Out of the Blue | Rachel Stout | Brought to You by Schrader’s

Out of the Blue | Rachel Stout | Brought to You by Schrader’s

By Jensen Amyotte

Name: Rachel Stout
Date of Birth: 01/12/2001
Hometown: Price, Utah, USA
Occupation: Automotive Painter 
Race Number: 112
Bike: KTM 350 XC-F 
Race Club: SageRiders
Classes: Women Pro 

Who/what inspired you to get into dirt bikes and how long have you been racing/riding? 

My dad inspired me to get into dirt bikes and taught me how to ride around the age of 5. My whole family rode dirt bikes at the time so we would go camping a lot and do tons of trail riding all over Utah. My parents were extremely patient and would always take my siblings and me on the hardest trails. It was usually a full day adventure to go only a handful of miles but it really helped us develop skills we’d need later for racing.

I started racing around the age of 11. My dad, brother, and sister all raced at this point and it looked fun so I decided to give it a try. I originally started racing motocross but quickly switched over to desert racing where I fell in love with the sport. I loved the fact that there was always something to get better at, even at the level I race at today. 

When not on a dirt bike how do you keep yourself busy? Are you involved in any other sports or extracurricular activities?

Outside of racing I work a full-time job painting cars at an auto body repair shop, love mountain biking with my dogs, and going on random adventures with my friends. 

As a racer, are there any obstacles you feel a female racer has to deal with that maybe a male racer does not?

The biggest struggle I’ve faced being a female in a male dominated sport is the lack of support. This has gotten so much better in the past few years and many companies are starting to step up but in the past it has been very hard to get support/ good sponsors as a female. 

Who is your all-time favourite rider and why?

My all-time favorite rider would be Brandy Richards. She has proven time and time again that there is a place for females in this sport. She holds the title of the fastest female in the world and is still incredibly humble and very kind to everyone around her. 

What event do you look forward to most every year? What’s one you don’t ever want to miss?

The event that I typically look forward to every year would be the National Hare and Hound in Murphy, Idaho. This race usually takes place in mid-March so more often than not the dirt is perfect with very little dust. No dust paired with the terrain in Idaho usually makes for one of my favorite races of the year! 

Who has been your biggest inspiration/hero on and off the track? 

My biggest inspiration on and off the track would be Steve Hatch. He accomplished so many amazing things during his racing career and is now one of the best coaches around. He has a very level mindset, even when nothing is going right, and I strive to be more like him not only in racing but also in everyday life. 

What are your plans for this upcoming season? Any specific events you’re looking forward to?

For the 2025 season I will be racing the National Hare and Hounds and the West Hare Scrambles along with trying to qualify to race ISDE in Italy! 

What are your biggest accomplishments to date?

My biggest accomplishment to date would be qualifying for ISDE this year and getting to race my dirt bike in Spain! My team, Eric Cleveland Memorial, ended up taking 1st in the Women Club Category. Other accomplishments that I’m super proud of would be my 5 AMA National Championships, including back-to-back National Hare and Hound Women Pro Championships. 

What is the biggest lesson that racing has taught you so far?

I have learned so many valuable lessons but I think the biggest thing I have learned from racing would be the value of hard work and not quitting when things get tough. I would not be where I am today without hard work, not just in racing but in every aspect of life. If you want to achieve any big goal it is going to take constant effort, even on the days when you don’t feel like it. In racing especially, there will be very high highs and very low lows, sometimes only a few days apart. If you can stick with it and keep pushing in the challenging moments you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Whether you believe you can or you believe you cannot, you are one hundred percent correct. 

What kind of track/dirt/terrain do you feel you excel at most and why? 

I grew up desert racing in Utah so I excel most in dry/rocky terrain. I also love riding sandy terrain and sand washes! 

If you ever have children will you give them the option to race as well? 

If I ever have children I will most definitely give them the option to race if they are interested in it. Even though racing is a very dangerous sport I believe there are very valuable life lessons that can be learned from it. 

If you could give 1 piece of advice to a female of any age who wants to start riding what would it be?

If you want to get into riding my advice would be to keep it fun and to remember that it is okay to be bad at things! Everybody has to start somewhere so be graceful with yourself, allow yourself to make mistakes, be willing to learn, and have fun!

What was your first race number and how did you choose it?

I chose my race number, 112, when I was pretty young so it is based off of my birthday. I am still currently running 112. I almost changed it a few years ago but felt like I couldn’t give up on it just yet. 

Who would you like to thank? 

I would like to thank my parents and close family who have always supported me no matter what. Over the years I’ve set some pretty lofty goals and they have never doubted me. 

I would also like to thank all of my current sponsors : InnTeck USA, SKF, Dal Soggio, Mr. Wolf, Full Factory Off Road, Fly Racing, Dunlop, Twin Air, Motorex, IMS, 100 Percent, Ryno Power, Bike Graphix, ODI, Steve Hatch Racing, and Power of the Mind.