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It would be different if Barcia hadn't hooked Bogle up heavy just minutes before.
Barcia got what was coming for him.
"Bogle stalled his bike in the main line then got it going and Barcia was coming by clip Barcia front wheel took him down". I thought this was the first incident and then what we saw on tv was the second. I think the stall comment was refering to Ricky's comment during the race. I stand corrected. I understand Barcia's reputation and certainly a lot of this is on him BUT why do these guys still go wide with him (or anyone else) behind them? We were all taught to protect the inside, yet all of these guys get pissed when they leave the door open and some takes it. During the post race interviews, many of them mentioned how difficult it was due to the number of 90 degree turns. It seemed that this track made for agressive racing which only highlights the previous issue that i stated, if you don't protect the inside line someone is going to take it. You can't get mad if you go wide and someone comes in and slams the door. The top 8 are far to close in times and i think we'll see more of this going forward.
It's kinda hard to ignore Bogle laying on the ground...to begin with...and have supporting evidence like this...
From RacerX:
While we don’t have footage of Barcia’s original pass on Bogle, our Steve Matthes interviewed Justin Brayton after the race. Brayton was right behind Barcia and Bogle early and said Barcia was making “gnarly” moves and his pass on Bogle was “not good.” Bogle was then out for revenge.
What I -DO- understand is this: the "retaliatory strike" was potentially VERY dangerous. But, I -also- understand HOW Bogle got to the point that he felt he needed to do "something".
While I cringe at decisions like this, I am fairly stoked in the fact that J-Bone was involved in making the decision & the violations/penalties having a bit of balance to them.
It's the only way Barcia will learn is if people give it back
Pit Row
Barcia's move can and to some extent -did- get some consideration as "a racing incident"; but, he still got penalized...though MANY are gonna say "not enough". Still, he DID get a penalty and it is in the books.
If you go strictly by the rules, they could have sent Bogle home for a few weeks...or more. Just so ya know, ya gotta be VERY CAREFUL about the perception of HOW, WHEN & WHY...to quote you...
"give it back"
All the while, I completely get where you and Justin Bogle & his team ...and more than a few others...can see it differently.
-remember?
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