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BARCIA GOING PRIVATEER (FOR NOW)
J
ustin Barcia says he plans
to compete in next month's
Monster Energy Cup in Las
Vegas as a privateer. He an-
nounced his intentions via
Instagram.
Barcia began his first two
years as a pro on the factory
Honda Team and the next three
years at JGR, riding Yamahas
and Suzukis, but he will contest
the MEC race on a privateer
Honda. "Details are still getting
worked out."
However, Barcia also said,
"…I have an option or two that I
will be looking into for 2018." CN
WEIMER INJURED
M
otoConcepts Racing (MCR) rider Jake
Weimer suffered multiple injuries following a
crash that occurred Friday, September 15, while
practicing at Milestone MX Park in California for
the upcoming supercross season.
Weimer's injuries consist of a collapsed lung
and a bruised lung, a broken rib, a fractured
elbow, a broken scapula along with a small bone
break in his right hand. While initial recovery was
uncertain and not favorable, doctors have indi-
cated a recovery prognosis of 6-8 weeks, allowing
Weimer the opportunity to return to riding in late
2017 with the potential of racing as early as Janu-
ary, 2018.
"Our group is saddened for Jake's situation
as he was really gelling with the bike which was
resulting in significant improvement in his speed,"
said MCR Team Manager Tony Alessi. "I'm re-
lieved the injuries weren't more severe and I'm op-
timistic we'll see Jake back on the bike soon. All
of us at MCR are saddened by this turn of events
and are committed to providing the necessary
support to get Jake ready to compete in 2018." CN
Justin Barcia says he plans to ride a privateer Honda
at the Monster Energy Cup.
Jake Weimer suffered numerous injuries in a crash while
practicing in California. The MCR Team rider hopes to still
make the opening round of the 2018 Supercross Series.
