Rohit Shinde hattrick of titles in National Stunt Championship
Bengaluru, 14 Nov. 2024: Celebrated stunt rider Rohit Shinde achieved a hattrick winning his third consecutive title in the National Stunt Championship held at Sanctity Ferme, Sholagiri, near here on November 9 and 10.
Hosted by Stunter Paradise, CRF Women on Wheels, and HTRzModz, at Sanctity Ferme, a registered motorcycle stunt academy, the private National event attracted 66 participants. The judging panel included Florian Caraminot, a French professional stunt rider from the Switch Riders team, DJ Deep from Pro-Guyz Stunt Team, and Jupsy Kushalappa.
There were six main categories this year: Super Athlete, Pro Athlete, Women Athlete, Intermediate, Obstacle Challenge, and Circle Challenge, and Shinde took part in Super Athlete, Obstacle Challenge and Circle Challenge categories.
“I am very happy with my performance. This event marked a big milestone in my career as I achieved a hat-trick, winning the championship title for three years in a row starting with 2022,” a beaming Rohit said, after the event.
In the Super Athlete category, he pulled off a strong four-minute final run, covering wheelies, stoppies, acrobatics, burnouts, and drifts that thrilled the spectators and participants alike. Despite a packed schedule, he found time for night training sessions to ensure he was ready to showcase his talent.
In the Obstacle Challenge, he took first place again. The category tests control and finesse of a rider, and he said: “ I am proud to have maintained the top spot here.”
The highlight, though, was the Circle Challenge, where he set a ‘new record’ with a continuous Circle Wheelie lasting for 33 minutes where he pushed himself to the limit.
Shinde is also the reigning 2023 National Dirt Track and National Rally Champion. He is also gunning for honours in the Sprint Rally Championship this December, aiming to add another title to his coveted list.
“My long-term goal is to represent India on the global stage to bring Indian motorsport to the forefront on the world stage,” was the parting shot for a rider who started his journey when he was 17, and 11 years later he is a champion. “With the support of an amazing community, I am determined to keep pushing limits and I have good memories on and off the track,” he added.
