And Yamaha kept Plessinger instead of Barcia...🤦🏼‍♂️
Let’s see how that works out for them.
What? I'll take a pless any day over a rider who only goes fast during a contract year....
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plowboy wrote:
Barcia is a lot like Hannah. You either love him or hate him. Dirty and mean or driven and uber competitive. I believe it's a little...
Barcia is a lot like Hannah. You either love him or hate him. Dirty and mean or driven and uber competitive. I believe it's a little of both...but either way...it gets you off your seat and screaming. That is kinda what we watch the races for...ain't it?
Are you a girl?
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What? I'll take a pless any day over a rider who only goes fast during a contract year....
Why? Give him a one year contract then, make every year a contract year if that's what motivates him.

Plessinger hasnt made it through a year yet so at this point in time Barcia is paying off better. In 3 years time who knows but in a bubble right now there's no comparison.
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peelout wrote:
dude was on the gasgas for sure

good to see, hope he can win a couple more before the season is over
I drove through your hood yesterday on the way to my Dad's house in the Tetons. Maybe some food on my way back home Saturday...


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teamddr wrote:
The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
Dirty Points wrote:
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders...
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
That makes some sense if we look at lap times and Eli's race management/approach, that being said beasts like him Barcia or Webb or as a matter of fact any top elite that's feeling it and pushing can pull the fastest lap of the race at the very last lap.
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teamddr wrote:
The JB beast mode was more beastly than that ET3 beast mode
Dirty Points wrote:
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders...
According to the Weigand tale on Saturday's broadcast, Eli's people say he doesn't improve during races, so much as not fade as much as other riders. So... I guess, through that prizm, "beast mode" is not really a mode at all, and certainly not more "beastly" than other modes that may occur during the race.
RalphS wrote:
That makes some sense if we look at lap times and Eli's race management/approach, that being said beasts like him Barcia or Webb or as a...
That makes some sense if we look at lap times and Eli's race management/approach, that being said beasts like him Barcia or Webb or as a matter of fact any top elite that's feeling it and pushing can pull the fastest lap of the race at the very last lap.
Care to give some actual fastest on the last examples?
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Riding for a ride.
Langhammx wrote:
Not sure why the down votes, but you hit the nail on the head. If the GasGas deal is not 100% done, I’d be willing to...
Not sure why the down votes, but you hit the nail on the head. If the GasGas deal is not 100% done, I’d be willing to bet that Yamaha will do whatever they need to do to try and keep him. Every rider seems to ride better/ try harder when they are looking to secure a job, but Justin has always been one of them to give you hope that he can turn over a new leaf. If he could only figure out how to keep that intensity going to the following races, he’d be a title contender. He’s got the talent and the Yamaha is working well for him. I can’t see Yamaha letting go of him, if he continues to put in that kind of effort. With all the changes on that team lately and moving on into ‘21, they might get past the struggles that they were having. When they (Yamaha) hire people to do a job and they give you feedback on the bike, but you don’t listen, it’s hard to improve the bike. The new regime will have a solid leader who listens and the riders will get what they want, which may be what Barcia needs. And he would be able to keep his A-Stars gear deal, which is rumored to be in the $500-$750K a year range. That alone would seem like he’d want to stay on a bike he’s riding well, since Yamaha cleaned house. I’d like to see him on the GasGas, but if he continues to ride that bike like he did yesterday, leaving would be a big gamble.
I have a dedicated following of down voters.

He is one of group of riders that has always shown the promise of more, but never consistently delivered it.

He cant develop a bike because the way he rides precludes any sensible way forward, it looks like Travis Preston, and RV have at least turned the job round, Tickle has been solid on the bike coming into his first outdoor season is ages, which tells me the package isnt far off.

Interestingly, Chad Reed alluded to Yamaha being a shit fight , personnel wise and said it looked like they were cleaning house, so as you say , he might be 'a contender', but he has had enough rolls of the dice , to be cut loose, especially as Ferrandis, who is on fire, and on the market , and on the roster already , is the other option.

With it looking like its going to Star, i dont see them running a 3 rider 450 team, and i wouldnt want to be the guy to decide to pass on the guy that might have 3 championships under his belt, come the end of the season , for a guy that won his last title in 2012 , and has been a 'couldawoulda' type of guy ever since.

He is a top rider , no doubt, but eventually, the job moves on, and he has to too.

If he gets the Gas Gas gig, fair play and its not undeserved,, and its good enough to show what he has always been capable of .
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Dirty Points 9/1/2020 12:26pm
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Momus wrote:
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters. A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can...
Regardless; it's the relativity that matters.

A man on a MX bike is a beast if after 25 minutes or so into a moto he can set fastest laps and pummel ex world champions by 3 and 4 seconds a time doing it.
Dirty Points wrote:
I'll accept that, but it essentially concedes "beast mode" is the equivalent of "economy mode" on a Hyundai. Not a greater performance mode, but simply more...
I'll accept that, but it essentially concedes "beast mode" is the equivalent of "economy mode" on a Hyundai. Not a greater performance mode, but simply more economical with its energy over a period of time... Or it might just be an entirely silly way to describe a quality athlete with a very regimented technique.
HusqFan3 wrote:
Congrats- This just may take the trophy for dumbest comment in vital history.
Nah. I've posted at least five things dumber than that just this week.
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quadzrulebro wrote:
And Yamaha kept Plessinger instead of Barcia...🤦🏼‍♂️
Let’s see how that works out for them.
Barcia's looking for a ride. He always rides well when he doesn't have a job next year. He never rides as well once he's got that contract signed.
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