Atlanta#2 250 LCQ War

deadking
Edited Date/Time 3/4/2015 1:56pm
Didn't get to watch the race last night due to not having Fox Sports 2 and know that Ryan Zimmer had a great battle for the bubble spot in the 250 LCQ.

Does anyone have a link for it?

Thankx in advance - GO Blue Buffalo!
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Cant help ya with a link (yet) but he got a ton of coverage! The logos on the SRP skinz really stood out too.
deadking 3/1/2015 4:43pm
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Cant help ya with a link (yet) but he got a ton of coverage! The logos on the SRP skinz really stood out too.
Thanks a lot OCScottie...that's what I hear. Wish I could see itSmile Hopefully someone can throw me one.
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They got some real good close up footage of that battle. You could clearly see the Blue Buffalo logos. My dog even noticed, got all excited and went straight to her dish.Silly
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Ebs 3/1/2015 7:26pm
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Is he the full-time student going to race arenacross dude they were talking about?

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Is he the full-time student going to race arenacross dude they were talking about?
I believe you are referring to Josh Cartwright....full time at Florida State.
deadking 3/2/2015 5:32am
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Scrubadub wrote:
They got some real good close up footage of that battle. You could clearly see the Blue Buffalo logos. My dog even noticed, got all excited...
They got some real good close up footage of that battle. You could clearly see the Blue Buffalo logos. My dog even noticed, got all excited and went straight to her dish.Silly
that's the whole premise of our program, Scrubadub. That's so kool to hear. Just pisses me off that I couldn't watch it and now can't find any footage of it online. Amazing how that worksSmile Please make sure to stop by our pits at your next Supercross to get your dog something to put in her dish!! GO BLUE Buffalo.
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Zimmer was so close to making the main, the bike got a ton of coverage in the battle for the bubble, you could seriously see that thing a mile away!! Keep up the hard work you guys are almost there, I hope he is not bummed he didn't make it, you could plainly see he was trying like hell to get it and didn't leave anything on the table !!!
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What I can say is that I watched on one of the crappy pirate links where you could tell bike color, but it wasn't clear enough to really read the numbers or names on the ticker very well.

I missed the start of the LCQ, when I looked up from my crying 3 year old I knew instantly it was Zimmer up front because how much his bike stood out even though it was too blurry to read the logos. I bet it looked like a rolling freeway billboard on the real HD stream.

The more I see him, the more I get use to the speedway looking front plate set up also. You guys have done well!
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that's the whole premise of our program, Scrubadub. That's so kool to hear. Just pisses me off that I couldn't watch it and now can't find...
that's the whole premise of our program, Scrubadub. That's so kool to hear. Just pisses me off that I couldn't watch it and now can't find any footage of it online. Amazing how that worksSmile Please make sure to stop by our pits at your next Supercross to get your dog something to put in her dish!! GO BLUE Buffalo.
It has been archived on Livestream.com
Just use the Hola extension so the site thinks you're in the UK, Germany or Brazil.
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Scrubadub wrote:
They got some real good close up footage of that battle. You could clearly see the Blue Buffalo logos. My dog even noticed, got all excited...
They got some real good close up footage of that battle. You could clearly see the Blue Buffalo logos. My dog even noticed, got all excited and went straight to her dish.Silly
deadking wrote:
that's the whole premise of our program, Scrubadub. That's so kool to hear. Just pisses me off that I couldn't watch it and now can't find...
that's the whole premise of our program, Scrubadub. That's so kool to hear. Just pisses me off that I couldn't watch it and now can't find any footage of it online. Amazing how that worksSmile Please make sure to stop by our pits at your next Supercross to get your dog something to put in her dish!! GO BLUE Buffalo.


That would make a Pretty sweet commercial for Blue Buffalo. Dude sits down with his dog on the couch to watch supercross. Blue Buffalo Bike crosses finish line first. Dude looks over at dog as dog is sitting there with a Blue Buffalo labled dog dish in its mouth just waiting for a refill.
Hey... come to think of it, the plastic SRP Skinz uses is pretty tough and would be perfect for making dog dishes and feeders. I would totally buy a SRP/ Blue Buffalo dish for the pooch.

