Biography

From the legendary deserts of Baja California to the pinnacle of SCORE competition, this Alpine-based desert racing veteran has carved out an extraordinary legacy spanning multiple decades and vehicle platforms. Following in the tire tracks of his father Cliff Matlock, who claimed SCORE Baja 500 victories in 1986 and 1998, Wayne transformed from a nine-year-old spectator into one of SCORE's most accomplished champions.

His crowning achievement came in 2018 when he conquered the grueling SCORE Baja 1000 in Pro UTV Forced Induction, cementing his status among desert racing's elite. This championship victory highlighted a remarkable career that includes multiple SCORE Baja 1000 podium finishes, with third-place class victories in both 2021 and 2022, plus a third-place finish at the 2020 SCORE Baja 500.

Beginning his SCORE career in 1998 at the San Felipe 250, Matlock dominated ATV competition for over a decade, racing factory-supported campaigns with Honda and Suzuki. His seamless transition to UTV competition showcased his adaptability and raw talent across platforms. As featured in SCORE's commemorative 50th Baja 500 book, Matlock represents the evolution of desert racing, combining old-school grit with modern technical prowess to remain competitive at sport's highest level.