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From Dirt to Digital: Making GNHC Look Fast (Even Standing Still)

Alright folks, let's pull back the curtain slightly from the usual 'oops, almost looped it' content. Sometimes, this #9x fella actually does work... real-ish work... involving computers!

So, picture this: I'm probably staring at a photo of a bike just about to low-side perfectly, wondering how to capture that feeling in... well, anything other than actual rubber marks. Then, the legends at GNHC Racing hit me up!

The main goal? Make sure nobody misses the sideways party! That meant building out their Events page. Sounds simple, right? Ha! Navigating dates, times, venues... it's almost as tricky as finding grip on a greasy track. I had to make it clean, easy to use, but still feel like GNHC. Not just a boring list, ya know? We want it to get you hyped to pack the van and go! Yeah, usually I'm just thinking about what line to take into turn one as good ol' #9x, but for GNHC, I was thinking about load times and hex codes. I started by spending a few hours arguing with code that probably speaks a different language than me, but we got it done, the events page is live, loud, and hopefully pointing you in the right direction! Okay, all nerdy stuffy aside, the really fun part? Making graphics for ALL FOUR divisions: North, South, East, and West! How do you capture the distinct flavor of each while keeping it GNHC? I wanted these graphics to pop! To have energy, maybe a little bit of my signature 'did he really use those colors together?' style. Each division needed its own vibe, but you had to know they were all part of the same killer series. Trying to translate 'gritty Northeast oval' versus 'fast South red clay into jpegs was a trip. A fun, coffee-fueled, 'is this green too loud?' kind of trip. But seeing them finished, ready to hype up each event? So worth it. My design process is long-winded, just ask anyone who knows me. It usually involves staring blankly, then frantically clicking things until it looks a little less terrible. This time it actually worked!

It's seriously cool to contribute to a series like GNHC. They're doing big things for flat track, and getting to slap some paint and code on their online presence? Good times. So next time you're wondering where the sideways action is, hit up the GNHC Racing site. Check out that Events page I wrestled into submission, and keep an eye out for the graphics – see if you can tell which one matches your local track vibe!


As always, keep the throttle pinned, elbow up, and the designs colorful!

Sideways Shakes (#9x) out.



 
 
 

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