The Moment: Barcia Interview
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia looked to have the Houston SX win sewn up with just a few corners to go, but he tangled with Lance Vincent, went down, and lost the lead. After that, Barcia went into meltdown mode, racing over to the still-downed Vincent and yelling at him, even though Vincent was being attended to by Dr. John Bodnar of the Asterisk Medical team.
Justin Barcia. It was a crazy night. Everything was going really good, the night was going smooth. In the main event I got a good start and was battling for the first couple of laps, and then I pulled a pretty nice lead. It was the last lap and I had, I think, an eight-second lead, and I was doing this little double to the inside every lap. Obviously, one of the lappers caught my rear end and I went down. I had to get back up and kick my bike. I ended up not winning, obviously.
It was a bad move for Barcia, one that cost him a $5000 fine and seems to have created a ton of regret on his part. We called him today to get his take on the night.
Racer X: What the hell happened? That was a crazy night.Justin Barcia. It was a crazy night. Everything was going really good, the night was going smooth. In the main event I got a good start and was battling for the first couple of laps, and then I pulled a pretty nice lead. It was the last lap and I had, I think, an eight-second lead, and I was doing this little double to the inside every lap. Obviously, one of the lappers caught my rear end and I went down. I had to get back up and kick my bike. I ended up not winning, obviously.
What do you think happened with the lapper? Did you cross into him? Did you just have different lines? Do you think he ran into you?
Yeah, you know it’s really tough to say. If you watch it on TV and watch the footage, you can see I was trying to get around him for a full lap. And that’s what I question the most, I’ve never really had that happen before. I’ve had it happen maybe once or twice, a lapper trying to race you for a lap. The blue flag was out everywhere, and that’s what makes me question the whole accident situation. But it did happen, you know, and after the race, I was so emotionally destroyed. I went over there and was yelling at him. That wasn’t the best decision on my part. I wish I hadn’t have done that. It sucks.
A visibly upset Justin Barcia after his devastating loss in Houston.
Simon Cudby photo
People are talking about Vincent riding at your house before. Did you have a problem coming into this race? Was there bad blood?
I’m not too sure, really. I did let him come ride at my house for two weeks, around Daytona. We kind of went our separate ways, it wasn’t a big deal or anything. Then came Toronto, there was actually a situation. In practice, there was a red cross flag out, and I was on the inside just rolling a section, and he kind of cross jumped and almost landed on me. I yelled at him there, I was like “Dude, be smart!” I mean, he did stay at my house so it’s not like I don’t know the guy. So we talked about it and made up and stuff. But it’s almost like he held a grudge or something, I don’t know.
But when he was riding at your house, it didn’t end with a screaming argument?
No, not at all. I don’t get it.
So you managed to ride the last three corners of the race and get second. Do you even remember that?
No. I don’t even remember riding those last few corners. It was just mind-blowing. You ride a good race for 14 laps and something little like that takes it away. And I realize that this stuff can happen and it was a racing incident, and it will probably happen again one day. On my part, I feel bad for what I did after the race, and I wish I could take that back but I can’t. All I can do is just learn my lessons and move on from here.
On the podium you were super emotional. Was that because you were still angry about losing like that, or where you already bummed about what you did after the race? What was going on there?
It’s like, I dedicate everything to this sport. Winning a race doesn’t come easy, that’s what I work for every single day of my life. To have that taken away from you is so difficult. I’ve never been in that type of situation before, so I was just really mentally destroyed, and now that this whole situation went down like this, I’ll know how to handle it if it ever happens again. I wish I could have handled it different this time, but I was so devastated after the race. I was really upset.
I think people on the outside are going to say, “Hey, you have a big points lead. What’s there to worry about?” You are making these race wins look easy, and you’re dominating the series. But I guess from your perspective, the race wins don’t come as easy as it looks.
Yeah, you know, to myself, I feel like the wins don’t come easy. People don’t always see the hard work and the dedication that goes into it. You go to a race and win a race, it’s so huge. It’s a big bummer on my part.
Barcia let his emotions get the best of him after a late run-in with Lance Vincent in Houston.
Simon Cudby photo
Riders hardly ever talk about this, but there are big bonuses on the line for wins. It’s not just points. Does that also effect things?
Yeah obviously there are bonuses and stuff like that, but honestly that was the least of my worries at the time. I couldn’t care less about the bonus money for a win, in that situation, I was just so upset about the race. To ride almost 14 perfect laps and have a nice lead and then lose, it just hurt.
Did you realize one of the Asterisk guys was over there when you rode over to Lance?
