JGRMX Suzuki
Justin Barcia
Jake Weimer will substitute for Justin Barcia starting this Saturday, Jan. 7 at the opening round of the 2017 Beast Energy AMA Supercross Championship till further notice. Barcia, who was desperate to debut on the Autotrader/Suzuki/JGRMX RM-Z450, experienced a wrist injury a few weeks ago any time a chain broke while practicing.
After seeing his doctors in Florida, it had been determined that the injury was a bone fracture of his lunate bone together with some ligament damage. While no surgery is necessary he will require many weeks off the motorcycle for proper recovery. Justin will attend this weekend’s event in Anaheim, Calif. in order to greet fans and support the particular team and its sponsors.
Weimer is a former 250SX West Champion, and a veteran in the 450SX Class where he offers amassed a career best second location, 12 top-five, 31 top-10 outcomes, and a King of Bercy name in 2012. Weimer also finished third overall in Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship competition in 2014.
“I am very familiar with the RM-Z450 bike having ridden for the RCH/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team last year and look forward to working with the people at JGR and Suzuki. I am excited about this opportunity and intend to make the most of it, ” said Weimer.
Because noted above, the opening circular of the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is this Sat., January. 7 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Weston Peick will race alongside Weimer in the 450SX Class, and Phillip Nicoletti may contest the 250SX West Class aboard his Suzuki RM-Z250. FS1 will broadcast the entire event live starting at 9: 30 p. m. ET.