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PrintOkay, so Ryan Villopoto went 16-2 in the first two races. But there was hardly panic in Monster Energy Kawasaki land, because RV showed he still has all of his old speed at those races. This time, he kept it on two wheels and made it look much easier than it should be as he sliced to the front. Some mid week testing definitely put RV closer to the comfort zone, but, again, he wasn’t way, way off, speed wise at the previous races. But he was really, really good tonight.
Bad break for Justin Barcia, who goes from first last week to last this week due to his big case job which left him with a gash near his eye and a bloody nose. Honda folks say they’ll give him the concussion test this week to make sure he’s okay, but, he didn’t really hit his head that badly so they don’t expect there to be any problems there. Expect Barcia to be a go for next weekend’s Oakland race.
Chad Reed looked much, much better this week than last. He consistently popped up near the top of the leader board in practice times, prompting his TwoTwo Team Manager Dave Osterman to say, “We’re not dead yet.” Reed was happy to say the team didn’t need to make huge changes to the bike all day—they were changing clickers instead of entire components.
Villopoto was flying.
Rough night again for The Dunge.
Cudby photo
Not a good one, again, for Ryan Dungey. A bad start and a crash in his heat race nearly left him in the LCQ again, but he barely escaped with eighth in that race. A bad start in the main left him mid pack, and he never made much progress throughout. Late in the race he did catch Jake Weimer in a battle for fifth, but just missed the spot. That’s two-in-a-row outside of the top five for the usually mega-consistent Dungey.
Justin Brayton made some strides this weekend, finally putting the thumb injury he suffered at Anaheim 1 behind him. Brayton also won his heat race, but a bad set of opening laps early in the main left him playing catch up. He finished eighth.
Points leader Davi Millsaps almost had his night end about five seconds into the evening. His bike literally locked up down the start straight in his heat, sending him flying over the bars. He shooked it off and returned for the LCQ, where he met up with Barcia, who had crashed in his heat race. They dueled, and Millsaps made the pass and got the LCQ win. He then pulled an awesome start in the main despite a bad gate pick.
James Stewart came clean on his knee injury situation, admitting he had a torn ACL in his right leg. Stewart says the leg is getting stronger and he’s able to do more riding each week. But his progress in this main event was slowed when he got into a battle with Josh Grant, and then went down in a corner.
BTOSports KTM’s Matt Goerke rode awesome, putting his machine in ninth place. And everytime he battled with one of the big-name riders, he held his own and maintained a solid pace.
Stewie and Dungey doing some battle.
Cudby photo
There may not be another rider that commands the respect Kevin Windham does, so the entire pits, it seemed, were stopping by to offer their well-wishes as he announces his retirement. Expect to see Windham at the races plenty this year signing autographs and coming out for opening ceremonies.
A huge pileup early in the Lites main ruined the night—or more—for several riders. Ryan Sipes, Max Anstie and Michael Leib were among the riders down. Sipes took a trip to the hospital with a suspected thumb injury, and Leib and Anstie were also getting checked out. We’ll have updates as soon as we can get them.
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So you're saying Barcia has a gash and quit the race because of a boo-boo?
What a douche! His goggles filled up with blood, give the kid a break
yep straight douche comment right there!
What are you talking about guys obviously it's easy to race while blood pulses out of your eye and fills your goggles. No way does it obstruct your vision or anything, just keep on the gas right? @Raylin... really? Lol.
The title of the article is SNL, Jason uses the word "gash" (a poor choice of words in my opinion) so I made it into a joke, you are some angry boys if you don't see it as exactly that.
The way thngs are going a 350 point season will win the title....I bet a 330 could do it..to many riders and only one podium is awesome..I have no idea what 3 rider combo will be on the box next weekend after 3 races and that is a good thing..2013 SX rocks!!!
Glad that Millsaps shooked off the heat race incident!
How do early reports of Barcia's issue have him holding his arm? People so badly want to be the first to Twitter info that they just go with whatever they thought they saw. Happy to hear that Barcia's season isn't over.
Also nowhere in this article does it say his goggles filled up with blood, you are bringing that information over from the Race Report, and is not included in this SNL article.
Barcia is a bit of a flake as well, he might do just about anything for any reason, and "filled up with blood" sounds a little dramatic, no? Let's watch the broadcast and see what happens if they find time between TT commercials and goofy feature segments.
SX/MX is unpredictable, to say the least. Every one was praising Barcia this week, thinking he'll get the title. Once again things changed drastically. Great season!!! At least we still got top riders healthy.
Go RV!!!
