"The Heart of Motocross" now online...

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moto67e 9/30/2011 7:23pm
9/30/2011 7:23pm
E-man811 wrote:
I can't be the only dad that cried watching that.
Or son that cried. it reminded me of going to the races with my Dad and the sacrifices he made to do it.

Great job guys.
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umagumadog 9/30/2011 8:16pm
9/30/2011 8:16pm
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
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AZ35 9/30/2011 8:41pm
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umagumadog wrote:
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a...
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
Excellent example!

This video should be mandatory viewing for anyone who says they do not "understand" the sport.

Not sure if they have "Oscar" awards for documentary videos, but if they do this one should be submitted for consideration. It deserves some recognition, amazing job!!!

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miikex2 9/30/2011 9:07pm
9/30/2011 9:07pm
Incredible video, Great job.
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RickRolled 9/30/2011 9:26pm
9/30/2011 9:26pm Edited Date/Time 9/30/2011 9:28pm
umagumadog wrote:
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a...
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
Hats off to the Owens family, seemed to be salt of the earth with the best attitude out of the bunch. Watching that young man continue pushing that bike back while his father was yelling for him to stop, gave me an overwhelming sense of respect for him.

How many kids in that position (frustrated, heart broken) would have shit on their old man for NOT (edit) having them on a bike with $5k tied up in a fresh race motor? I might have at that age. What a great kid and great family.

Goes to show you don't have to have a $250k pusher, a trainer, mechanic and $50k in bikes to enjoy this sport for the sport.

Adamitis's style is evolving, in a very good way. Thanks for posting.
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Cigaro 9/30/2011 9:53pm
9/30/2011 9:53pm
Excellent video! One of Troy's best....Smile
BigDaddyG 9/30/2011 9:55pm
9/30/2011 9:55pm
That video was amazing. Very real emotions and they have a very unique way of caputiring the moment. My only gripe is that it should have been 2 hours and not 30 minutes, lol.

Very well done.
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jmc2 9/30/2011 10:49pm
9/30/2011 10:49pm
Great points and comments posted and fantastic video...
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JB 19 9/30/2011 11:14pm
9/30/2011 11:14pm
Times have changed and its been since the late 90's that I was there, but I still don't see the necessity of having 4 bikes and a $200,000 motor home. I think some people just like to blow money for the sake of buying cool stuff.

Awsome show though........defines everything I went through as a kid traveling with my mom and dad and our dogs to the races.
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greg30 9/30/2011 11:31pm
9/30/2011 11:31pm
Great vid, really enjoyed it, would have liked to see more about the Owens family and their story to get to loretta's.
aaryn #234 9/30/2011 11:47pm
9/30/2011 11:47pm
That movie was unreal, the Heart of MX is the perfect name, watching a father help his son fulfill a dream is just brilliant, think most of us can relate to that fact, It is not about winning national championships, but getting to the line to do what we love to do, RACE (well at least circulate Smile )
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jndmx 10/1/2011 1:56am
10/1/2011 1:56am
umagumadog wrote:
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a...
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
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DC41 10/1/2011 2:00am
10/1/2011 2:00am
Great job, amazing to watch..
scott_nz 10/1/2011 3:09am
10/1/2011 3:09am
umagumadog wrote:
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a...
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
i agree, that is the best line, i think that was an awesome vid, showed not only the top guys, but also the passion of the guy that has the dream to be there, and did everything to get there, his old man did everything he could for him, and there is nothing more a son can ask for,
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Shawn142 10/1/2011 4:47am
10/1/2011 4:47am
That place is serious business with the same story played out for almost every family. Terrifying and exciting to have so much wrapped up into a single race. The one thing the video reminded me of is from the time you get to staging until the gate drops not a single person smiles or laughs.
motokiwi 10/1/2011 7:55am
10/1/2011 7:55am
Loving the "On any sunday?" vibe...!!! Next Level, great work guys!
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fader418 10/1/2011 8:13am
10/1/2011 8:13am
Awesome video! I just wish it was about 10 hours long!

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shanhard 10/1/2011 8:36am
10/1/2011 8:36am
Brilliant!
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Racer111 10/1/2011 9:54am
10/1/2011 9:54am
DC wrote:
A couple of weeks back some folks here were asking about Troy Adamitis' excellent TV show "The Heart of Motocross," which aired on FUEL TV. We...
A couple of weeks back some folks here were asking about Troy Adamitis' excellent TV show "The Heart of Motocross," which aired on FUEL TV. We now have clearance to post it online for your viewing pleasure. Please check it out:

http://www.racertvonline.com/

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The way Kawasaki went out of their way to help that guy in the end is what it's all about! Makes me want to ride nothing but green!! Awesome!!
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baja 10/1/2011 10:54am
10/1/2011 10:54am
wow !!
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lumpy790 10/1/2011 6:17pm
10/1/2011 6:17pm
umagumadog wrote:
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a...
"It's not all about being able to go pro, it's not all about getting paid to do this to make a living at it, there's a certain honor to go to the line. We'll take that."

Best line in the whole video.
And that is why there are C classes at Lorettas.
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jwhitemx15 10/1/2011 7:11pm
10/1/2011 7:11pm
E-man811 wrote:
I can't be the only dad that cried watching that.
lucero10x wrote:
nope.
Huckster wrote:
X2...if you have a child how could you not......
X3

Awesome video!!! We'll give it a run next year!
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Hank_Thrill 10/1/2011 8:12pm
10/1/2011 8:12pm Edited Date/Time 10/1/2011 8:18pm
Phenomenal. One of the best motocross pieces I have ever watched.

Kudos to Kawi for helping that Ryan kid out, and every other good deed that goes on there unnoticed.
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tblazier 10/3/2011 7:48am
10/3/2011 7:48am
That thing actually choked me up. Great Video.
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rg4 10/3/2011 8:07am
10/3/2011 8:07am
My 50+yr old dad, who is not the emotional type, saw it and said he became sentimental when he saw the ways families are bonded together through our sport.

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