That’s a huge thing. I think that’s what everyone is so bummed at me about, there was an Asterisk guy over there, Dr. Bodnar. No! I didn’t even realize he was there, I looked past all of that, and was just looking at him [Vincent] and just yelling. I was just so mad. That’s the biggest thing that hurts me right now, those Asterisk guys take such good care of us. They took care of me all last year, you know, with my wrist problem, they took care of me at every race. I did make a huge mistake, and I regret it so much. I have so much respect for those guys. I did talk to a lot of people after the race, like Dr. Bodnar. We talked it out, and we ended our conversation with a hug. I think he understands that I feel really bad about this. You know, as a past champion in this series, obviously I shouldn’t have acted like that. I thought I grew up a lot this year, and maybe I still did in some ways, but I definitely let this get to me.
You had a crazy deal happen at Bercy, too. How much of this comes from your desire to win? You’re very emotional about this.
I think, as a rider, I am a very emotional rider, and I ride with all of my heart. When you’re not winning you’re not going to be 100 percent happy. But that wasn’t the thing here. I wasn’t as mad about not winning as I was the whole situation, and I let those emotions get the best of me.
If you had finished second because someone out rode you, it would have been much different?
Yes. I would have taken that as, “I need to go home and work harder.” But when someone else takes it away from you, that’s what hurts.
Anything else you want to add?
I’d like to just send a huge apology to the Asterisk guys, they take such good care of us. And also to my team. They’ve been huge with helping me out and understanding the situation and helping me work through it. We’re just going to try to come back at the races strong.
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Well I guess that explains it all.? I will admit I have got mad at another rider. dont know what I would do iif it was on a stage like that? Usually I would just leave it on the track but, it being a lapper and such I dont think I would have left it myself. Just was not good on Barcea's part for any reason because it represents all of the racers.
Why to own this JB. Huge respect for that.
Clean up your passes and keep owning your mistakes and youl will have an army behind you.
That's 1 side of it. Let's hear the other side.
It's hard to discern what is truly coming from him as opposed to what his handlers are telling him to say. His emotions seem sincere and I hope he matures from this. He is fun to watch race/ride that's for sure.
Keep your head up, Barcia.
So you let your emotions get to you in the heat of the moment. You're human.
Let's move on.
I feel like I read this same interview after Bercy. And I'm sure we could just copy paste the comments that are coming as well. I felt like Bercy was a little ridiculous, but I don't blame him for chewing Vincent's ass after that. Whoever is assigning these fines needs to give one to Vincent as well.
Ok...Barcia apologizes to the doc, and explains away his "emotional nature". So all that caused him to not only berate another rider before a full stadium, but also roost the downed rider, the doc, and...KR70! I'm not buying this "contrition" folks....that $5k fine did nothing for his lack of humility and classless actions towards another pro. Barcia should show up in New Orleans and offer LV55 some love before the first heat race...after all, it's LV55's home track. Show some class Barcia!
"I didnt even notice Dr.Bodnar even being there" Whatever!
The way Barcia rides and acts has got to be toned down,or someone is gonna get hurt.Roczen is totally cool to him when he came inside of him in his first pass attemp.What does Barcia do?Cut all the way across the track on him! Total chump.
He is riding so good,and is obviously a notch above pretty much anybody on a lites bike.Doesnt even need to do the stuff he does.Cant wait for the outdoors.Barcia will have no freinds at all!
Barcia is right, that lapped rider had to move out of his way soon after the first or the second blue flag, he clearly ran into Barcia's rear wheel and he has no excuses, for some reasons he wanted to race Barcia and in my opinion he kinda lost control of his bike.
This is two BIG F up's in about 3 months, Lets HOPE this time he learns for real because you can only say Sorry so many times before people stop believing you.
As for thr lapper he was still racing for 10th'? JB slowed down a lot and Vincent was still racing, Bad deal both ways.
Barcia is Hannah's illegimite son, No I did not say that Bob, You would have just taken out Vincent at the next race when you could. A lot has changed since "78".
I don't buy any of it. There will be another one. RacerX get a interview of the other side.
I said that subtly also BillC. About the lapper.
Yes we need more interviews for the next 2 weeks to keep us occupied?
The occasional block pass and a little bar banging here and there i think is great. But the whole temper/letting your emotions get the best of you thing has got to go. It looks so terrible, Bam Bam probably feels so shitty right now
GEE I just checked out the Fan(S) of the week and wish I was 30 years younger??? wahhhhh
Barcia's move was exactly like Alessi's on Windham the week before. The lapper shoulda made room, but Barcia jumped right into the lappers line. If you completely disagree, watch the tape a few times over. It seems like he loves doing this even during a race. It's the new East coast lites move, get beside your opponent and then cut him off and apologize later for running him into the tough blocks. IMO, West coast lites series 10 times better and the quality of kids is much higher.
