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Join us in this thrilling episode as we dive into the world of ATV racing with the legendary Shane Hitt. A former GNC Champion, Hitt's skills on the Honda and KTM quads are second to none. Whether tearing up a dirt track or conquering a TT course, Hitt's performance is nothing short of poetry in motion. In 1997, he cemented his status as one of the greatest ATV racers of all time by clinching the ATV Pro GNC National Championship.
Throughout his career, Shane Hitt has consistently proven himself as a formidable TT rider, always in the running for the championship. However, it wasn't until '97 that he finally achieved his long-awaited triumph. Kicking off the season with a thrilling TT victory at Birch Creek, Hitt continued to dominate with several more wins under his belt. To the surprise of his title rivals, Doug Gust and Tim Farr, Hitt also secured his first-ever motocross triumph, leaving them trailing behind and struggling to catch up with his blistering pace.
As the season reached its climax at Loretta Lynn's finals weekend, Shane Hitt needed two strong finishes to claim the championship title. After an outstanding performance in the TT, it was clear that the year belonged to him. Tune in to discover the intense journey that led to Hitt's well-deserved victory.
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