A hard-fought top 10 result saw Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing and Justin Barcia complete Anaheim 2 with a solid haul of points today, marking Round 3 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship.
Justin Barcia races to 10th position at Anaheim 2
Bam Bam holds down ninth in the 450SX standings
Ryder DiFrancesco sat out the round after a mid-week crash
Onboard the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition, Bam Bam posted the ninth-fastest lap-time within Angel Stadium during qualifying. In his Heat Race, Barcia was able to work his way from outside the top 10 into P7 before the checkered flag fell.
Come the Main Event and with rain falling to make for technical track conditions, the 32-year-old found himself buried mid-pack exiting the first turn, but he was able to make enough passes on a slick surface to finish with a well-earned result in 10th position. After four rounds, Bam Bam sits ninth in the standings.
Justin Barcia: "I came into A2 feeling strong on the bike, but I struggled with my flow in my Heat Race and got a bit tight. I thought we’d worked it out for the Main Event, but unfortunately, I got mixed up at the beginning then rode extremely tight the whole race. It was a disappointing night, because I didn’t perform the way I wanted to or ride the way I should, so we’ll regroup for Phoenix! I’m a good sprinter, so I’m looking forward to the Triple Crown format."
After two impressive top-five results at the opening two rounds with Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing, 250SX West contender Ryder DiFrancesco sat out Anaheim 2 as a result of a practice crash on Thursday.
Next Race: February 1 – Glendale, Arizona
Results 450SX Class – Anaheim 2
1. Jett Lawrence (Honda)
2. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
3. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki)
4. Chase Sexton (KTM)
9. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
10. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing)
22. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 3 of 17 rounds
1. Ken Roczen, 62 points
2. Chase Sexton, 59
3. Jett Lawrence, 57
9. Justin Barcia, 42
10. Malcolm Stewart, 40
19. Aaron Plessinger, 13
Standings 250SX West Class 2025 after 3 of 10 rounds
1. Julien Beaumer, 69 points
2. Haiden Deegan, 62
3. Jordon Smith, 60
8. Ryder DiFrancesco (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing), 35