Those excuses get old. First he plays the tough guy in Bercy and later says sorry like a little p*ssy. Now he goes mad in Houston and thinks that an excuse makes it all up.
I would have way more respect for him if he would say something like "f*ck Vincent, he deserves it". If you´re a tough guy back it up, a*sshole.
Justin Lawrence, I mean Hansen, I mean Barcia!
It is easy to win, a persons character shows up when they loose.
@vetrider It is easy to win? I have won and lost, nothing is easy? You give it your all to win, sometimes it feels like slow motion but that is not easy.
I hope he learns from this. He is a huge talent.
Til the next episode of Racer X take care all, gotta gete buzy. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ jus joking about the "Z"'s
If Barcia quit today, he'd have accomplished more than Lawrence or Hansen. He's still only needs 15 points in 2 races to win another regional championship. Not a valid comparison.
Chuck Yeager, America's most famous test pilot, once had a mechanic fuel up his jet. He jumped in, took off...and then the engine died. After he crash landed, he went looking for the guy ( and he was pissed! ) once he realized that the mechanic has filled his jet with conventional fuel instead of Jet"A". But when he found him, instead of beating his azz and firing him, he said, " I know you'll never do that again...so the next time I fly, I want you to fuel my aircraft". That's what class involves...letting the other guy catch a break. Barcia has none.
Where’s his apology for roosting the shit of KR70 after the finish. This situation wasn’t Kenny’s fault.
Jason; I think It's commendable you gave Barcia the time to express his perspective. I learned even more of his desire to win and can understand his level of frustration, more now than in the heat of the moment.
That said, there are 19 or 39 other riders out there that want to win (nearly) as badly as he does. Barcia is an extremely (natural) talented rider, and motocross is equally as emotionally draining as it is physically demanding. What I see all to often (after three years) is his disrespect for the other guy as he is constantly cutting over on riders after a jump. He is the first one to ride someone up high in a turn, or aim for their front or back tire while passing. My point is, he is way too talented to have to resort to those cheap a$$ tactics. That is no way to win races or championships.
I sincerely feel his remorse for his meltdown. I know I have had (and will have) mine, and that feeling after all things have melted and you are left with just the carnage, it is a humbling experience. I hope he put's this in it's proper perspective, and uses this as a learning, character building experience.
I know I have more empathy and understanding for the dude after this unfortunate experience. Could this be a win, win situation for all parties concerned, after all is said and done? That would work for me!
Moving right along...
Barcia is a fool. He has been riding like a fool the whole series I get it, Barcia is emotional. Who cares? That does not give you a free ticket to be a idiot.
Great job X on another wink, wink, interview.
@BillC, @Outlaw 53, @ caseypons - all very good points. I cannot help but feel the true measure of "class" is not crying when you are caught red-handed engaging in over the top behavior. Class is when you don't engage in the bahavior in the first place. He is not the only guy racing for a living out there.
I have not said a harsh word about a rider since J-Law. However, Barcia seems to ride overly aggressive, smash into other guys, have lots of run-ins with a variety of riders, and shows little remorse until called to the carpet. Yet, he is the first guy to complain about the bahavior of someone else, even when that alleged bad bahavior pales in comparison to his bad behavior.
I don't ride a Honda because of Barcia. I ride a Honda in spite of Barcia.
He does know there are other people on the track although the way he rides I guess everyone should just stay off the track. It would be safer for them!
Maybe Vincent's doin the whole bounty thing like the New Orleans Saints!
@caseypons.Well put.Agree with you!
What I dont understand though,is why does no other rider give it back to him?Thats why I think in the outdoors,it will come back to him.His on track actions are a little over the top for how much faster he is than the competition.
In my own experiences, when I've been the most pissed off because of something another rider did, or someone in a car running me over, it was also because deep down I knew I had something to do with the screw up as well. I screwed myself and it hurts to admit that.
He threw away a win and it hurts, but he still cant admit his part. He'll get better when he can.
motocross is all about bar banging. long live bam bam. you just hate on barcia cause he's a winner.
Vincent was still racing and Barcia jumped across his line just like he does everybody to try to scare them from getting near him. When we get outdoors I don't think he will fare so well as I'm sure Wilson, Roczen, Bagget just to mention a few are going to be winning the races.
md is rite bambam is a wild little jerk
@JonR290....you echo my sentiments, but I would add this...Lets ask those who know / knew Barcia as an amatuer local racer and get their views about his racing attitude then, and, lets look currently at the respect (sic) he currently receives from his fellow racers now (peers). Now lets compare the two and get a basis for JB's attitude, disposition, and "HIS" respect of those that have been around him all his entire racing career. If there is a pattern to JB attitude, then this will not change in the future. He can adjust his behavior, but it will never change unless outside assitance is utilized.....IMHO.
