ROCKSTAR ENERGY GASGAS FACTORY RACING’S JUSTIN BARCIA CHARGES HARD IN DAYTONA.
BAMBAM SITS SEVENTH OVERALL IN 450SX STANDINGS EIGHT ROUNDS INTO 2025 SEASON.
Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing rider Justin Barcia charged to a 10th-place finish at Round 8 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Daytona, Florida, on Saturday night, putting together a consistent performance in one of the toughest races of the year.
In the 450SX qualifying sessions this afternoon, Barcia set the ninth-fastest lap-time onboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, with the Daytona track layout a mixture of loamy, motocross-style elements among ultra-technical Supercross obstacles at the famed speedway.
The number 51 got off to a strong start in his Heat Race, before being caught up in an incident through the opening rhythm lane and going down. Remounting at the rear of the field, Barcia clawed his way into eighth, earning a direct transfer to the Main Event.
On a deteriorating circuit, Barcia maintained consistency throughout the Main Event despite a mid-pack start, with a 10th place finish the final result for the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing rider. It marked his seventh top 10 score in eight rounds, currently sitting P7 in the standings.
Justin Barcia:„Daytona is always tough, no matter where you finish. I wasn’t able to find comfort today, we were searching a little bit, which is a bit frustrating given I rode super-good last weekend. Daytona is a different beast altogether, so I am keen to get back indoors, get to Indy, and put the bike back up front.”
Next Race: March 8 – Indianapolis, Indiana
Results 450SX Class – Daytona
1. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
5. Chase Sexton (KTM)
6. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
10. Justin Barcia (Rocstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing)
Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 8 of 17 rounds
1. Cooper Webb, 168 points
2. Chase Sexton, 158
3. Ken Roczen, 152
5. Malcolm Stewart, 124
7. Justin Barcia, 111
9. Aaron Plessinger, 88
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