Hoping that Barcia will come back next race
I am truly amazed with how bad a pre-recorded race broadcast can be. How many key passes and/or crashes is it acceptable to miss? And then to make it worse you cut away from the race to show a previous pass/crash you missed only to miss another pass/crash!? Save the replays for the end of the race, especially the "progressive pass of the race"... which you cut away to show in the middle of the race(???)... ridiculous.
The NFL does a great job at replays but thats because they are constantly resting for 45 seconds! We don't have that in racing so accept the fact you aren't going to seamlessly transition in and out of replays. Again, save it for the end of the race in between podium talks.
@RacerX staff - If any of you journalists want to deliver a truly good story for us, please dig into who is in charge of these broadcasts and who is directing the cameras and choosing what to cut to and from because this is something that is not getting better. And I know I'm not alone on feeling this way.
The blood filled his goggles and then blood covered the entire stadium ....
But his mommy took care ot it and then told baby when to go to bed at night.
I used to despise Grant because of his antics on the race track (like the one with Alessi at the nationals a few years ago), but kind of felt bad for him when I watched his "Inside the Moto" so I wanted to root for him but pretty much every race so far he has rode like he has in the past with aggressively taking peoples lines and cutting racers off that he knows are just going to get by him anyways...remember when he ran RV off the track a couple races ago?...Then he does the same thing with JS last night...the guy's just a complete DOUCHEBAG and needs to get his ass cleaned out next time
I hear you 731chopper! I cant remember how many times you hear the crowd erupt,while you are watching a race in the middle of the pack,or a flashback from last season.That totally sucks!
Glad someone else notices Josh Grants BS on the track.He has jacked with JS in every race so far this season.The reason RV exited the track at A1,was because Grant grabbed a handful when he saw it was RV! RV did the right thing,instead of getting cleaned out.Grant actually seems to go a little overboard when he is battling with either one of those guys.
@Osteo and Raylin Bermsman (excellent name this week....for such cornball comments)...your ENVY is showing through....geezus a guy gets hurt enough to have to pull out and ride the cart and you aholes are goofin on him...thats some sad sh*t....its easy to tell who races and who doesn't.....so 250's on at the wrong time on dish SUCKS?wtf ... good racing except for being on C ant B roadcast for S h*t.....better than nothing ...but barely..
wow a lot of disrespect for barcia from some posters on here . to be taken serious you need to give respect to all of these riders even if they are not your favorite rider . some of you guys border on the homoerotic when it comes to your favorite .
Before seeing the race I was not questioning Barcia and his blood-filled goggles and inability to see. After seeing the race however, I saw 2 trickles of blood. I understand not knowing how serious a wound it might be, but this is Pro SX. You'll know instantly if you're going to bleed out over the next 15 minutes that the race will take. We always hear stories of how tough the athletes in this sport are, but I don't know about this one. He surely could have garnered a few points from the back markers at least, instead he got 1 tiny point. Somehow I can't picture Doug Henry, RC, Larocco, Ryan Hughes or any of a whole hoard of top riders dropping the bike and running off the track at the sight of some blood trickling down their cheek. I really expected his injury to look like something you'd see after a total UFC beatdown, which by the way they don't stop for either.
And Grant? He has become a real danger out there for those that are going the pace. I read elsewhere that Hansen just didn't show up for his heat race after qualifying 39th fastest?
Barcia got a good lick for sure, but I bet LaRocco will find the right moment to tell him that titles are won riding thru stuff like that.
I know it's beating a dead horse, but what a strange broadcast this week. There was basically no introduction to the show, then it went to Windham announcing retirement, then to unenthusiastic commentary from Ralph and Jeff. The first five minutes was like WTF. Still some great racing this week, even though a lot of it was missed. Seems like Weimer and Dungey still have that magnet thing going on.
I was a little concerned for Barcia, glad it was his grape and not T-7 or 8. Something I noticed also....The 450 looks like zero fun inside, and stupid fast outdoors, glad I'm old.
I hate to sound like a whiner......But, yah 731chopper, that was some sad coverage on both speed and the other network. As far a questioning Barcias's reasoning for pulling off...good God yall!!! did you see how hard he hit??? thats a lot of g's coming to a sudden halt and then soaking up some of the impact with your face!?!? I just hope he can recover soon, and am glad that it didn't end up being even worse.....
Read it again,
Bad break for Justin Barcia, who goes from first last week to last this week due to his big case job which left him with a gash near his eye and a bloody nose. Honda folks say they’ll give him the concussion test this week to make sure he’s okay, but, he didn’t really hit his head that badly so they don’t expect there to be any problems there. Expect Barcia to be a go for next weekend’s Oakland race.
