My son just finished his first race video!

KazMan · July 7th, 2012, 08:17 AM

My son Zack has been helping me with the GoPro's for several races now and has been asking if he could work with my editing software of which I said yes of course.

Well despite working two jobs and helping me at the track, his determination had him working on this video in his spare time and this week he was happy to tell me that he finished his video

I really like the song too!

So I share with you all, Zack's first race video!

(if you have a facebook account, perhaps you could view it on his page and gime him a "Like" and maybe he will be so jazzed he will do all my videos so I can practice my napping and show Ernie how it's really done!

)

Link to original page on Vimeo.

Hoodie Ninja · July 7th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Nice video!

EthioKnight · July 7th, 2012, 09:04 AM

props!

ai4px · July 7th, 2012, 09:16 AM

That's GREAT!

vman1313 · July 7th, 2012, 09:18 AM

Renner · July 7th, 2012, 09:22 AM

Great job! Love the video quality of those Go Pro...I have to get one!

NJ Ninjette · July 7th, 2012, 10:20 AM

csmith12 · July 7th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Cool stuff!

tooblekain · July 7th, 2012, 12:00 PM

very impressive edit

Dmented · July 7th, 2012, 02:20 PM

nice!

leed · July 8th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Good video! Great riding too!

Snake · July 8th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Awesome video.

KazMan · July 10th, 2012, 10:20 AM

Thanks everyone for the compliments. Showed him all the posts and he had a big ass

on his face and was really stoked!

racegunnr · July 10th, 2012, 11:15 AM

Nice!!!!

I feel your pain in having to "lift" your leg over the seat.....my son always gives me crap about not being able to throw my leg over the bike anymore, asked if maybe i should modify my wifes bicycle to use that at the track......smartass....

Kevin2109 · July 10th, 2012, 01:23 PM

God I love this song!!!

Great video, god I need to go again. Are you guys sponsored? Or just add the brands you use to the video?

Gurk · July 10th, 2012, 02:29 PM

damn you! now i can't wait for track again ><

and lemme borrow some of your skillz this weekend please?

KazMan · July 10th, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racegunnr

Nice!!!!

I feel your pain in having to "lift" your leg over the seat.....my son always gives me crap about not being able to throw my leg over the bike anymore, asked if maybe i should modify my wifes bicycle to use that at the track......smartass....

Yeah racegunnr, I feel your pain!

But at 50 years old, I can only fool some of the people some of the time, but not when getting on and off an R6 since I am only 5'6" and old and fat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

God I love this song!!!

Great video, god I need to go again. Are you guys sponsored? Or just add the brands you use to the video?

Hi Kevin. Yes we have sponsors and supporters and we try to maximize their exposure through our videos and promos to show our appreciation for their support.

Thanks for asking.

Kaz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

damn you! now i can't wait for track again ><

and lemme borrow some of your skillz this weekend please?

Glad to be of assistance to get you back to the track Gurk!

and skillz have been sent via FedEx overnight. It will be a small envelope

NikkitaNinja · July 11th, 2012, 12:25 AM

Nice video! sucks for the guy that laid his bike down in the dirt too.

KazMan · July 11th, 2012, 09:37 AM

Yeah crashing suxors!
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Kevin2109 · July 11th, 2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

Hi Kevin. Yes we have sponsors and supporters and we try to maximize their exposure through our videos and promos to show our appreciation for their support.

What steps did you guys take to get sponsors? Those are some really high profile companies you guys represent

KazMan · July 17th, 2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

What steps did you guys take to get sponsors? Those are some really high profile companies you guys represent

Kevin,
Having had a previous race career, I was not completely ignorant of the process but after 21 years away from racing, most of my contacts had retired or passed on.

However, I had fairly decent finishes my first year back and with the support of GoPro cameras, we were able to market ourselves very well via videos from each round.

I will say that a lot of thanks go to GoPro whom I contacted after purchasing several cameras. I presented an idea to them and they responded back saying this is how we can help. After several discussions, an agreement was made and the next race I made a video from the views of about 6 motorcycles!

Link to original page on Vimeo.

From there, it really has been a surprise to me about how fortunate I have been with obtaining either sponsorship or support.

I will tell you that being professional in appearance whether at the track or on a forum is critical. Showing the sponsor that you are not just taking product, but actively working to bring them more customers is helpful as the more they sell, the more they can support.

Also, taking the time to thank them at the end of the year is very important and probably very high up the list in regards to having them think positively about you for the following year. I personally made pictures and then framed them and delivered them to the sponsors during the holidays.

And of course, placing well only goes to help your cause for industry sponsors. But me being 50, old, a little overweight, and a top 10 rider, it's not the only thing.

Keep in mind that typically any sponsor wants exposure. They give you support, and it's your job to promote each and every chance you get (like in our videos

)

Hope this helps.

Eric Kondo
aka KazMan

July 7th, 2012, 08:17 AM	#1
KazMan ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 228	My son just finished his first race video! My son Zack has been helping me with the GoPro's for several races now and has been asking if he could work with my editing software of which I said yes of course. Well despite working two jobs and helping me at the track, his determination had him working on this video in his spare time and this week he was happy to tell me that he finished his video I really like the song too! So I share with you all, Zack's first race video! (if you have a facebook account, perhaps you could view it on his page and gime him a "Like" and maybe he will be so jazzed he will do all my videos so I can practice my napping and show Ernie how it's really done! ) Link to original page on Vimeo.

July 7th, 2012, 09:04 AM	#3
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	props! __________________________________________________ My Videos

July 7th, 2012, 09:16 AM	#4
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	That's GREAT! __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

July 7th, 2012, 09:18 AM	#5
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July 7th, 2012, 09:22 AM	#6
Renner Ignoring Jiggles Name: Joe Location: Des Plaines, IL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 Ninja 250R (Sold) Posts: 299	Great job! Love the video quality of those Go Pro...I have to get one! __________________________________________________ YouTube And Facebook http://www.youtube.com/RennerVlogs http://www.facebook.com/RennerVlogs

July 7th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#2
Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	Nice video!

July 7th, 2012, 10:20 AM	#7
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July 7th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#8
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July 7th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#9
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	very impressive edit

July 7th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#10
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	nice! __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

July 8th, 2012, 03:00 PM	#11
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Good video! Great riding too!

July 8th, 2012, 03:04 PM	#12
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Awesome video.

July 10th, 2012, 10:20 AM	#13
KazMan ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 228	Thanks everyone for the compliments. Showed him all the posts and he had a big ass on his face and was really stoked!

July 10th, 2012, 11:15 AM	#14
racegunnr ninjette.org member Name: shane Location: south dakota Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r race bike, 06 R6 race bike, 06 YZ450f Tard Posts: 122	Nice!!!! I feel your pain in having to "lift" your leg over the seat.....my son always gives me crap about not being able to throw my leg over the bike anymore, asked if maybe i should modify my wifes bicycle to use that at the track......smartass....

July 10th, 2012, 01:23 PM	#15
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	God I love this song!!! Great video, god I need to go again. Are you guys sponsored? Or just add the brands you use to the video? __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

July 10th, 2012, 02:29 PM	#16
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	damn you! now i can't wait for track again >< and lemme borrow some of your skillz this weekend please?

July 11th, 2012, 12:25 AM	#18
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Nice video! sucks for the guy that laid his bike down in the dirt too.

July 11th, 2012, 09:37 AM	#19
KazMan ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 228	Yeah crashing suxors! Posted via Mobile Device

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