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Ryan was pretty bummed but he is making progress and looking forward to Daytona. I must say the fans have been great and we are very excited about our teams future. Dallas we were the weird and different ones and at Atlanta I had 6 different people say we had the best looking bike in the pits. We have a great bunch of people behind us an look forward to our future.
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I've always wondered why more teams don't do that to their bikes. I think it's ugly but definitely gives your sponsors some readable real estate.
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I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the table. By the way, I can't really tell from the picture, but the picture kind of looks like the pipe is wrapped? Is it? If so, is it done to protect the plastic from heat or what?
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rallendude 3/2/2015 10:35am
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The bike stands out a lot more in person, either in the pits or on the track, than on TV. It's a brilliant concept. I don't see me putting those plastics on my bike but good luck to all involved with Zimmer. He's got the speed.
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hvaughn88 wrote:
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the...
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the table. By the way, I can't really tell from the picture, but the picture kind of looks like the pipe is wrapped? Is it? If so, is it done to protect the plastic from heat or what?
Yes. that plastic would literally melt off before the end of a heat race lol.
deadking 3/2/2015 11:02am
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I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the...
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the table. By the way, I can't really tell from the picture, but the picture kind of looks like the pipe is wrapped? Is it? If so, is it done to protect the plastic from heat or what?
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Yes. that plastic would literally melt off before the end of a heat race lol.
has never happened in their 20 year history. Merely precautionary. Don't be surprised to see many different upgrades, technical changes, bike look/themes throughout the year. Always with Yamaha's pre-approval, we are one of the few corporate teams that are free to experiment with all this throughout 2015 with constant testing and Title Sponsor logo placement/visibility. For what we're trying to do, this is a crazy exciting time in the history of our sport to be a player. Your feedback: positive or negative (as long as we can do something with it) is crucial. We're listening and will always be working towards better. THNX
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hvaughn88 wrote:
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the...
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the table. By the way, I can't really tell from the picture, but the picture kind of looks like the pipe is wrapped? Is it? If so, is it done to protect the plastic from heat or what?
mxtryon231 wrote:
Yes. that plastic would literally melt off before the end of a heat race lol.
Actually that is header wrap and no the plastic would not melt off by the end of a heat race. We put it on for sound and to keep additional heat from going into the engine compartment. For SX heat is not a problem at all but we got funded a little late and the weather has not been good at all, we are having to test a lot at the races. The skins are actually vented very well but we know with 30 min plus 2 laps in the summer heat we need to be prepared. Thanks for asking.
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I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the...
I actually don't mind the look. It's not my favorite, but I would be ok with teams doing it if it brought more sponsors to the table. By the way, I can't really tell from the picture, but the picture kind of looks like the pipe is wrapped? Is it? If so, is it done to protect the plastic from heat or what?
mxtryon231 wrote:
Yes. that plastic would literally melt off before the end of a heat race lol.
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has never happened in their 20 year history. Merely precautionary. Don't be surprised to see many different upgrades, technical changes, bike look/themes throughout the year. Always...
has never happened in their 20 year history. Merely precautionary. Don't be surprised to see many different upgrades, technical changes, bike look/themes throughout the year. Always with Yamaha's pre-approval, we are one of the few corporate teams that are free to experiment with all this throughout 2015 with constant testing and Title Sponsor logo placement/visibility. For what we're trying to do, this is a crazy exciting time in the history of our sport to be a player. Your feedback: positive or negative (as long as we can do something with it) is crucial. We're listening and will always be working towards better. THNX
I think the theme ya'll had this weekend was awesome. The front number plate doesn't bother me either, but I think the hand guards might be a little much and give a bulky appearance. That being said, it's probably one of the more valuable areas (or at least would be for me) since the remaining real estate on the bike is so easily covered up by the rider when he's moving around on the bike during the race.

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Does the front numberplate/handguard cause aerodynamic drag? haha that thing is just..... ugh
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deadking wrote:
Didn't get to watch the race last night due to not having Fox Sports 2 and know that Ryan Zimmer had a great battle for the...
Didn't get to watch the race last night due to not having Fox Sports 2 and know that Ryan Zimmer had a great battle for the bubble spot in the 250 LCQ.

Does anyone have a link for it?

Thankx in advance - GO Blue Buffalo!
Check the comments in your profile, i posted a link to the race Cool
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deadking 3/2/2015 3:50pm
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deadking wrote:
Didn't get to watch the race last night due to not having Fox Sports 2 and know that Ryan Zimmer had a great battle for the...
Didn't get to watch the race last night due to not having Fox Sports 2 and know that Ryan Zimmer had a great battle for the bubble spot in the 250 LCQ.

Does anyone have a link for it?

Thankx in advance - GO Blue Buffalo!
ocscottie wrote:
Check the comments in your profile, i posted a link to the race Cool
yyyyyyahh ocscottie!!! Came through BIG! Thank you so much for your efforts man. To help start a team from scratch where 1 year ago today, we had nothing goin on, this is so rad to actually see it in the war. It looks like 'The Lone Wolf" Ryan Zimmer would've made it if he'd been able to clear the finish double going into the white flag. So effin kool to watch and you could surely see that BLUE Buffalo Shield (diamond). Please stop by for some bags of BLUE at the your next SX and introduce yourself. Thankx again.

Keep up with us at: www.srpinternational.com & www.visiblemoto.blogspot.com
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I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki? Seems like history is on my side when I say that the standard plastic has had plenty of room for advertising, and doesn't make the bike look like a blob of plastic. I feel like Blue Buffalo is getting more recognition for sponsoring such a strange concept, not because it has huge logos on the side of a bike. If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team.
deadking 3/2/2015 5:13pm
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I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki...
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki? Seems like history is on my side when I say that the standard plastic has had plenty of room for advertising, and doesn't make the bike look like a blob of plastic. I feel like Blue Buffalo is getting more recognition for sponsoring such a strange concept, not because it has huge logos on the side of a bike. If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team.
"If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team."

