Houston Supercross Photos

AmateurMX

Had a blast last weekend at the Houston SX. One of our advertisers flew the whole family down in a private jet. It's definitely the only way to travel...LOL

Driving to the Atlanta Supercross this weekend. That will be fun too.

Anyway, here are some pics I shot at Houston. Hope you like 'em.

beetle8

the first five or six look great!
for some reason I'm having trouble getting past this one.


Probably just a glitch in my male brain

Seriously though, kick butt shots!

AmateurMX

beetle8 wrote:

the first five or six look great!
for some reason I'm having trouble getting past this one.


Probably just a glitch in my male brain

Seriously though, kick butt shots!

Tango

wow these are super!

im in envy.....great photo opt!

lukaitis photo

Chris-

Good to see you on here. We need to get more motocross photographers on here.

Scott
www.lukaitisphoto.com
www.scottlukaitisphotography.com

2whlrcr

I take pictures of moto events, but I'm not in the same league as you professionals. (I'd like to pull that girl's chain) Too bad she's probably younger than my daughter.:D

Matt336

Great shots! I was confirmed for a press pass for my local paper, for the Minneapolis SX. I cannot wait to go!

One question though,

Do they provide the media vests or is this something I need to purchase?

AmateurMX

Hi Scott! I didn't know you were hanging out here too. Cool!

Matt336 wrote:

Great shots! I was confirmed for a press pass for my local paper, for the Minneapolis SX. I cannot wait to go!

One question though,

Do they provide the media vests or is this something I need to purchase?

Matt, that depends on what kind of credential you requested. If you requested a "Press" credential, you will just be granted access to the press box. If you requested a "Photo" credential then you will most likely get field access and a photo vest. You don't have to pay for the vest, but you do have to give it back at the end of the night.

If you did request the wrong pass, just e-mail Denny back to straighten it up. He'll be cool about it, especially for Minneappolis—they don't get as many credential requests for that race as they do for others.

Chris

Matt336

I believe I will be granted a photo pass as my editor and I both requested floor access for some photographs. Thanks for the heads up. It's nice being able to ask questions of a veteran.

AmateurMX

Matt336 wrote:

I believe I will be granted a photo pass as my editor and I both requested floor access for some photographs. Thanks for the heads up. It's nice being able to ask questions of a veteran.

Awesome, you're hooked up then. You're gonna dig shooting supercross from the floor. When you go to pick up you're credential they will give you a track map that shows where you're allowed to go. Make sure you obey that map, as they will kick you out if you shoot from the banned areas.

A word of caution...shooting supercross from the floor will spoil you. You'll never be able to watch from the stands again.

Have a good time and always keep your eye on the action around you. Even though they are pro's, they can get out of shape in a hurry. Always leave yourself an escape route.

Chris

Matt336

Thats the kind of stuff I like to hear. I'll be sure to post my photos after the event.

amadeus

wow. by far the best motorcycle racing pictures ever posted here on DGrin. very cool stuff. you clearly understand the racing dynamic.

Matt336

AmateurMX wrote:

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Did you pick up your pass at will call or was it mailed to you?
Matt

AmateurMX

Matt336 wrote:

Did you pick up your pass at will call or was it mailed to you?
Matt

They will not send your pass to you. They have a trailer they pull around to every race. They usually park it right in front of the main gate of the stadium and put a little sign on it "Press Will Call." You can't miss it.

Chris

AmateurMX

amadeus wrote:

wow. by far the best motorcycle racing pictures ever posted here on DGrin. very cool stuff. you clearly understand the racing dynamic.

Hey, thanks. That's one of my favorites from Houston too. Glad you like it.

beetle8

I think I saw this race the other night on speed. I don't really have any idea whether or nat it was the same race...but it was definately the same girl.

AmateurMX

beetle8 wrote:

I think I saw this race the other night on speed. I don't really have any idea whether or nat it was the same race...but it was definately the same girl.

It might have been. The whole Supercross series is running on Speed, usually the Sunday after the race, then repeated during the week. Some of the rounds are also airing on CBS.

cmkultradome

I'm really not into motorcross but my 60 yr old female co-worker and I are sitting here in awe looking at these pictures!! They actually want to make me go see it. Thanks

Stephanie