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Nickname: Big Deal
Hometown (birthplace): West Union, W.Va.
Current Residence: West Union, W.Va.
Date of Birth: 5-29-87
2009 Team: KTM/ FRE
2009 Machine: KTM 450XC
2009 Mechanic: Sam Shahan
2009 Sponsors (as of January 2009): KTM, FRE, FMF, Motorex, Maxxis, Baldwin, Hiper, Scott, MSR, Precision, Fasst Company, Powermad, Rath Racing, Wiseco, DID, JB Racing, Quadtech, Sidi, IMS, PG Fraphics, Ohlins.
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160
Marital Status: Single
Children (names): None
Other Professional or Amateur Championships?: 2005 GNCC Pro-Am (XC2) Champion, 2005 ATVA Amateur Rider of the Year.
Favorite GNCC track: South Carolina
Favorite type of terrain: Rocky
Siblings: Kristen and Haley
Website: None
Role Model: Tim Farr, Barry Hawk
Hobbies: Mountain biking, hunting, fishing
Pets: 3 labs, 1 bird, 4 cats
How did you get started racing?: I got started racing because my dad was always talking about how fast he was, and how many trophies he won. I wanted to beat that record by winning more.
The "Big Deal" Adam McGill is one of the most fun, and funniest racers on the tour-and he's also one of the fastest. Grabbing the 2005 Pro-Am Title while still in high school put McGill on the map, and he dove head-first into the XC1 pro class with his typical fun-loving attitude. McGill learned the ropes and found consistency to match his speed, and soon the funny man was a serious threat on the track. KTM then signed McGill to a factory ride in 2008, and McGill went all-out to perform. A rigorous training program saw McGill lose 30 pounds before the '08 season, and he went to another level, winning three races early in the season and building a massive point's lead. Bad luck eventually struck down his title run, but it's clear that McGill has the speed to run with anyone, and yet, he's learned how to contend while still joking around with his very serious competitors.
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