Team Name: Autotrader.com/Monster Energy/JGRMX Suzuki

• Manufacturer – Suzuki
• Team Manager – Jeremy Albrecht
• Mechanic – Ben Schiermeyer

 

Turned Pro: 2009

Best Career Season Result: 4^th place in 2013

2017 Season Result: 17^th  

 

Racing Accolades:

• 2 career Monster Energy Supercross wins (450SX Class)
• 9 career Monster Energy Supercross podiums (450SX Class)
• 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Rookie of the Year
• 2012 Monster Energy Cup Champion
• Back-to-back Eastern Regional 250SX Class Champion in 2011 & 2012
• 11 career 250SX Class wins
• 3-time member of Team USA at the Motocross of Nations
• Named King of Bercy as overall winner of the 2013 Bercy Supercross in France

 

Lifestyle and General Interest Profile:

• Nicknamed “Bam Bam” for his aggressive nature on the racetrack, where he doesn’t shy away from contact in order to make a pass
• Is known to be one of the most outspoken and fun-loving riders in the sport with a flashy riding style, making him one of the most popular riders
• Has expanded his accolades internationally, winning several marquee races in Europe

 

2017 Season Recap:

After missing the first six rounds of the 2017 season due to a wrist injury, Barcia showed up to the round seven in Minneapolis still getting used to the new JGRMX Suzuki. “Bam Bam” entered 11 rounds and managed two 9^th place finishes for 17^th overall. He remains one of the most talented riders in the sport, capable of winning at any moment