JOSEPH WAYLON HUGHES

What’s your name and where are you from?

Joseph “Waylon” Hughes and I live in Manning, SC. 

What classes do you race? 

50cc 4-6 Limited, Special Limited, E-bike, and sometimes the Open class.

How did you get into motorcycles?

Chandler (my cousin) had a dirt bike and I liked to watch dirt bikes on TV so I asked for one for Christmas and I got one. 

Tell us about your first race. 

I was on my Honda and Mr. Donnie (Moto-Vated Sports) had to help me around the whole track. 

What other sports do you like? 

I don’t like any other sports. 

Describe a typical day at the track for you. 

I get to hangout with my family and friends and have tons of fun riding. 

Favorite meal to have before you race?

Fruity Pebbles. 

Best moment on a motocross bike? 

When I got that shiny gold Bomber helmet at the Spring a Ding Ding on my P3.  

Biggest crash you’ve had? 

On the big table top at my house when I broke my arm. 

Best road trip story.

I liked going to Texas because I got to see all kinds of stuff. It was a really long ride though. 

What’s your favorite track to ride? 

Moto X Compound.

Who is your favorite professional racer and why?

Eli Tomac because he is really fast.

Who would you like to thank for helping you out? 

My Mom and Dad, G-ma and PaPa, Granny Goose and PaPa Goose, Aunt Engy, Pappy, Carolina Cobra Connection, OGs Optics, Illusive Gloves, O’Neal, Dunlop Tires, and Bell Helmets.