Episode 243 Shannon Smith:"Racing in the 80s: Open to All Competitors, Men and Women" - a podcast by Leonard Duncan

"Shattering Gender Roles: Shannon's Journey in 80s Racing"

In this episode, we meet Wayne, an influential figure in the racing program PEP. Little did we know, he would become a game-changer for Shannon's racing aspirations. Wayne persuades Shannon's dad that a quad is a way to go, completely transforming Shannon's racing trajectory.

As the sole female pro racer during that time, Shannon boldly jumps into the Pro class riding an 85 LT250. With Wayne's guidance, sponsorship opportunities start to pour in, including a support ride with American Suzuki. The program gains momentum and takes off.

Despite facing male competitors who were less than thrilled about being defeated by her, Shannon holds her ground as she gets the chance to race in prestigious events like Suzuki promotions, Mickey Thompson stadium races, and the Golden State series. Her performance remained exceptional until a misstep during the press day at the LA Coliseum abruptly ended it all.

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into Shannon's incredible journey, which shattered gender roles in ATV racing. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and support us on this captivating adventure. Thank you!

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