AMA Supercross returned to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the seventh round of the season and the second event in the Triple Crown format. In the 250SX class, Haiden Deegan was the big star of the night, taking the overall win with a consistent performance and taking over the championship lead.
The first race of the night began with Jo Shimoda taking the lead, but a mistake in the sand section threw everything away for the Japanese rider. With Shimoda out of the lead, Coty Schock and Jordon Smith took control of the race and alternated at the front of the pack. However, just when it looked like Smith could secure victory, a dramatic crash in the whoops section took him out of the race with one lap to go.
The winner was Haiden Deegan, who had come from just behind and inherited the lead. The young Yamaha rider crossed the finish line first, followed by Schock and Michael Mosiman, ensuring a podium totally dominated by Yamaha.
Smith, who had to be assisted by the medical team, managed to raise his arms to the crowd before being taken off the track, receiving a huge ovation from the fans.
Race 2: Deegan repeats win and moves to within a whisker of overall victory
In the second race, Michael Mosiman took the early lead, followed by Garrett Marchbanks and Coty Schock. However, Haiden Deegan quickly showed his speed, overtaking championship leader Julien Beaumer and moving into the top spots.
After an intense chase with Mosiman, Deegan managed to overtake his rival in the final moments of the race and secured his second consecutive victory of the night. With two wins in the first two races, the Yamaha rider was in an excellent position to take overall victory in the event.
Race 3: Deegan secures night’s title despite Davies’ win
At 1-1 in the first two races, Deegan knew he didn’t necessarily need to win the final heat to secure the night’s title. The start was dominated by Coty Schock, followed by Julien Beaumer and Cole Davies. The latter showed great speed and quickly took the lead of the race, shooting ahead to victory.
Deegan, meanwhile, had to battle with Beaumer, with both engaging in an intense duel full of blocking and overtaking. Eventually, Deegan managed to overtake his rival and secured second place in the race, enough to secure first place overall on the night with 1-1-2.
Davies celebrated victory in the third race with an impressive whip over the finish line, but his inconsistent placings throughout the night (4-17-1) placed him only seventh overall. Coty Schock, meanwhile, secured second place overall with 2-4-6, earning his first career podium. Michael Mosiman completed the top 3 in the overall standings with 3-2-7.
Julien Beaumer, who was leading the championship before the race, finished only sixth overall (6-8-4), ceding the championship lead to Haiden Deegan.
Deegan takes the championship lead
With this win in Arlington, Haiden Deegan becomes the first 250SX rider to repeat a win this season and takes over the championship lead. The young Yamaha talent showed speed, consistency and maturity throughout the night, establishing himself as one of the main contenders for the title.
The AMA Supercross now moves on to the next round, where the fight for the title promises to continue.
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