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Article: Next big Hitt? Shane Hitt's Sparks/Walsh Z450.(Suzuki Z450)(Product/Service Evaluation)
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- ATV Sport
- Article date:
- November 1, 2005
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In 2004, Shane Hitt found himself in unfamiliar territory as he suffered a severe leg injury. He battled back from what could have been a career-ending injury to race in four of seven events that year. He won Round 5 and placed on the podium in the final two events. He has yet to win or place on the podium since. That's odd for a man who won the pro TT title every year from 1999 to 2002. In fact, him not finishing on the podium is as odd as racing with four flat tires. Yes, he's that good.
OK, so what's his problem been in 2005? You could say bad luck, injury and the uphill climb he's facing trying to make the Z400 competitive. Sure, he's not as young as he once ...