Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia matched his season-best result of sixth place at Round 5 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida, with a calculated ride during a hard-fought night of competition displaying the experienced 450SX racer's capabilities.
- Justin Barcia raced to a season-high P6 score in Tampa
- Weekend defined as 'step in the right direction' for motivated 450SX contender
- BamBam currently sits ninth overall in the 450SX standings
Barcia's race day inside Raymond James Stadium began by piloting his GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition into 10th position during qualifying, with the dry, hard-packed circuit proving to be a technical challenge for riders and teams alike.
As the night show commenced, a mid-field start in the Heat Race followed by a series of quick passes saw 'BamBam' climb into fourth place, which is where he would remain to conclude the race, earning a strong gate selection for the premier class Main Event.
On a night that bit its fair share of riders, Barcia used his smarts to remain focused throughout the Main Event, logging consistent, fast laps that saw the number 51 equal his best finish of the year in sixth position by race's end, with he and the Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing Team making strides forward as the season progresses.
With his result, Barcia currently sits ninth place overall in the 450SX standings.
Justin Barcia: "Tampa was a step in the right direction and the day went much better. In the Heat Race we got off to a good start, before I got a bit tangled up in the first turn, so I made a push to make up positions. Later on, I got off to a pretty good start in the Main, the track was super-technical, and we had some good battles. I'm really hungry to get that podium and I know with how we're working we'll get there soon."
Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing teammate Casey Cochran – who was scheduled to contest the entire 250SX East series in 2025 – was absent from Round 1 of the Eastern Regional series while continuing to recover from his off-season injury.
Next Race: February 15 – Detroit, Michigan
Results 450SX Class – Tampa
1. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
2. Cooper Webb (Yamaha)
3. Jason Anderson (Kawasaki)
5. Chase Sexton (KTM)
6. Justin Barcia (Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing)
8. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
Standings 450SX Class 2025 after 5 of 17 rounds
1. Chase Sexton, 101 points
2. Cooper Webb, 96
3. Jason Anderson, 84
6. Malcolm Stewart, 77
9. Justin Barcia, 68
13. Aaron Plessinger, 13