Motorcycle racing is a very popular sports around the world. Among its top players is Justin Barcia. Justin is an American motorcycle racer. He is very skilled in dirt racing and his stunts leave its viewers breathless. Justin is an acclaimed racer all over the world with numerous accolades and distinctions. The racer is a US national born in New York on March, 25 1992. Currently the 5 feet 9 inch tall racer lives in Greenville, Florida due to his work.
Career
Justin Barcia started racing as a professional racer in 2009 in Motocross Championship in the 250 class. Collectively he ranked fifth in the series. He was named Rookie of the Year, a highly deserved title. This impressive start put Justin in the limelight and towards greater challenges. In 2010, he debuted in Monster Energy Supercross 250SX East Series and got second place in series points. His track record earned him the invitation to compete in Bercy Supercross in France. For his critics wonder, he won the King of Bercy title.
Barcia’s journey of success kept going forward and in 2011, he got the chance to compete in 450 in the premier class due to his teammate Tery Canard’ injury. Barcia rode the last four rounds and won the second moto at the Southwick, Massachusetts round. In 2012, he again competed in 250SX championship and won six of nine races in Vegas, Nevada. His five consecutive wins earned him the second place overall in the series. That’s when his real break came. He was selected to represent Team USA in the 23rd annual Motocross of Nations and his skills helped the team in earning the overall third place podium finish.
2013 was again successful for Barcia. In 2014, he suffered an ankle injury while competing in Monster Energy AMA Championship and forced him to retire from the event for surgery.
In 2015, he broke his pelvis and had to retire from the championship for recovery. After recovery he was given his highest honors when he was made captain of the 3- member team representing USA in 2015 Motocross of Nations. He didn’t disappoint and won his division and claimed 2nd position overall in the event.
Justin Barcia now races for the newly formed Tory Lee Designs Red Bull team aboard a GASGAS factory bike. In 2021, he will compete in Monster Energy championship as well as in Lucas Motor Oil Championship.
In short, Barcia has claimed 25 major titles, including four at the prestigious AMA National Amateur Championship at Loretta Lynn’s ranch in Tennessee. Barcia is a two-time 250SX East champion, the 2012 Monster Energy Cup champion, and a frequent visitor to the podium in both supercross and motocross. Internationally, he has won the Genoa Supercross in Italy, three King of Bercy titles in Paris, France, and was on the overall podium with Team USA at the Motocross of Nations in 2012 and 2015.
Justin Barcia Net- Worth
The 29- year- old racer has lived a long and successful career. His fans know him by “Bam Bam.” His love of racing made him among the most famous and accomplished racer. As of 2021, Justin Barcia net- worth stands at $26 million. He owes it all to his successful racing career which started in 2009 and continues today.
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