Haiden Deegan (born January 10, 2006) is an American professional Motocross and Supercross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.[1] He is the 2023 250cc SuperMotocross Champion.
| Haiden Deegan | |
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| Nationality |  American |
| Born | January 10, 2006 Temecula, California, US |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Championships | •2023 SuperMotocross 250cc
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| Wins |
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Amateur career edit
As an amateur, Deegan won seven Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship titles. His titles are as follows: [2]
- 2017 65cc(7–11)
- 2018 65cc(7–11)
- 2019 85cc(10–12)
- 2020 Mini Sr 1(12–14)
- 2020 Mini Sr 2(13–15)
- 2021 Supermini 1(12–15)
- 2022 Schoolboy 2(12–17)
250cc career edit
2023 edit
- Supercross
As a rookie, Deegan had a very successful Supercross campaign. Deegan placed 4th in his debut 250cc SX race at round 4, Houston.[3] His first of three podiums would arise at Daytona.[4] He finished second in the final point standings, thus earning him the 2023 250SX Rookie of the Year award.
- Motocross
Deegan overachieved in his first full national season with six podium finishes along with two wins, which led him to a 4th place finish in the championship, thus earning him the 2023 250MX Rookie of the Year award.
- SuperMotocross
Deegan won the first moto in the inaugural SuperMotocross championship at round one in Charlotte Motor Speedway. He would place fifth in the second moto for an overall finish of third. Deegan captured the inaugural 250cc SuperMotocross championship at round three in LA Coliseum with a 5-2 score for 1st.
AMA Supercross/Motocross results edit
| Year | Rnd 1 |
Rnd 2 |
Rnd 3 |
Rnd 4 |
Rnd 5 |
Rnd 6 |
Rnd 7 |
Rnd 8 |
Rnd 9 |
Rnd 10 |
Rnd 11 |
Rnd 12 |
Rnd 13 |
Rnd 14 |
Rnd 15 |
Rnd 16 |
Rnd 17 |
Average Finish |
Podium Percent |
Place |
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| 2023 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 6 | 4 | - | 8 | 5.00 | 30% | 2nd |
| 2023 250 MX | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.45 | 55% | 4th |
| 2024 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 6 |
Personal life edit
He is the son of professional freestyle motocross rider and racing driver Brian Deegan.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Deegan Starts Pro Motocross with Runner-Up Finish". starracingyamaha.com. May 28, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Haiden Deegan – the Loretta Lynn's Vault – Amateur Motocross Results".
- ^ "2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Houston - 250SX East Results". Racer X. February 4, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Stratmann, Edward (March 6, 2023). "Haiden Deegan speaks on his deserved Daytona podium". mxvice.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Haiden Deegan – The Vault – Historical Motocross & Supercross Results". vault.racerxonline.com.
- ^ Kimball, Jim (August 3, 2022). "Haiden Deegan Talks About His Pro Debut, Training With Team Yamaha & More". Motocross Action Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2023.