For this short film we wanted to put the spotlight on a different side of the sport. The feeling leading up to a race; the anxiety, the stress, and all of the preparation that goes into it.
It’s easy to appreciate the dreams and ambition of an amateur motocross racer, but at what cost do they chase those dreams? There’s an unselfish nature within these families as well, sacrificing everything to help a child fulfill his or her dream, and the blood, sweat and tears shed along the way. The emotions of joy and defeat, the highs and lows and everything racing a dirtbike could ever throw at them. Knowing the entire story and not just the results on the track is a powerful realization.
It is presumptuous at best to judge a rider’s character or heart knowing only what happens on the weekends. 100 riders fall short for every one who makes it to the pinnacle of our sport, and success or failure shows no prejudice or leniency either way. The sobering reality is that the same sacrifices and dues are paid regardless of what the final outcome is. The path these kids take is replete with cautionary tales and broken dreams, and we admire their unbending will and determination to stay the course.
Directed By: Avery Rost
Featuring: Blake Hansen
Produced By: Meraki Digital Cinema
DP: Avery Rost