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Cycle News 2014 Issue 07 February 19 2014

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SUPERCROSS MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES ROUND 7/FEBRUARY 15, 2014 COWBOYS STADIUM/ARLINGTON, TEXAS P44 Barcia got out of the gate in third, the Team Muscle Milk Hon- da rider holding the position until Brayton went by on lap three. "I got off to a really good start, I think I started in fourth or so, and I passed into third at one point, but I just made a mistake on lap 12 I think," said Brayton. "I went off the track after the finish and messed up a whole section and three guys got by me at once, that's how close we are." When Brayton went off the track, that allowed Barcia back into third, where he stayed for the rest of the race. "I definitely rode a little tight, I wish I could have ridden the main the same way I rode my heat, but I'm back on the podium and I'm happy with that," said Barcia. "The track suited me pretty good. It was pretty slick but we made a lot of changes to the bike this week and I think that helped a lot. It was super slippery out there. It was almost like Anaheim except you had a few ruts and no rocks, which was nice. But it was very slippery and everyone was do- ing the same stuff, so it was just about putting in solid laps." "This gives me momentum for sure," added Barcia. "It's been a struggle for me this year, but I

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