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JUSTIN BARCIA
Which BamBam will arrive at the track? Will it be the flashy, RPM killer that we’ve all love? Or will it be the early 2015 Barcia; lackluster and less than inspiring (when compared to the highlight moments of his career)? It’s hard for any of us nonDungeymotoviewers to say that any rider inside the top ten, let alone anyone who qualifies for a national, is not riding well. But, when that rider agrees, even making bold statements about their results compared to their salary, like Justin has, you have to wonder; what could it be that missing link to that next level? Pretty safe to say, Barcia knows exactly what the link is (he’s had it before), the trick it would seem is maintaining that link long enough to establish a comfort in riding at that next level. Every rider knows, you get a bit faster then you get used to it, then you get even faster then you get used to it. BamBam is looking to break through again as he did in Buchannon last year. He’s even been public about it. Barcia has a fluke to debunk, and every time he gets behind the gate is a chance for him to reclaim his potential.
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