@BillC - agree with both posts.
@Outlaw53 - Chuck Yeager is a great example, but there are very few people in the world with the leadership skills and intuition of Chuck Yeager, and there are none on this thread (myself included).
I don't condone Justin's post race behavior, but there are way to many people on living in glass houses, throwing stones, making s h i t up, and projecting their inadequacies on Justin. Those that didn't like Barcia before won't like him any better now, and it shows in their comments. Those that did are willing to cut him some slack
That said, he does need to remember that he is in the public eye and that he is not the only person on the planet. Hopefully he's learned that lesson finally.
Would also like to see Justin donate a win bonus or 2 to Doc Bodnar for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit. This would be a good way to reinforce the lesson.
@Golfyoda - interesting thought, but it assumes that people aren't capable of change on their own. I'll bet you have plenty of examples in your own life where you learned lessons on your own and changed your behavior.
the laundry list of things these guys have to remember and execute before and during the race is amazing. add one more thing. when some jack ball messes with you on the last lap for some unknow reason, what do you do? i guess people want you to act like a robot, put your head down and kick the dirt and say "oh well, me, my team, and sponsors love 2nd place no bid deal. i consider myself mature and level headed, but if i was 20 years younger i would of TAKEN A FLAMETHROWER TO THAT PLACE.
@CR500AF, "Would also like to see Justin donate a win bonus or 2 to Doc Bodnar for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit. This would be a good way to reinforce the lesson." Great suggestion.
@motojoe710, love the last sentence.
I do believe that by the time any athlete becomes a "professional" they should have at least mastered the basic skill of good sportmanship, even in the heat of the moment. That is something you learn as a kid. If you haven't figured good sportmanship as a basic concept by the time you are a professional, you have big problems.
"Would also like to see Justin donate a win bonus or 2 to Doc Bodnar for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit. This would be a good way to reinforce the lesson."
.That would be GREAT!!
I too, would have had an out of body experiance on this one. Vincent all of a sudden wicking it up and not moving over as he is supposed to would have had me in his face at the trailer for sure. Takeing me out that way... I probably would have gotten off my bike and kicked his a$$ right there in front of God and everybody. The amount of passion that is required to be at thier level is almost unimaginable. That passion translates directly to intense emotion... that is what drives guys at any proffesional level. JB blew it for sure but I can in no way sit here and pass judgement on his actions knowing full well that I would have done way worse. Keep it up Barcia... Motocross is a mans sport and we NEED kids that mean it every time they are on the line... it's what makes our sport so dam much fun to participate in and watch!
I can echo the glass house comment. Seriously, you can back off. I admire Justin's will to win. He has toned down his riding style since he turned pro. Don't believe me? Watch his first year in the nationals. He was being patient with Vincent like he should have been and Vincent gunned it into him, plain and simple. In the AMA rulebook, when a blue flag is waved, the lapper must give the racing line to the rider lapping him. Justin had been using that line all race, making it the racing line. Vincent caused that wreck, it was entirely his fault.
Also, watch and listen to the replay. Barcia was rev-limiting over those 3 rollers and Roczen was there. He didn't intend to roost Roczen judging from the video.
Lastly, all you people, before you make a post, make sure your history is correct.
Jason Lawrence: 2008 West Coast Lites Champ over Dungey
Josh Hansen: Tied Langston for the 2005 125 East Championship, lost tiebreaker
Those two weren't useless as you make them to be. Barcia will bounce back and just ride harder this weekend. Watch and see.
Listen to the pulpmx show from last night... it has the other side of the story.
SX ticket $45
hot dog $6
coke $5
seeing Barcia have a meltdown, priceless....
Maybe he will learn not to cut over on someone anymore.
It was an idiots move, just like he did at Daytona.
all this talking about "the way he rides"...
apparently you have all forgotten what he has done in the past 2 years. 1 lites championship and another on the way.
I don't see any of the other "respectful" riders in his class with that kind of record. Sometimes winning comes at a price.
fact is his results show he's racing better than the rest of the guys.
@CR500AF.......good point, however, JB's rage and aggression displayed goes beyond the norm. If unchecked, or worse, brushed aside, it will validate JB's behaviour as semi-OK ($5000 fine?) .
Yes, we have all done something that we regret, and, have seemingly learned a lesson from it, but, with no consequence to validate the seriousness (JB risked injury to Dr.Bodner and LV) of this incident then based on past behavior he may not have any remorse or incentive to become less aggressive or violent....Just my educated opinion.
