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JUSTINbarcia
Throughout the process of repetition, Justin Barcia has visualized this day numerous times in regards to his thought process. Taking bits and excerpts from various coaches and counselors over the years, he’s been in a routine of sorts to visualize what he wants.
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Forecasting everything from the start to the finish, and even thinking about scenarios in which
things go wrong, has led him to this point in his career. He realizes that adversity will follow him, but it’s how he handles 30 GRITMOTO • JANUARY 28, 2019
those circumstances, which will define him as a racer. So with practice now upon him, he made sure to choose a variety of lines, just in case something were to occur, he would have a “backup” plan so to speak. With emergency routes configured, he would be escorted from the practice rounds with his head held high, knowing that he was ready for the storm on the horizon. As the gate would fall shortly thereafter, his riding style displayed a pure motion of swagger and confidence.
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