Racing King of the Hammers at 18: Maile Hale’s Journey from Martial Arts to Off-Road Racing | Jessi Combs
channel: BowerMedia
Jan 26, 2026 // runtime: 52:01 // views: 63
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Maile Hale is redefining what it looks like to break into off-road racing at just 18 years old. In this episode of She Conquers Dirt, Maile shares her journey from competitive martial arts to becoming the first-ever Jessi Combs Foundation sponsored rookie racer at King of the Hammers. Racing a Yamaha RMAX 1000 alongside her father, Maile opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality of being a rookie at KOH. 100+ hours of pre-running, welding her own cage, breaking parts, learning fast, and pushing past fear.
This conversation is a must-watch for young women interested in off-road vehicles, King of the Hammers, racing, fabrication, and motorsports careers. Maile’s story proves you don’t need to have everything figured out to start…you just need to show up, do the work, and keep going. If you’ve ever dreamed of racing or wondered how to take your first step into the off-road world, this episode is for you.
“What stood out to me most about Maile is her fearlessness—not because she isn’t scared, but because she moves forward anyway. Her discipline from martial arts, her willingness to learn by breaking things, and her confidence to say “I want to win” at 18 years old is powerful. Maile is proof that you don’t have to wait until you’re ready or qualified to start—you become ready by doing. This conversation reminded me why creating space for young women in off-road matters so much.” Charlene Bower
She Conquers Dirt is a Bower Power Hour interview series that was created to give ladies in offroad motorsports a place to be truly seen, heard, and celebrated. Ladies Offroad Network started in 2016 as a community built around connection, shared stories, and unforgettable trail experiences…and now it has grown into something even bigger. As we head into 2026, we’re celebrating 10 years of bringing those stories, and now to a new platform: podcasting. Hosted by Charlene Bower and a rotating series of incredible hostesses, She Conquers Dirt dives into the real, raw, behind-the-scenes journeys of women you’d likely never hear about otherwise. From race prep and career pivots to personal sacrifices and life-changing moments, these conversations go beyond highlight reels…they capture the heart, grit, and truth behind what it really takes to chase a life built around dirt, drive, and determination. She CONQUERS Dirt!
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