Up until this incident I thought BamBam was just another aggressive racer who swaps paint, and intimidates others, which is fine by me because this is racing, but, when it becomes violent, which is what a roost at short distance is,after the fact, then the line has been crossed and a severe punishment needs to be given as a lesson to him and to all others in the future.........IMHO
@mykidsmechanic.........WTF????? Your statement makes you sound like a very dangerous parent.
What a douche. Why didn't he apologize to KRoc?
I'm not excusing it by any means, but this isn't the first time a rider has "lost it". Larroco had his own teammate (MX Kid) get so pissed at him that he ghosted his bike into Roc after the finish. There's been tantrums, fights, and near-fights. Some of these guys are hot heads, and if they're lucky, it doesn't screw up their career.
Doing it all in front of the cameras was a bad choice.
Barcia has good reason to be pissed at Vincent for not letting him by for nearly a whole lap, but if you just look at the crash, I don't think it was either guys fault, just a racing incident. Either way, his post race actions are inexcusable. Like Barcia said himself, I keep thinking he is starting to grow up, I guess its easier to be professional when you win !
I think his regret is sincere, I like his passion and the way he races, so I'm not going to condemn him forever, not yet.
I want to hear Vincent's side of the story and I think Barcia should be fined $5000 every race until he shaves off that ridiculous "mustache" (if you can really call it one).
Hmmmm......2 acts of "after the fact" violent revenge (Paris, Houston). I too want to give JB the benefit of the doubt, but without a severe consequence we will see this again....Just sayin'
Barcia owned up to his mistakes and is moving on, hopefully the haters will do the same.
Lance should be fined 5k to IMO. He said himself on the pulp mx show last night that he wasn't going to pull over because of the blue flags cause he was "racing" with another rider (which isnt anywhere near them on tv coverage).
This is all Lance's fault and no body is saying anything about him, he sounded like little spoiled momma's boy on the pulp mx show last night. if you're a lapper and you race and take out the leader then you should be suspended and fined huge, it's the only way to get these lappers to behave, they have been a problem for years and it went to far on saturday night, there is a race and you're not in it.
Keep killing it Barcia, can't wait to see you in the open class.
Yea sure,I dont beleive Barcia meant to roost Roczen,either.Are you kidding Jonesymx29?
I'm surprised that Jason didn't ask the little crybaby why he roosted Roczin!
Straight from the horses mouth "I couldn’t care less about the bonus money for a win". What logical conclusion can we draw from this? He also couldn't care less about a small fine. This stupid little kid got off far too easy and people forgave him far too quickly after Bercy. The result: another meltdown and another fake BS apology just a few months later. Are we really this indifferent to these sort of childish and completely unacceptable actions? Will anybody ever actually do anything to attempt to put an end to this madness? Left in the hands of the AMA, it seems highly unlikely.
Barcia often cross jumps & even more often will come all the way across the track to bump. If the choice of wearing a mustache was not enough of an indication, he's a nancy boy - a limp writsted colon blaster. Cannot win without riding dirty. Awesome rider, but also a very immature human.
What a little crybaby puzzy hillbilly yankie doodle. Got his little white puzzy ass kicked by the real deal, and had a little cry about it afterwards. Boo Phuking hoo.
Barcia, you suck dude,
Typical reaction from a kid. As he matures he'll figure it out. Then again, with age doesn't always come wisdom (cough - JLAW - cough)
Let Barcia go out and ride the track alone so no one interferes with his race and see how many spectators show up to watch. His PR people forgot about #70 and he never did say he was sorry to the "lapper" who does not deserve to be on the same track with him.ML needs to take him out back behind the wood shed and adjust his attitude. Bad for the sport.
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He's still just a kid, he made a stupid mistake but he took ownership of it for the most part. Would like to hear that he followed up with a direct apology to Vincent too.
JB = Crybaby douche. Never been a fan of thi guy. He showed his true colors more than once at Houston.
Everyone raise your hand if you have never had and emotional outbreak that you had felt sorry about later??? Happens to everyone and I think this time JB will learn big time from it. In the end no one got hurt and it's all good. It will make him a better man I bet for the 450 class where the real boys play.
The facts:
-JB was behind him for a full lap and LV did not give way.
-This lack of blug flag respect went on for so long that Emig even illuded to it before the crash.
-JB passed LV cleanly with what appeared to be his normal race line.
-LV's front tire hit JB's rear tire (even on the streets the person from behind is usually at fault)
-LV even admitted on the Pulpmx show last night that he anticipated JB was going to go outside and decided to follow him...LV guessed wrong.
-LV was in 14th (if I'm not mistaken from reviewing the TV coverage again) not 10th.
-LV was not battling with any other ride and I'm sure PIT board would have been giving him info on the gap behind and in front of him.
-JB was totally wrong for the aftermath and needs to clean it up but all in all he had a right to be super pissed, he just took it way to far.
