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JUSTIN BARCIA
An abundance of rage at all times, JGR’s current mainstay Justin Barcia is searching for the groove he
once had. Showing that oh so certain flash he had many years ago, and following the 2015 season, many onlookers viewed the Monroe, New York native as a contender for race wins, and nonetheless podium finishes. Since his inception as a motocross racer, Barcia has been synonymous with bar banging, aggressive tactics that leave opposing racers, team owners, and fans alike with absurd temperament. Viewed as both a pro and con, Barcia has used his reputation as a counterstrike in offense to anyone who chooses to try and jockey his position. However in 2016, he seems to be stuck in a rut of mediocrity, per se. Heading into a former stomping ground of his, and staple of the legendary Victory Sports Mega Series, he hopes to rebound and rekindle a spark that once brought a stream of flame throughout his amateur career.
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