After setting the fifth fastest time while qualifying at the GNC race in Knoxville, Tenn., on November 22, Shayna came through the pack in her heat race to finish in second place. With that finish, she secured herself a spot on the front row for the main event.
Watch this incredible video showing how Shayna moves up from eighth place to the lead position, then battles it out with the number two guy, Briar Bauman, whos just 16 years old.
Shayna said of her win, “I have just been digging deep and getting hungrier every time I get close to a win. I have been dreaming about this for a long time, and to make it happen at a place where my grandfather has a place in the Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame makes it even better.” Shayna’s grandfather, Glenn Fitzcharles, is a five-time URC Sprint Car Champion with more than 200 career wins on car tracks around the East Coast. Way to go, Shayna!
Shayna is one of two women regularly competing in the Grand National Championships. Nichole Cheza is the other one. Read WRNs interview with Nichole, who races in the Twins category and is aiming to win a GNC championship.
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Thank you for the great footage and announcing coverage. It does a heart good to see talent on any type of motorcycle. As I read this, it did not say anything that is in reference to gender. I feel talent speaks for itself. No need to point fingers or comment on whether a person is female or male. God creates us all equal. It’s what you do with our talent(s) that is our reward alone. I have been an avid motorcyclist my whole life starting from an age of 8 years old when my dad took me for rides on his Harley and then he built a mini-bike for me. I was hooked and then learned about motocross when I was 12 and saw my first race in Wyoming. I helped my cousin on a 500 Norton after he crashed right in front of us. Okay, this is not about me, it is about this wonderful young lady who won a pro event with at least 20 other pro’s in attendance. She rode like her teacher(s) taught her. The determination to win was evident and I wish her success in her career. I hope she has a great manager to help her get the fame she deserves.
Wow! I read the entire article before I watched the video. Even though I knew the outcome, I was still on pins and needles watching the video. Awesome! Seriously awesome and just made my day a whole lot better! Thank youWRN.
Fantastic!
Shayna Texter is a superstar in the making. This had to be one of the best flat track races I have ever seen. Wow! That was a great race!
That’s freakin’ awesome!
The video was inspiring. The winner came from behind more than once. Shayna Texter is this old lady’s heroine!
WOWEEEEE! Congratulations to Shayna! What a fabulous race and spectacular win!
Shayna had me bitin’ my nails nearly the whole time, even though I knew she was the winner! She was AWESOME! GO GIRL GO!
The article is good, the video is great! I am so happy and proud of Shayna Texter. You go, girl!