Just saying.
doritz 69- on the money !!
GO BARCIA ! ! !
What is this wussy cross.... why do you think they call it banging bars ... what do you guys want ..turn signals , and may i pass you signs... Barcia will de throne RV ,,, Rcs record , is safe for a long time .. Mcs win record is not that will belong to JS real soon !
@golfyoda -
"with no consequence to validate the seriousness (JB risked injury to Dr.Bodner and LV) of this incident then based on past behavior he may not have any remorse or incentive to become less aggressive or violent"
Yep - classic BF Skinner. We live in a stimulus response world. That is why I suggested the donation to the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit. Each time he made a donation it would reinforce the lesson by reminding Justin that he put Doc Bodnar (and Vincent) at risk.
All this points that JB was told to apologize quick and fast.
He does not regret shit of what happened,you will se in the next races.
As you say I dont see him mentioning the Roczen issue.
Spoiled talented brat...thats what he is.
His description of how angry he was (not even realizing Doc Bodnar was right there) and then the subsequent apologetic feelings after the fact seem to me a bit too parallel to guys who go on a rampage and beat the hell out of their spouse and then feel bad about it and tearfully ask for forgiveness. We all get mad, it's how we handle ourselves in those situations that matter. I'm glad to hear he hugged it out with Doc, but as BillC stated he just got chased out of the Bercy stadium for his anger-induced actions there. I doubt this is the last time we see this behavior.
i don't want to be dramatic but when you are so emotional things can ending pretty badly or pretty sadly, maybe his entourage need to take more care about that with him
Go BamBam and don't worry about jealous people, just learn from you mistakes
the Villopoto/Barcia's battles will be huge the next few seasons, i can't wait
Oh, and that grimace in the pic coupled with the pornstache probably should not be on a family website like RacerX...ha!
Does Barcia fly Jet Blue
Do they drug test lites riders or is that just an FIM big boys class.
Did not see Doc B. What else can't he see.
Agree with dortiz68
A Doctor once said he can teach anyone to be a surgeon. Something he said he could not teach was good judgement.
Great rider with a few JLaw tendancies. Have to see how it affects his career.
@CR500AF.......
If JB did make a sizeable donation to Astericks, then maybe he can be seen as remorseful, but, this must come from him, and not as a suggestion from the team and sponsors. I hope he makes a contribution of some sort tho.
Future behavior will dictate his remorse. I have to think that it will be a long time before he regains the respect he has lost. The provebial ball is now in JB's court...what will he do????? We'll all see...........
@B-KR - So now your equating Barcia with a wife beater? You got all of this from a single statement in a short interview? Impressive.
Didn't realize you are a psychologist too. Where did you get your degree in psychology?
I will only say this and if you dont like or disagree take it up with RC.
" if you have a blue flag being waved at you, moved out of the way, there is a race going on and you aint part of it."-Ricky Charmichael
@Golfyoda - agreed
damn!!,,did mike kiedrowski get fined for ghost riding his bike into mike larocco?,after a last turn pass gave larocco the win(at a early 90s outdoor),,think thats worse than what barcia did,yelling and roosting,,kied could have really hurt larocco with that move also the bystanders next to him,,,twistin the throttle and launching his bike at someone,,was barcia in the wrong? hell yes!! but to be fined that much i think is a bit high when others in the past have done alot worse,,anyone recall hughs and henry throwin punches during a race??,,c'mon these are kids with high hopes and alot of pressure put on them to win and be thier best,not only from themselves but from the teams they ride for and the fans they race for,,cut em some slack
@Golfyoda... The boys can play dollies, bbq and make nice in the pits. Once that gate drops I encourage my son to race with every ounce of intesity he can muster. My boy has a goal to win each time he lines up - his goal, not mine - and when he doesn't it pisses him off - again, him not me. When some other rider has held him up and cost him a win, or even a podium, he has been brought to tears out of frustration more than once. Motocross is NOT a team sport once a rider is on the track. It is every man for himself in the pursuit of achieving his goal by the end of that moto. Dirty riding is BS and won't be tollerated at my truck, however riding aggresively, not dangerously, in order to intimidate the competion to get the hell out of the way is not only condoned but encouraged with all of the boys that hang out around my camp. Lappers just plain ole' need to get out of the way!
If encouraging my rider to achieve his personal goals in this way is dangerous parenting then yes, I am a dangerous parent. A parent with a very aggressive yet polite, thoughtful and well spoken young racer I might add. I know for a fact that he will blow it one day and in the spirit of competition I will understand and not demand his head on a platter as you seem to call for in this situation.
