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JUSTIN BARCIA
For Bam-Bam Barcia, 2016 has been a blessing in disguise. With two rounds outside the top ten and two more outside the top five, it’s obvious Justin has seen his share of tough moto’s. In fact, in two of the fourteen moto’s thus far, Barcia earned zero points, yet, the vicious #51 still sits 4th in points, a mere twenty behind Marvin
Musquin in 3rd. It’s may be too early, but it seems safe to say the standings are a result of Bam-Bam’s approach. In the past, it’s been all out. A relentless rage, winner-take-all wild style that has proved to be more restraining than enlightening. Having battled through injuries all the while creating the reputation as one of the fiercest competitors on the starting line, Justin is finally learning how to concentrate the intent of the intensity and earn himself some solid finishes. Coming off of last weekend, where he earned his best overall of the season
in Southwick, Barcia’s momentum is at an all-time high and he should only need to focus on two things. Harnessing the rowdiness while keeping the rubber connected to the dirt. If he does, with the RPM’s peaked and line choice a premium, nobody is going to be safe on the
inside as Bam-Bam is set loose at Millville.
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