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Mancos student tearing up motor circuit

Mancos' Waylon Hale has collected an array of top finishes in his racing career. Courtesy photo
Waylon Hale wins state title in New Mexico

Southwest Colorado has a rich tradition of producing motorsports standouts.

Add another name to the list.

Mancos’ Waylon Hale, a freshman at Mancos High School, enjoyed a fantastic fall circuit of races, headlined with a pair of victories in the adult division of the International Motor Contest Association.

Waylon Hale, shown in a file photo taken during races at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds track in 2020.

Hale topped the field in the Mach-1 Sport Compact track championships at the Aztec Speedway and later landed the highest honor as the KMJ Performance New Mexico state champion.

Having been in the sport since his elementary school years, Hale has become one of the most prominent competitors in the region. His travels have taken him across the Rocky Mountain region to compete against the best racers in his division.

The IMCA recognized Hale in a ceremony at the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, in late November, adding another piece of hardware to Hale’s trophy case.

Hale joined more than 700 drivers and crew from across the country to receive his award, including winners from the various divisions such as stock and sprint cars.

As 2021 nears its conclusion, Hale sets his sights on even bigger ambitions for 2022, adding to a strong legacy of motorsport champions from the Four Corners.