The KID (JB) screwed up, owned up to it, made his apologies to more people than he really needed to and will have to pay real dollars for his mistake. How in the hell could you demand any more than these things for this incident. That is a soccer mom mentality.... This is motocross.
These are my experianced opinions not your "educated" or "humble" ones.
Hey mikeo, big difference in pay and bonus amounts compared to early 90's. Early 90's you win the championship and recieved $100k. Honda win bonus for SX is $50k for one event. Today $5k like 500 bucks back then. Just sayin
He said he worked it out with Bodnar ...thats the end of it ...he doesn't owe "the lapper" or Rockzen squat...they're motorcycle racers...they'll work it out on the track.
@ mykidsmechanic,,NICE,,,,thank you,VERY WELL PUT.
I would have to say the biggest bummer about Barcia being a tool is that when he moves up to 450 he could bump a respectful rider off his bike. Barcia keeps saying that he was taking the same line all race... LV should have known this some how?
Like usual, Barcia sounds like a sweet, innocent kid in an interview, just like he does on the podium, and then he goes out in the very next heat and brake checks one rider, crosses another riders line in mid air, and aims for the front wheel of the next guy he's passing in a turn. No one is fooled by the nice guy interviews he gives anymore, we've all seen his punk ass riding style too many times.
Just some marketing made up excuses and an interview that tries to make him look good...
He never explained that roosting at KR70 and as far as I saw from the videos he unsportsmanlike left the podium while baggett and roczen wondered about that...
and for the situation I remember last outdoor season where he crossed lines while jumping and crashed because he hit dungey inflight, who has jumping just straight... so in general he should probably learn that crossing the line in the jump while having a rider besides or near behind you is a big risk for both...if he does that, he risks to jump into the other rider so he shouldn't complain
for me it was just his own stupidness which caused the incident...
and btw that he didn't realize the doc is just nonsens...
I thought he was a great guy till that unsportsmanlike behaviour but as it seems it's part of his style...and I didn't even read about bercy...I will do that now to see what kind of character he showed up there...
Wow, another post I agree with BillC 100% on. Why am I in this hand-basket and why is it so hot in here. lol
I see it as an unfortunate racing incident, for both parties. Barcia is a few turns from the finish, and tangles with a lapped rider. Vincent racing for a top 10 tangles with the leader. While I feel bad for Barcia, I feel bad for Vincent. Barcia definately slowed down that last lap. Vincent is racing for every spot he can, and if the leader slows down, you can't expect someone racing for their own positions to slow down their pace and cruise behind them. Thats not what the rulebook states. Barcia, di jump from outside to the inside, while Vincent looked like he jumped a little towards the outside. They hit. They will both learn from this hopefully. Barcia does have to stop jumping in front of people though, not necessarily stating this incident, but in general. Its dangerous. As for his meltdown, he's young, emotional, and has a bit of maturing to do in how he handles those emotions. Hopefully he learned from this , becasue there will be plenty more times in his career that his emotions will be tested, as will any other rider.
@BillC & CR500:
Couldnt agree more. I really like Barcia til that BS he pulled.
Glad he at least.Barcia phucd up and acted
Free advice is worth exactly what ya paid for it,...but here's mine. In my best New York accent,..."fergetaboutit"....
WOW !!!! Barcia is a DRAMA QUEEN times 10 !!!!!
Not saying what Justin did was the right decision, But Blue Flags were out everywhere around the track everybody saw them without question, Lance knew he was going to be lapped, He needs to get out of the way Period. Lance should also be fined for not letting Justin pass without incident
Even though Justin was riding slower than he was the rest of the race, He was still riding faster than Lance or he would not have caught him, Lappers need to give the courtesy & move over to let the leaders pass by, lappers should be fined for not doing this, then just maybe these incidents' would not happen
Ok, so did he or did he not "roost" Vincent and Bodner?? Why is there absolutely no mention of that in this interview?? Did he or didn't he?? C'mon Jason, clear it up...because that is pretty weak if indeed he did do that and you didn't even bring it up!!
Yes he did Whatever
You yelled at a rider on the ground being attended to by the asterick moble medical personal, what the hell is wrong with you? He was riding for points and race postion too, and when you crossed in front of him and slowed down that's what caused him to hit you, even if he was "just a lapper" to you. If you have no respect for other riders you'll never be a champion.
robs556, Vincent did let Barcia by in the corner before, he went wide and then got on the gas after Barcia was by. Barcia definately did slow down, you can clearly tell he was not attcking the track at his normal pace. Vincent was still racing other guys, every place counts, misjudged a cruising Barcia and clipped his rear wheel trying to change lines after JB jumped to the inside. Everyone will have their own opinion. I am a huge Barcia fan, but thats how I saw it.