After seeing the telecast Weege used exactly the right word to describe Justin's problem.
Get well soon Justin.
Everyone who was saying Stewart was greatest ever are gone.. NOWHERE!!!!!
RV2 beatdown last night, he was on a whole nother level at A2...
Easy for guys to get all over Barcia, but he is lucky he didnt break his back.. Yea, they are saying he is fine, but I bet his back is sore as hell, his head hurts, his vision sucks.. You cant go out on a track with that kind of racing and try and race all beat up like that.. He was smart to pull off and live to race another day>>his health is more important than points..
Agree on the "pass of the race" crap.. They did that at A1 and gave the pass to Canard, then a minute after that Millsaps passed him back for the win.. Speeds coverage isnt very good either.. We missed RV's pass for 2nd place because they were showing a replay, or racing in 6th place..
Hey B-KR and others --- I'm thinking you have never come up short on a big double jump. If you had, you might have some idea of what Justin Barcia felt when he came up short on that SX jump. He is a PRO and has won titles. I wouldn't second guess his decision to ride another day.
Notice that no matter where Millsaps lines up, he is able to nail good starts on that non-factory Suzuki... And, he's gotta be the heaviest of the fast guys out there.
@bk-r...... i think his spine being smashed half thru his neck and his head smashing the bars and his face smashing the helmet might have been cause for him to 'tap' out.....when you come up short on a double HALF that size when your vision unblurs you will instantly understand.....the new sheriffs sawed off is loaded....trouble.
Have you guys ever had your bell wrung? I think your being hard on the rookie. Barcia broke his nose, which causes very watery eyes.. the blood mixed with sweat splashed onto the google lenses.. plus, he was probably seeing stars. I sure as hell wouldn't keep racing!! Plus the kid hasn't been hurt before, so he probably doesn't really have much experience. Yes, LaRocco with his history may have tried to tough it out, but that's different.
What a pus$y, I mean he should have just wicked it up and kept it wide open.. and went for broke.. Geez, if a guy breaks his arm, he should just grit it out and go for it.. suck it up man.. Maybe if his head got cut off, you guys might give him a little sympathy!
Barcia made the right call.. He lost 25pts, big deal. He didn't end his career with another mistake, and its only his rookie season. He still has a good shot at the title the way people get hurt around here.
Anyway, Im sure that hit scared the hell out of Barica, for those of you that have never been on a SX track, your nuts would float up to your throat if you walked up the face of a triple and looked ahead.
you squids bagging on barcia sound like a bunch of idiots if any of you actually ride you probably wont jump anything but a tabletop just stick to what your good at trolling on racer x
Other than good racing and a great job by most of the riders, where were all the people? That place looked half empty last night, which is to bad. Also when intoducing the riders, there wasn't much noise there either. It seemed uncomon for Supercross. A2 has to be one of the quietest race I have been to since Sidney in 1985.
if the stands were empty maybe they should consider another venue I think its ridiculous to have 3 races at the same stadium
Hey @Raylin
We get it, you're one of those ignorant dumbasses that has obviously never thrown a leg over a dirt bike, let alone raced. Take your negativity back to your skateboard forum.
*Personally I couldn't believe Barcia didn't break both of his wrists oh and if you actually watched the race you will see that he did try to keep going.
Hey @Raylin
We get it, you're one of those ignorant dumbasses that has obviously never thrown a leg over a dirt bike, let alone raced. Take your negativity back to your skateboard forum.
*Personally I couldn't believe Barcia didn't break both of his wrists oh and if you actually watched the race you will see that he did try to keep going.
LOL, at all this dopey talk about what I would have done or the arm-chair QB-ing. If I had Barcia's speed on an MX bike, I would not have stopped when I have a million dollar payday as my goal. Again, I only questioned it because they made it sound like his goggles were coated in blood and he could not see anything with all the blood involved. I'll remind everyone that Stewart got back on his bike at Daytona that time when he clearly was out of it and got back up to 9th. I thought he should NOT have done that and even thought he should have been blackflagged as he was clearly foggy. I'll bet that plenty of us that have actually raced for FUN and not riches, have ridden through injuries and all bloodied up at times. Barcia was fine and even was tapping the rear brake to bring the front end down immediately after casing it. It wasn't until he saw signs of blood that he pulled over to check on it.....and I AGREE with having it checked. I just think a whole host of others would have gotten back on the track after learning it was bleeding but not horribly, even if the nose is broken. I'll point out here as I did elsewhere, Lemoine only went one more lap than Barcia. Justin could have done two more laps and doubled his points total on the day.