........now you get itSmile This isn't about our team or BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha, or Ryan Zimmer.......it's about (BIG picture) larger advertising space for more corporate sponsor logo visibility (business marketing 101) and putting it on the fast, starving privateers....so they can get to the next race or pay more bills or, you call it. We want every team to run them whether riding for us or not in the effort to bring more $ into this incredible sport that I actually died for in '96 as a Zimmer, a real privateer. This program is still far ahead of its time and the craziest part is......Slater Skins, BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, and the Zimmer crew are the only one's willing to even try. This is incredibly exciting man no matter what anybody says. The future started this year! Smile

........it's working - GO BLUE Buffalo!
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Jim Lahey wrote:
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki...
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki? Seems like history is on my side when I say that the standard plastic has had plenty of room for advertising, and doesn't make the bike look like a blob of plastic. I feel like Blue Buffalo is getting more recognition for sponsoring such a strange concept, not because it has huge logos on the side of a bike. If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team.
The problem, under that premise, is the exposure is limited to only the big players that can afford to purchase huge signage, like a Monster or Toyota. Which means the smaller privateer teams with small budgets don't have much to offer to mid-cap advertisers that might otherwise find a fertile audience.

In auto racing, sponsor $$, beyond the title sponsor of the team (usually), are sold per the square inch of body, adjusted for which panel the logo appears on.
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The problem, under that premise, is the exposure is limited to only the big players that can afford to purchase huge signage, like a Monster or...
The problem, under that premise, is the exposure is limited to only the big players that can afford to purchase huge signage, like a Monster or Toyota. Which means the smaller privateer teams with small budgets don't have much to offer to mid-cap advertisers that might otherwise find a fertile audience.

In auto racing, sponsor $$, beyond the title sponsor of the team (usually), are sold per the square inch of body, adjusted for which panel the logo appears on.
You get it kemosabe. Thank you for saying it better than I could have.

GuyB-Thanks for the killer photo and oscottie thank you for your help.

Appreciate the amount of support in this thread from so many of you.

As deadking and ncproaction can attest to launching the team in Dallas was one of those
experiences in life you don't forget. John Slater's lady Chris eloquently described what it was like for her to see all of the pieces come together and also meet all of the people whose names she'd been hearing for months. My description is what the team pulled off just to show up at Dallas was akin to changing a flat tire at 70.

John gave a nice little speech at dinner after Dallas. For me it was pretty moving in view of how many years he's been busting his hump and the fact that evening was the culmination of his work and dreams. Saturday night's LCQ and some of the comments in this thread validate John Slater's vision.

John called me late today after a day of testing at a killer track on 600 acres. Ryan put in some long motos and John even rode some. Ride on and right on.
SlowOldGuy 3/3/2015 11:31am
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Jim Lahey wrote:
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki...
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki? Seems like history is on my side when I say that the standard plastic has had plenty of room for advertising, and doesn't make the bike look like a blob of plastic. I feel like Blue Buffalo is getting more recognition for sponsoring such a strange concept, not because it has huge logos on the side of a bike. If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team.
deadking wrote:
"If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team." ........now you get...
"If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team."

........now you get itSmile This isn't about our team or BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha, or Ryan Zimmer.......it's about (BIG picture) larger advertising space for more corporate sponsor logo visibility (business marketing 101) and putting it on the fast, starving privateers....so they can get to the next race or pay more bills or, you call it. We want every team to run them whether riding for us or not in the effort to bring more $ into this incredible sport that I actually died for in '96 as a Zimmer, a real privateer. This program is still far ahead of its time and the craziest part is......Slater Skins, BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, and the Zimmer crew are the only one's willing to even try. This is incredibly exciting man no matter what anybody says. The future started this year! Smile

........it's working - GO BLUE Buffalo!
We were gonna try! Only a torn ACL kept another rider from running the Slater Skins! Maybe next year.
deadking 3/3/2015 12:15pm
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Jim Lahey wrote:
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki...
I get the concept behind them, but is there really a problem with advertising to begin with? Do people not know that Monster Energy sponsors Kawasaki? Seems like history is on my side when I say that the standard plastic has had plenty of room for advertising, and doesn't make the bike look like a blob of plastic. I feel like Blue Buffalo is getting more recognition for sponsoring such a strange concept, not because it has huge logos on the side of a bike. If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team.
deadking wrote:
"If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team." ........now you get...
"If every bike had these skins on them, it wouldnt be such a novelty, and people would still know who sponsors which team."

........now you get itSmile This isn't about our team or BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha, or Ryan Zimmer.......it's about (BIG picture) larger advertising space for more corporate sponsor logo visibility (business marketing 101) and putting it on the fast, starving privateers....so they can get to the next race or pay more bills or, you call it. We want every team to run them whether riding for us or not in the effort to bring more $ into this incredible sport that I actually died for in '96 as a Zimmer, a real privateer. This program is still far ahead of its time and the craziest part is......Slater Skins, BLUE Buffalo, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, and the Zimmer crew are the only one's willing to even try. This is incredibly exciting man no matter what anybody says. The future started this year! Smile

........it's working - GO BLUE Buffalo!
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We were gonna try! Only a torn ACL kept another rider from running the Slater Skins! Maybe next year.
Matt Burkeen #820! Heal well. We're ready when you areSmile

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