Barcia likes contact only when he initates it.When someone else does he cries.Bad karma/good drama/ratings.It is ashamed a lapper was involved.Perhaps Wharton,Roczen and others will grow some and park his arrogant,spoiled,inmature personna.His attitude won't survive outdoors,let alone in the 450's.Back in the day,I would have waited a lap after getting banged off the track,just to t-bone a dirty rider.Hannah would of buried him in a snow fence;not to mention all-time moto-assasine Larry Wosick-only motocross star paid not to race.I'm rambling at this point,but how long will Honda put up with the bad press?Maybe Doc Bodnar shold apply a tuorniquet in a appropiate place next time he bails-or just team him w/J-LAW-talk about Nuclear Cowboys! and that's just in practice!
When you are leading, on the last lap by a mile, YOU are in charge, You cannot expect others to do ANYTHING. You may wish to execute a tad of caution to preserve said win, assuming it means something to you. Barcias fast and I liken him to Hannah, but lil more "seasoning", is needed, I hope he learned a lil bit from all that.
I've already stated 'the fact' in my previous post but for all of those mentions of Vincent also racing for points, none of them mention the the following:
-Crashing into the leaders rear while being lapped is not a good way to salvage point.
-Being behind any ride (being lapped or not) means you have the responsibility to control you line (weather he is going fast or slowing up for what ever reason).
-AND MOST OF ALL, Vincent admitted on the Pulpmx show Monday that he anticipated Barcia was going to take the outside line so the decided to follow. That statement, self admited, pretty much states that mistake was his even though that is now how he was presenting it.
Vincent made a bad anticipation which lead to him cleaning out the race leader (regardless of who the leader was) and Barcia reacted wrongly. No reason to hate on either rider, just hope that both learned their respective lessons and improve their skills (riding as well as behavior).
By the way, I roost my cousin because it's funny, I get roosted when faster guys pass me (which is often), I roost guys when I pass them (which is rare but it happens). So other than Bodner getting roosted I see no reason to appologize for a roost. Everyone gets roosted so suck it up. If you don't want to get roosted then don't be in SX or MX. Bodner didn't deserve it but hopefully Barcia will learn his lesson to leave the rooting to the riders ;)
Blue flag means move out of the way for the leader. The leader has a lot "riding" on his position. Come on. Move on!!!!!
wow....this is the most fan posts i have ever seen on an article. No matter what happens or what people think of Barcia he is creating so much buzz and fans on his quest for championships. Bam Bam all day.
Barcia probably would have tucked tail and ran off like he did at Bercy if Vincent got up and got in his face! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
All those Barcia worshippers who say how tough he is, how he can take it as well as he dishes it out, blah, blah, blah need to shut their damn mouths. That photo says it all. "Waaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!"
And I, like some other astute posters here, wonder what is up with this interview? Racer X is defending this guy just like they defended J Law (at times attesting to the *ahem* "sincerity" of J Law's apologies). Ask the real questions, and let Barcia defend himself. He's a big boy, and he can answer for his actions.
Love Bam Bam to death and will never stop rooting for him bu the left out a final apology to the guy who also deserved it it: Lance Vincent. The incident reminds me of when Travis Preston ran over and twisted Bubba's helmet as he was laid out on the track and I considered him a first class di*k fro doing that, he could've exacerbated or caused a spinal injury. You DONT mess with a downed rider PERIOD! Bam Bam is young but still, he owes Vincent an apology. NO ONE deliberately causes and accident in which they get hurt. It was just that, a freaking accident. Whats eh gonna do like Metcalf when he runs out of gas or like Ryno get a flat while winning a national title. Its racing, every day you come out of a race at that level NOT effed up is a blessing. It ain't life n death guys.
Love Bam Bam to death and will never stop rooting for him bu the left out a final apology to the guy who also deserved it it: Lance Vincent. The incident reminds me of when Travis Preston ran over and twisted Bubba's helmet as he was laid out on the track and I considered him a first class di*k for doing that, he could've exacerbated or caused a spinal injury. You DONT mess with a downed rider PERIOD! Bam Bam is young but still, he owes Vincent an apology. NO ONE deliberately causes and accident in which they get hurt. It was just that, a freaking accident. Whats he gonna do when he runs out of gas like Metcalf or like Ryno get a flat or break a chain or a leg while winning a national title. Its racing, every day you come out of a race at that level NOT effed up is a blessing. It ain't life n death guys.
lance vincent does NOT deserve an apology! the entire incident was his fault. BLUE FLAG means get the h3ll out of the way... NOT "race the leader"!
I'm from N.Y. so I root for Barcia. Vincent? Never heard of him. his 5min of fame is over! Barcia can you please send me $5,000 I need a new Honda. Be cool man. God Bless!