Haiden Deegan
{{short description|American motorcycle racer}}
{{Infobox Motocross rider
| image =
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| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|01|10}}
| birth_place = Temecula, California, US
| years = 2022–present
| height = 5,7
| teams = {{plainlist |
- •Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (2021–present)
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| races =
| Championships = {{plainlist |
- •2023 SMX 250cc
- •2024 AMA Motocross 250cc
- •2024 SMX 250cc
}}•2025 AMA Supercross 250cc West
|wins = {{plainlist |
- •AMA 250cc Motocross: 10
- •AMA 250cc Supercross: 7
}}
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Haiden Deegan (born January 10, 2006) is an American professional motorcycle racer, competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.{{cite web|title=Deegan Starts Pro Motocross with Runner-Up Finish|url=http://starracingyamaha.com/news/2023/5/28/deegan-starts-pro-motocross-with-runner-up-finish|date=May 28, 2023|website=starracingyamaha.com|accessdate=July 22, 2023}} He is a two-time 250cc SMX Champion, a one-time AMA Motocross 250cc Champion, & the 2025 AMA Supercross 250cc West Champion.
Early Life
Haiden Deegan was born in Temecula, California. Raised in a motorsports-oriented family, he began riding motorcycles at an early age. His father, Brian Deegan, was a founder of the Metal Mulisha freestyle motocross team and an influential figure in the motocross world, which helped Haiden receive early exposure to the sport.
Career
= Amateur career =
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.{{Cite web|url=https://llvault.racerxonline.com/rider/haiden-deegan/races|title= Haiden Deegan – the Loretta Lynn's Vault – Amateur Motocross Results}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Stallo |first=Chase |date=2026-06-16 |title=Haiden Deegan Backflips to Dirt at Just 10 Years Old |url=https://racerxonline.com/2016/06/16/haiden-deegan-backflips-to-dirt-at-just-10-years-old |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Racer X |language=en}}
In 2021, Deegan signed with the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team.{{Cite web |last=Beaver |first=Dan |date=2021-10-12 |title=Haiden Deegan joins Star Yamaha Racing in multi-year deal |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/haiden-deegan-joins-star-yamaha-racing-in-multi-year-deal |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
= Professional career =
;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.{{Cite web |last=Slaw |date=2023-02-08 |title=Rookie Report: Handing Out Grades After Houston |url=https://www.vurbmoto.com/rookie-report-handing-out-grades-after-houston/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Vurbmoto |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Slaw |date=2023-05-15 |title=Haiden Deegan, Colt Nichols Take 2023 AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year Honors |url=https://www.vurbmoto.com/haiden-deegan-colt-nichols-take-2023-ama-supercross-rookie-of-the-year-honors/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Vurbmoto |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Deegan 'amped' after first 250SX win in Arlington |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/haiden-deegan-amped-after-first-250-supercross-win-in-arlington |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He would go on to win rounds 13 and 17, with an overall 2nd place finish in the series behind Tom Vialle.{{Cite web |last=Geraldino |first=Daniel |date=2024-04-14 |title=Supercross Round #13 Recap {{!}} Foxborough {{!}} April 13, 2024 |url=https://www.supercrosslive.com/news/20336-2/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Monster Energy AMA Supercross |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Beaver |first=Dan |date=2024-05-12 |title=Chase Sexton wins the 2024 Supercross finale; Jett Lawrence crowned champion |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/live-monster-energy-supercross-round-17-coverage-of-2024-season-finale-from-salt-lake-city |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Justin |date=2024-05-12 |title=2024 SUPERCROSS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 17 OF 17) |url=https://motocrossactionmag.com/2024-supercross-point-standings-after-round-17-of-17/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Motocross Action Magazine |language=en-US}} In the 250 class of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Deegan clinched the overall series title with five 1st place finishes.{{Cite web |last=Kendra |first=Mitch |date=2025-08-19 |title=Haiden Deegan Clinches 2024 250 Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek National |url=https://racerxonline.com/2024/08/19/250-words-deegan-clinches-250-pro-motocross-title |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Racer X |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Beaver |first=Dan |date=2024-08-31 |title=Haiden Deegan on missing the 2024 Motocross of Nations: Team decision focuses on healing from wrist injury |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/haiden-deegan-on-missing-the-2024-motocross-of-nations-team-decision-focuses-on-healing-from-wrist-injury |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Kendra |first=Mitch |date=2024-12-17 |title=Which Coast Is Haiden Deegan Racing in 2025 Supercross? Confirmed 250SX West Region |url=https://racerxonline.com/2024/12/17/confirmed-haiden-deegan-racing-2025-250sx-west-region-championship |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Racer X |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Beaver |first=Dan |date=2025-05-04 |title=2025 Supercross Denver 250, Round 16: Haiden Deegan moves Cole Davies off track to win Denver, clinch title |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/2025-supercross-denver-250-round-16-haiden-deegan-slam-cole-davies-off-track-to-win |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
== SuperMotocross ==
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 both 250 SMX championships since the event was introduced in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Reiman |first=Samuel |date=2024-09-22 |title=Jett Lawrence, Haiden Deegan win 2024 SMX World Championships {{!}} News |url=https://www.supercrosslive.com/news/jett-lawrence-haiden-deegan-win-2024-smx-world-championships/ |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Monster Energy AMA Supercross |language=en-US}}
AMA Supercross/Motocross results
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| valign="top"
! valign="middle"|Year ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! Rnd ! valign="middle"|Average ! valign="middle"|Podium ! valign="middle"|Place |
| 2023 250 SX-E
| - | - | - | - | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 8 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 7 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | - | - | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 6 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4 | - | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 8 ! 5.00 ! 30% ! style="background:silver;"| 2nd |
|---|
| 2023 250 MX
| style="background:silver;"| 2 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 8 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 6 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 7 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 17 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 11 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - ! 5.45 ! 55% ! style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4th |
| 2024 250 SX-E
| - | - | - | - | style="background:#dfdfdf;"|16 | - | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"|9 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | - | - | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 6 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | - | style="background:gold;"| 1 ! 4.89 ! 56% ! style="background:silver;"| 2nd |
| 2024 250 MX
| style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 5 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - ! 2.09 ! 82% ! style="background:gold;"| 1st |
| ~2025 250 SX-W
| style="background:#dfdfdf;"| 5 | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | - | - | style="background:gold;"| 1 | - | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | - | style="background:#cd7f32;"| 3 | - | style="background:silver;"| 2 | - | - | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:gold;"| 1 ! 2.20 ! 90% ! style="background:gold;"| 1st |
| 2025 250 MX
| style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | style="background:silver;"| 2 | style="background:gold;"| 1 | | | | | | | | - | - | - | - | - | - ! ! ! |
Personal life
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.{{cite web|first=Jim|last=Kimball|url=https://motocrossactionmag.com/haiden-deegan-talks-about-his-pro-debut-training-with-team-yamaha-more/|title=Haiden Deegan Talks About His Pro Debut, Training With Team Yamaha & More| website=Motocross Action Magazine|date=August 3, 2022|accessdate=July 22, 2023}}
In 2025, Deegan was arrested in Walton County, Florida, on charges related to alleged street racing.{{Cite web |last=Beaver |first=Dan |date=2025-03-24 |title=Haiden Deegan arrested in Walton County, Florida, for street racing, stunt driving |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/haiden-deegan-arrested-in-walton-county-florida-for-street-racing |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}