I'm so glad SX is going mainstream, so much insight from these guys.(major sarcasm). Guys baggin' on Barcia and they(@tracks) don't even know what team he is on! I was surprised he even rode away.
With these new "mainstream" fans offering up no more than hate and ignorance, Windham retiring, Feld's lack of concern for rider safety(riders are still being taken down by tuff blocks) and RV looking way too good, too fast, I think I may have bought my tickets to Atlanta too soon.
@tonewall...He got more cowbell. God damn, looked like himself again. RV acts like he wants to win SX/MX then disappear.
Weege- Where are you getting this info that he did not hit his head that hard??? I will be surprised if he is NOT concussed. If you smash your face on the bars hard enough to break your nose you are in concussion territory. Think he did the right thing sitting out.
I would like to see his goggles. I imagine it was scary and felt like his face was caved in.
Chubby Reed looked over aggressive...During the broadcast you see him roughing up RV2 and the next minute RV2 has left Chubby Reed and is passing DM18.
TC41 and DM18 are still here, I still doubt DM18 being here at the end though.
RD5 needs to stop riding the bicycle and get some coaching on how to pass.
How about "5 minutes with Justin Barcia's face"- It must not look too pretty.
Lemoine went one lap more than Barcia and got double the points. I'm pretty sure Barcia could have ridden the bike around in first gear for two laps more and just avoided getting in the way. I doubt Barcia will lose the title by 1 point, but if he does I'm betting he will be kicking himself for not getting back on the track and putting in a 3rd and 4th lap.
@B-KR--sure its easy to say that now, in hindsight..sitting inn front of a computer its easy to make that call.. You wasnt the one in pain from casing a triple at speed.. Its dumb to say that. Sure roll around the track like a clown when you cant see, eyes all bloody, back jammed up, and then cant hit a triple and the guy behind you lands on top of you, ending your career.. for what?? Two or three points?? Real bright.. And thats if he doesnt get black flagged for being a danger.. I gauruntee you nobody on that team will be kicking themselves for anything except for maybe the actual mistake on the track.. Not pulling off, it was real obvious he was in alot of pain, and not just his eyes and nose..
I felt that was some pitiful coverage by CBS and speed. I'm so sick of missing passes because of replays, at least it wasn't a replay of the start this week though. Overall this series has been intense,unpredictable, and gut wrenching thus far. How about the parity from different privateers making the mains each week in both classes? Tomac is a beast, how come nobody has given him props yet? Dare I say undefeated? Grant is this era's Matisviech. Barcia did the right thing especially since he had to be concussed. Anyways next Saturday is too far away!
@ therealmofo~ "On a whole nother"??? Is nother a word? lol
B-KR seems to be correct.
I loveed it when one of you wannabees talked about coming up short on a double as if he/she was speaking from experience. As if the closest this loser ever got to a track was watching SX replays on her/his bad TV set.
Not much to add in the way of comments about those who were racing. Stupid people say stupid things. Some people here act like small children who always choose to act badly when mom and dad are not looking. Guess it is the price adults must pay to have a forum.........
And why is CBS broadcasting these few events? Perhaps they are trying to make sure the sport will never go "mainstream?"
And nothing quite like watching the SPEED channel and seeing the results of the main event at the bottom of the screen.
VooDoo, haha, good one! You have no idea who I am or what I've done as far as racing. Gotta admit, so many of you are eager to defend any of them out there and God forbid question anything they do. No one even has a logical comeback, just rhetoric and heading down the insults to me path. He/She? Loser? I'll point out once more Barcia could have gained one more point by doing 2 more laps. I didn't say he needed to keep going full-bore, I didn't even say he HAD to get back out there....it's his championship run. I know one thing for sure and that is given the same exact circumstances and Stewart pulling out, many of the people defending Barcia's manhood would be calling James a pu$$y. So of course it comes from an objective viewpoint. Surprised at bd200 for not understanding the importance of 1 or 2 points in a SX season. All I ever hear is how other sport's stars are pu$$ies for limping off the field. Tony Romo (Cowboy QB) not too long ago finished a game with a collapsed lung. For those that forgot, this is the Pros. They are getting paid big checks to be out there. This isn't a Sunday local race.....where by the way I have seen people continue with MUCH worse. All I did was QUESTION if he couldn' have gotten back out there, and the FANS (short for fanatic) come out of the woodwork with insults blazing. Once again, an awesome study in human nature.