Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing standout Justin Barcia fell victim to a late incident in Round 14 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at East Rutherford, having held onto a third-place podium position through the majority of tonight's 450SX Main Event. Justin Barcia displays front-running form at home race! BAMBAM held a podium position until three minutes remaining on the clock Now sits seventh place in 450SX standings with three to go New York native Barcia set the eighth-fastest time in qualifying onboard his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, enjoying the comforts and familiarity of his home race at the famed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. BAMBAM started well in his Heat Race, making a decisive pass into third place and holding the position to transfer into the evening's 450SX Main Event. The number 51 got off to a flying start in the Main Event, completing the first lap in fourth before making a quick pass into P3. It is there that he would remain for the majority of the race, having successfully fended off challenges from the riders in pursuit. However, it would all come undone with three minutes remaining on the clock, as Barcia went over the 'bars after hitting a soft spot in the whoops section. He would remount after straightening both he and the motorcycle out, crossing the line in P18. Justin Barcia: "Jersey was good today, I had a lot of fans and friends here – it was a lot of fun seeing people I hadn't seen in a long time! I was riding really well, I had a good qualifying session and scored P3 in the Heat Race. Main Event, AP [Aaron Plessinger] and I were battling for a while, then I think he made a mistake and I gapped him, then I hit a soft spot in the whoop section, which sent me into an endo. I'm a little tore up and bruised up, so we'll go home and try again next week. I feel like I'm saying that a lot lately, but dirt bikes are tough, so we'll come back next weekend and keep trying!" Next Race: April 26 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Results 450SX Class – East Rutherford 1. Chase Sexton (KTM) 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 3. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 6. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 18. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing) Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 14 of 17 rounds 1. Cooper Webb, 300 points 2. Chase Sexton, 291 3. Ken Roczen, 255 5. Malcolm Stewart, 220 6. Aaron Plessinger, 206 7. Justin Barcia, 185
Yep, it’s happening again! Grabbo’s Trail and Track is fired up to announce the return of their epic collaboration with GASGAS for 2025. That’s right - for the third year running, we’re bringing back the ultimate VIP Race Experience, and this time, we’ve turned the dial up to 11. Grabbo Trail & Track VIP Race Experience is ready for 2025, fueled by GASGAS Experience desert racing full VIP style – dialed race machine, support, the works! New race added to the 2025 calendar After a wild ride in 2024 - including Ben ‘Grabbo’ Grabham lining up with VIP legends in four of the five desert races (even with a busted hand at Hattah, the machine doesn’t quit) - we’re coming in hotter than ever. Grabbo even went and bettered his Finke result on the GASGAS EC 500F, and closed the season by being crowned King of the West for a third year straight at the brutal Kalgoorlie Desert Race. GASGAS MACHINES, DIALED BY A LEGEND “I’m stoked to be racing the GASGAS EC range again,” says Grabbo. “Straight out of the crate, these bikes are the most powerful I’ve ridden. Once we throw on the race parts and tune them up? Even better. I don’t race for a living anymore — I race because I love it, and these bikes make me want to keep lining up.” Better handling, more grunt, and a setup that screams go time. Our VIPs? They get the best of it. WHAT’S COMING IN 2025? The Finke Desert Race VIP package is back, but don’t blink, because it’s already SOLD OUT. But good news: 2026 bookings are now open, and it’s the 50th anniversary of the event, so you won’t want to miss that one. Next up: Hattah Desert Race, Don River Dash, and the big finale out west at Kalgoorlie. Oh, and we’re throwing something new in the mix... NEW RACE DROP: YELLOW MOUNTAIN We’re heading bush. The Yellow Mountain Cross Country joins the VIP calendar for 2025 - 240km of open farmland, flowing single track and good times, racing from Condobolin to Tottenham and back. Grabbo’s only raced it once (back in 2008 — and yep, he won), and now we’re heading back with a full VIP setup. “This one’s been on my radar for years,” says Grabbo. “It’s a mix of speed and flow - like Finke with a twist. I reckon our crew is going to love it.” NEW FOR 2025: CUSTOM BIKE BUILDS + RACE PREP Want a race weapon that’s built for you? 2025 introduces Grabbo’s bike build and race prep packages - think suspension dial-ins, custom engines, and race-ready setups tailored to your riding style and budget. With over 30 years building bikes for desert, enduro, and flat track - yeah, you’re in safe hands. BACK AGAIN: VIP RIDE EXPERIENCES The VIP Wild West Ride made some noise last year, and we’re bringing it back in 2025 - plus a few new adventures we’re not quite ready to drop just yet (watch this space). Grabbo also linked up with Adam Riemann in WA and Ballard’s Offroad in NSW to deliver some killer trail rides - and yep, some of those will be returning too. DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US... Brodie Crane, QLD “The setup was unreal. Felt good straight away. Big thanks to the team for making it a breeze.” — Don River Dash 2024 John Pilla, VIC “The most dangerous thing I’ve ever done — and the best. Grabbo’s team nailed it. Bike, tips, fuel stops, food, ice baths — you name it, they had it covered.” — Finke Desert Race 2024 Georgia Hanhrahan, QLD “Just do it — and do it with Grabbo. Everything was sorted. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Unreal experience.” — Finke Desert Race 2024 Jason Johnson, NSW “Grabbo worked on my bike all week, fine-tuning it every day until it felt perfect. Absolute legends.” — Finke Desert Race 2024 KEEN TO GET ON THE GAS? Find out more at grabbostrailandtrack.com, but don’t wait too long, as these full throttle VIP Race experiences will sell out fast.
Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia endured a challenging night of competition at Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, displaying front-running pace throughout the event before finishing 14th place in the 450SX Main Event. Justin Barcia races to 14th place finish in Philadelphia BAMBAM manages issues throughout the race in moving forward Currently sits in seventh place in 450SX standings Barcia set the 11th-fastest time in qualifying equipped with his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, navigating a circuit that heavy rain had impacted in the lead-up to race day. A mid-field start in the Heat Race saw BAMBAM steadily make his way through the pack, making a series of commanding passes that would earn the number 51 a third-place finish by race's end. In the premier class Main Event, Barcia launched out of the gates to take the lead on the opening lap, only for it to come unraveled right after the finish line jump. Salvaging positions from there after remouting in last position, Barcia would claim a hard-fought 14th-place finish and valuable points toward his championship tally. Justin Barcia: "Challenging day today! I hurt my finger pretty bad on Thursday, so I was lucky to be out here riding. Qualified 11th and then in the Heat Race we got third, which considering the circumstances was pretty good. Main Event, I launched out of the gate for a great start and then had a small issue with my rear brake there, which I managed for the rest of the race. Bummer deal, but we’ll try again next weekend at my hometown race in New Jersey.” Next Race: April 19 – East Rutherford, New Jersey Results 450SX Class – Philadelphia 1. Chase Sexton (KTM) 2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha) 3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki) 4. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna) 8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM) 14. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing) Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 13 of 17 rounds 1. Cooper Webb, 278 points 2. Chase Sexton, 266 3. Ken Roczen, 240 4. Malcolm Stewart, 204 6. Aaron Plessinger, 184 7. Justin Barcia, 181
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