Easier Said Than Done: Help fund a motorsports feature movie on rally| Grassroots Motorsports forum |

xflowgolf Reader
4/10/12 4:13 p.m.

A guy local to me known as "Rally Matt" is doing a movie on rally. Details and a teaser trailer are here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rallymatt/easier-said-than-done

Donations are needed to help the film get bigger and badder. Help him get this made! You can back the film for as little as a $1, or get some schwag with bigger donations.

I have no affiliation with this film, I just think it's a neat project from a true gearhead and I can vouch this isn't some blatant money grab.

small tidbit, Matt also helped film the "Wagon Attack 2" video as a joke with another local guy Luke's Civic wagovan that went a bit viral a couple years ago.

I'm not sure how to post a vid link from kickstarter so here's a pic instead.

xflowgolf Reader
4/11/12 8:07 a.m.

perhaps I worded the title poorly. consider it GRM style film making?

914Driver MegaDork
4/11/12 8:18 a.m.

This is what my son is doing. May be time to break out the sneakers.

https://www.active.com/donate/virginia12fw/FW12TCVGNISeneca

jrw1621 PowerDork
4/11/12 9:06 a.m.

In for $35 and the t-shirt.
Consider it post-payment for Wagon Attack

EvanB UltraDork
4/11/12 9:14 a.m.

Done (it was pretty easy), I just want the t-shirt.

GameboyRMH UberDork
4/11/12 9:18 a.m.

Here's Wagon Attack 2 for those who haven't seen it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZzqBPz4sY

mazdeuce Reader
4/11/12 9:30 a.m.

In for $40 because Wagon Attack made me really happy. And because I'm from Grand Rapids. And because I love rally. Good stuff.

xflowgolf Reader
4/11/12 12:35 p.m.

mazdeuce wrote: In for $40 because Wagon Attack made me really happy. And because I'm from Grand Rapids. And because I love rally. Good stuff.

rock!

...though I have to wait till payday Friday to contribute myself. :)

jrw1621 PowerDork
4/11/12 1:14 p.m.

No need to wait. I dropped down a credit card number and got back this response via email...

email said: If this project is successfully funded, your card will be charged on: WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 10:20AM EDT When your reward is ready, Matt Johnston will send you a survey via email to request any info needed to deliver your reward (mailing address, t-shirt size, etc).

HiTempguy SuperDork
4/11/12 1:34 p.m.

While a lot of focus is on Chris Duplessis (considering he is the epitome of grassroots success now competing in the WRC Academy) and Ken Block (for the rich guy aspect), Matt has also said he wants to focus on other grassroots people as well.

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork
4/11/12 2:25 p.m.

In for a T shirt.

jrw1621 PowerDork
4/11/12 3:04 p.m.

Just as a data point and score keeper.
As of now:
85 backers
$3,850
27 days to go

xflowgolf Reader
4/23/12 9:41 a.m.

bump for Matt. was off to a good start but long ways to go... tell your friends.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rallymatt/easier-said-than-done/posts

wrek496 New Reader
4/24/12 1:21 a.m.

Bump for a great project. Need to get a prepaid credit card so I can help too.

xflowgolf Reader
5/8/12 1:06 p.m.

Last day! $10K to go. every dollar counts.

HiTempguy SuperDork
5/8/12 1:21 p.m.

Ken Block wants YOU to donate! You wouldn't say no to Ken, would you?

https://twitter.com/#!/kblock43/status/199586090691198978

Or how about saying no to such a nice guy like Travis Pastrana?

https://twitter.com/#!/TravisPastrana/status/199858592839512064

Through a buck or two in, it's easier to have 5000 people donate $10 than 500 donate $100!

xflowgolf Reader
5/8/12 2:49 p.m.

HiTempguy wrote: Ken Block wants YOU to donate! You wouldn't say no to Ken, would you? https://twitter.com/#!/kblock43/status/199586090691198978 Or how about saying no to such a nice guy like Travis Pastrana? https://twitter.com/#!/TravisPastrana/status/199858592839512064 Through a buck or two in, it's easier to have 5000 people donate $10 than 500 donate $100!

I think the inclusion of guys like Block are both a blessing and a deterrent for this. At least some of the comments as it was posted on Jalopnik yesterday were along the lines of "why doesn't Block just cut a check for this"... derp.

There's a lot of anti-whoever people out there. On the other hand, someone like Block can drop a twitter command and effectively send herds of fans supporting it. win some, lose some.

Reading Matt's stories posted in the updates section on that site of his Grassroots efforts in the sport are quite entertaining.

Uncoiled Reader
5/8/12 3:11 p.m.

Wish I wasn't between jobs right now. This looks like an awesome project!

HiTempguy SuperDork
5/8/12 4:49 p.m.

xflowgolf wrote: I think the inclusion of guys like Block are both a blessing and a deterrent for this.

Mainly all blessing. They (as in Ken) while well off, is a pretty down to earth guy. He'll bring the crowds, and they'll get schooled in rallying. Win-win. Individuals who would never get much air time will get their names out. It has a very North American focus.

Ken and Travis effectively saved this. It was NOT going to make it without their support. That is a big deal if you ask me.

As for Matt's stories... while I do appreciate them, I have very little love for equating ill-preparedness to rally, just as I don't like Caswell's story much. I'm much happier that they focus on people like Duplessis and Yeoman.