Honda man Barcia takes Team USA to podium success at Motocross of Nations
 Dungey. It was really difficult because I can’t get on with the bike so well, and with the sharp bumps I couldn’t hold on with my thumb. Dungey crashed and that handed me sixth, which was good. After that race Team Russia was fifth, which was great, so I was looking forward to putting on a good show in the last race. I got a great start into third, but then I made a mistake. The track was so rough and it was difficult not to crash, but as I hit a big bump with a hole I went down. I was catching Max Nagl when I got going again, but then after a few laps I had another big crash because I was trying to go quicker and get over the big holes, so I ended up going down hard. I hit my head and felt dizzy so I had to pull in, but we finished seventh, which was quite special. I am really happy this year is over, as it’s been so tough with injuries. The team worked so hard and stayed positive, so I am happy for that support. I also want to thank everyone who helps the team, all of the sponsors, the Japanese from Honda, Showa and Honda Europe, as it’s been a tough year for everybody. Now we are looking forward and we want to forget about this year to concentrate on 2013.”</p>
<p>Rui Gonçalves #31 – Team Portugal: 11th overall<br />
“It was definitely a tough weekend and it was so difficult to come here with the injuries. I couldn’t prepare properly, in fact we weren’t even sure if I’d ride. I am happy to represent my country, but it was difficult as I had a lot of pain in the first moto. I rode tight and got arm pump, but I’ve had a long time off the bike, so there wasn’t much I could do. In the second race I had to dig deep, as my shoulder and neck were sore, although I finished both races, which I am happy with. We are happy to finish in a good position as Team Portugal and it’s been a long season with many tough things, but I’m still here even if sometimes it was really hard to dig deep with all the injures. I think 2012 was one of the toughest years of my career. Things were difficult at some stages, but I never gave up and we worked with what I had. Now it’s time to re cover, get things sorted and regroup for the future while thinking about all the positive things I did and the negative things to work on. I want to thank the team; everyone that was there for me and supported me throughout all the difficult moments. I want to thank my family, because without them it wouldn’t be possible, and I want to thank my mechanic who was always there. Everyone was a part of this and never lost faith in being behind me, so for that I am grateful. We had some great moments, and I can’t thank them enough.”</p>
<p>Makoto Ogata #37 – Team Japan: 26th overall<br />
“It has been a good experience for me to race here, but in the B-Final I had a big crash, in which I have hurt my shoulder and back. I am disappointed we didn’t make the main races, but the track was very tough like nothing we have in Japan. I hope to be selected for the future so I can come and race for my country again. Thanks to the Honda World Motocross team for their help, and now I go back to Japan for a Japanese championship race next week.”</p>
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