Haiden Deegan
| Haiden Deegan | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 10, 2006 |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
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Haiden Deegan (born January 10, 2006) is an American professional motorcycle racer, competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.[1] He is a two-time 250cc SMX Champion, a two-time AMA Motocross 250cc Champion, and a two-time AMA Supercross 250cc West Champion.
Career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Deegan competed in several national-level amateur motocross events in the United States. He won seven titles at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in various youth classes.[2] He was also part of various youth rider development programs and manufacturer-supported teams during his amateur career.
Deegan spent most of his amateur career on KTM. During his tenure with KTM, Deegan landed a backflip at 10 years old on a 65cc.[3]
In 2021, Deegan signed with the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team.[4]
Professional career
[edit]- 2022–Present, Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Deegan made his professional debut in the 250SX class of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship. In his series debut, Deegan placed fourth during round four at NRG Stadium in Houston.[5] He would continue to qualify for multiple main events and achieved three podium finishes, resulting in a 2nd place finish in the final point standings, earning him the 2023 250SX Rookie of the Year award.[6] Transitioning to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Deegan continued to impress in the 250 class. He achieved his first overall victory at the RedBud National and added another win at Washougal. Throughout the season, he consistently finished within the top ten, culminating in a fourth-place finish in the overall standings with 371 points.
In 2024, Deegan continued with the Yamaha Star Racing team for his second full professional season. He entered the 250SX East Region of the AMA Supercross Championship and claimed his first win of the series at round seven in Arlington, Texas.[7] He would go on to win rounds 13 and 17, with an overall 2nd place finish in the series behind Tom Vialle.[8][9][10] In the 250 class of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Deegan clinched the overall series title with five 1st place finishes.[11] Following the motocross series, Deegan was slated to represent Team USA alongside Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger at the 2024 Motocross of Nations, but elected to focus on healing from a wrist injury.[12]
In 2025, Deegan switched from racing 250SX East Region to the 250SX West Region series; in the 16th round at Empower Field in Denver, Colorado, Deegan clinched the series title.[13][14]
SuperMotocross
[edit]Deegan has participated in post-season events such as the SuperMotocross World Championship, which combines elements of both supercross and motocross formats. Deegan has clinched back-to-back 250 SMX championships in 2023 and 2024.[15]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 250 MX | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 31 IRN |
13 FOX |
- | - | - | - | - | 22.00 | - | 34th |
| 2023 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | 4 HOU |
4 TAM |
8 ARL |
3 DAY |
7 IND |
3 DET |
- | - | 3 HAM |
6 EAR |
4 NAS |
- | 8 SLC |
5.00 | 30% | 2nd |
| 2023 250 MX | 2 FOX |
3 HAN |
8 THU |
3 HIG |
1 RED |
6 SOU |
7 SPR |
1 WAS |
17 UNA |
11 BUD |
2 IRN |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 5.45 | 55% | 4th |
| 2024 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | 16 DET |
- | 1 ARL |
4 DAY |
9 BIR |
3 IND |
- | - | 1 FOX |
6 NAS |
3 PHI |
- | 1 SLC |
4.89 | 56% | 2nd |
| 2024 250 MX | 1 FOX |
1 HAN |
1 THU |
2 HIG |
1 SOU |
5 RED |
2 SPR |
1 WAS |
2 UNA |
3 BUD |
4 IRN |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 2.09 | 82% | 1st |
| ‘2025 250 SX-W | 5 ANA |
3 SDI |
1 ANA |
2 GLE |
- | - | 1 ARL |
- | 3 IND |
- | 3 SEA |
- | 2 PHI |
- | - | 1 DEN |
1 SLC |
2.20 | 90% | 1st |
| 2025 250 MX | 1 FOX |
1 HAN |
2 THU |
1 HIG |
1 SOU |
5 RED |
1 SPR |
2 WAS |
1 IRN |
2 UNA |
1 BUD |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 1.63 | 90% | 1st |
| ‘2026 250 SX-W | 4 ANA |
1 SDI |
1 ANA |
1 HOU |
1 GLE |
1 SEA |
- | - | - | 2 BIR |
- | 1 STL |
- | - | - | 1 DEN |
4 SLC |
1.70 | 80% | 1st |
| 2026 450 MX | 5 FOX |
3 HAN |
6 THU |
3 HIG |
6 RED |
3 SOU |
2 SPR |
3 WAS |
UNA |
BUD |
IRN |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
Notes:
- 1) Deegan raced a partial Motocross schedule in 2022.
Personal life
[edit]Haiden Deegan is the son of professional freestyle motocross rider and racing driver Brian Deegan and younger brother of NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan. His younger brother, Hudson whose nickname is Huckson, races Supermini.[17]
In 2025, Deegan was arrested in Walton County, Florida, on charges related to alleged street racing.[18]
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".
- ↑ Stallo, Chase (June 16, 2026). "Haiden Deegan Backflips to Dirt at Just 10 Years Old". Racer X. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Beaver, Dan (October 12, 2021). "Haiden Deegan joins Star Yamaha Racing in multi-year deal". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Slaw (February 8, 2023). "Rookie Report: Handing Out Grades After Houston". Vurbmoto. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Slaw (May 15, 2023). "Haiden Deegan, Colt Nichols Take 2023 AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year Honors". Vurbmoto. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Deegan 'amped' after first 250SX win in Arlington". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Geraldino, Daniel (April 14, 2024). "Supercross Round #13 Recap | Foxborough | April 13, 2024". Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Beaver, Dan (May 12, 2024). "Chase Sexton wins the 2024 Supercross finale; Jett Lawrence crowned champion". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Lee, Justin (May 12, 2024). "2024 SUPERCROSS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 17 OF 17)". Motocross Action Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Kendra, Mitch (August 19, 2025). "Haiden Deegan Clinches 2024 250 Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek National". Racer X. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Beaver, Dan (August 31, 2024). "Haiden Deegan on missing the 2024 Motocross of Nations: Team decision focuses on healing from wrist injury". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Kendra, Mitch (December 17, 2024). "Which Coast Is Haiden Deegan Racing in 2025 Supercross? Confirmed 250SX West Region". Racer X. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ Beaver, Dan (May 4, 2025). "2025 Supercross Denver 250, Round 16: Haiden Deegan moves Cole Davies off track to win Denver, clinch title". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ↑ Reiman, Samuel (September 22, 2024). "Jett Lawrence, Haiden Deegan win 2024 SMX World Championships | News". Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Beaver, Dan (March 24, 2025). "Haiden Deegan arrested in Walton County, Florida, for street racing, stunt driving". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2025.