My Alessi crash photo in the new Racer X

Adam934MX
Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 2:52pm

If you haven't seen the video of this crash, check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSr4tVYgwBk

My goal after I began with my photography a few years ago was to shoot a national on track. After some complications, thanks to Davey Coombs I finally obtained credentials and shot my first race inside the fences at Unadilla. My next goal that seamed unfeasible at the time was to get my work published in Racer X, and it finally happened. I'm so excited, this is practically a dream come true for me!





It's the December 09 issue, thanks for checking it out!
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BobbyM 10/22/2009 9:31pm
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good job.
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Factoryphoto 10/22/2009 9:36pm
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Good stuff man I saw you on TV avoiding getting drilled by his bike. Nice capture.
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swizcore 10/22/2009 9:52pm
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Congrats! When I saw that pic in the new issue, I instantly thought of you running off the track while watching online Smile . I thought you had a photo published in RX before though no?

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TeamGreen 10/22/2009 10:37pm
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Very nice "catch"!
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Rotax 10/22/2009 11:14pm
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Dreams that come true are cool. Congratulations!
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stizzle 10/22/2009 11:20pm
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Yeah I saw you run out of the way as well. I knew you snapped a couple good ones I was waiting to see what came of it. Nice work!
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GuyB 10/22/2009 11:53pm
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People and signage has been replaced by shoot and sprint. Wink
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straight^ 10/23/2009 12:19am
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Nice work man, that pic is much deserving of RacerX. As an amature photog I can understand how stoked you must be. F'in A+, now go do some drinkin!!
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v1rus99 10/23/2009 12:52am
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Thats is an awesome photo... It would be a good cover shot...
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Flatlander 10/23/2009 1:29am
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That really is a cool shot, nice one Adam.
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I find it amazing how that almost every time a pro crashes, he hangs on to the bars no matter what. Even if his body says there is no way you're gonna make this, he doesn't let go of those bars. Is it safer to just stay hanging on like that?

p.s Awesome shot, congrats!
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Shocker 10/23/2009 3:24am
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Well done... Congrats!
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A+ Adam!
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Adam shot the lights out at both Unadilla and Steel City; look for more in some upcoming issues. And he earned a full-time vest for 2010... Although I almost had a heart attack when I saw him almost get drilled when he made this photo -- Adam's still a minor, you know.

Shoot and sprint. Shoot and sprint!

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Jake-247 10/23/2009 5:47am
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Thats an awesome shot! 10/10 for sure!
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Justin314 10/23/2009 6:06am
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Nice shot as always! Congrats for getting it into Racer X, and keep up the good work.
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Cool

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Highsider 10/23/2009 6:22am
10/23/2009 6:22am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 2:54am
"Although I almost had a heart attack when I saw him almost get drilled when he made this photo -- Adam's still a minor, you know."
His parents had no idea he went to NY!Laughing
Mine never had a clue as to what I was up to....dirt bike are the devil's toys!DevilLaughing

I was on the other side of the track when that happened!
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russerbe 10/23/2009 6:35am
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Good job brother!! I was hoping you got the shot when I saw the race on TV. Congrats
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yzvet426 10/23/2009 6:39am
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congrats... nice work for sure
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Very cool shot
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agency399 10/23/2009 7:24am
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Haha I was standing there to when that happened. Nice Shot Adam!
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r2bomber 10/23/2009 9:35am
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Highsider wrote:
"Although I almost had a heart attack when I saw him almost get drilled when he made this photo -- Adam's still a minor, you know."...
"Although I almost had a heart attack when I saw him almost get drilled when he made this photo -- Adam's still a minor, you know."
His parents had no idea he went to NY!Laughing
Mine never had a clue as to what I was up to....dirt bike are the devil's toys!DevilLaughing

I was on the other side of the track when that happened!
Nope, Adam's dad (me) is his biggest supporter, sponsor and fan! Because he was a minor I was also given Press Credentials, "to keep an eye on him". Despite that sort of access being a dream, I choose to mostly watch Adam from behind the fence. He was always easy to spot; I just needed to look for the person in the tan vest running (I should say fast limping, since he tore his ACL riding this year) from one spot to the next.

Adam's skill's as a photographer make me extremely proud, However, as his dad what makes me the happiest is his level of maturity and the way he humbly handles himself with both his skills and the opportunity those skill's have provided him.

LOL, I relate, I was 16 when I convinced my parents that a YZ125D was a trail bike I could use to get to and from the farm fields. That same year, I forged a consent form and raced for the first time. This BTW ended 5 corners later with a concussion.
(Darn Premier helmet).

I want to thank everyone on this forum that encouraged Adam and Davey for giving the kid a shot.
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Highsider 10/23/2009 9:55am
10/23/2009 9:55am Edited Date/Time 10/23/2009 9:56am
Very cool reply, bomber!

Oh, and WELCOME to the board. I hope to see you post often!

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FreshTopEnd 10/23/2009 11:06am
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Good stuff! Congrats. It's a wonderful feeling.
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Bitchin!
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motogeezer 10/23/2009 1:29pm
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Nice job, and congrats!

Good thing you've got fast reflexes, Cox woulda been hit! Smile

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4mxonly 10/23/2009 4:59pm
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Very cool story bomber, congrats to Adam as well!
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Alpine91290 10/23/2009 5:44pm
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This is a sick shot! love it man keep it up we need more of these

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