How Deegan will (likely) win the Championship early

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This Week in MXA, episode 188, presented by O’Neal, is all about the 2024 Washougal National, the MXA Mini wrecking crew and the 2024 Kawasaki KX250. In this video, Josh Mosiman talks about Haiden Deegan’s chances of winning the AMA 250 Pro Motocross Championship one-race early, and the reason why this championship won’t force him to move up to the 450 class. Plus, Josh highlights the 450 action and introduces Ryan D’Errico and the Mini wrecking crew.
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[@abracing199]

Deegan should do what roczen did back in 2011 and race the final round on a 125 if he wraps the championship early.

[@stephenadams5223]

Did he really do that?

[@abracing199]

@@stephenadams5223 yes his final GP was in fermo Italy before he came to the US and he placed 5th on a 125SX against the field of 250Fs.

[@GMANOUTDOORS33]

He should do that for sure!

[@joenobody2580]

That would be SICK !! A factory Star 125 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@davidbiagi2932]

Or race the 450 lol

[@think2cre81]

It was an awesome pass . Same with the outside pass Deegan made on vialle. It's racing .

[@Kingbuzz92]

That pass deegan made was insane! Jumped a jump you really don't see people hit and it was in a turn lol

[@joenobody2580]

Ask Hannah , Decoster, Omara, Bailey, RJ what they think of Andersons pass

[@amywarengo4748]

Magoo

[@Kawiboy]

There Ya Go. A REAL RACER right here 👊✌️

[@sand-motox32]

I’m not a professional racer, Anderson’s pass looked aggressive but clean to me

[@Ranger_Dog311]

it was dirty af wtf are you talking about ? Anderson has payback coming 👌

[@marmaleg5309]

I mean, it's not as clean as a pass like Tomac, Sexton, or Jett would have made, but I think it was far from "dirty".

[@wcz61]

That pass with Anderson is no different than the one with Deegan that’s called confidence. Never back off.

[@TransRights6969]

I agree, i mean is Chase suppose to ask for permission? This is racing!

[@wcz61]

It’s all about the bad Boy ! Anderson and upsetting corporate America Team Honda and the pampered pretty boys the Lawrence’s !

[@therealjd1503]

The pass by Ando was perfectly fine no question

[@skylerb7103]

Yo that was just a pass… I understand what you mean though.. love to see it!

[@nickgarrcia]

Yeah I agree. He saw the opening and went for it

[@noahmitchell5218]

Everyone as well as you spoke on it being hard track to pass. Anderson saw a pass opportunity and took it. Clean pass

[@davidrose9955]

It was a great pass

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

He made sure Hunter had to hit the break with that pass...

[@qaudracer_9969]

3:06 it is called rubbin racing

[@xclife211]

It's racing.Gotta get in where your fit in

[@chadnelson1777]

there’s a difference between cocky and confidence. Deegan is confident.

[@antoneperry5352]

He is both, pride comes before a fall.

[@Efemedio1]

It's an act, just like his Daddy protrayed during his freestyle days. All for the views! The Deegan's know how to market themselves.

[@chazzgonzalez1356]

@@Efemedio1he is who he is and people don’t like it, not his problem

[@dhprojects3296]

@@antoneperry5352 That quote is only applicable from a societal standpoint, not a specific individual.

[@patp2462]

You forgot a cry baby asshole to like his dad

[@jimmygbbqtv]

Im a 55yold busted up 80s. 90s mx racer. I may say. Brian D caused me many injuries trying to duplicate his tricks. Absolutely love watching Hayden dominate. Thats a Proud dad right there! And sporting brians number to boot! DNGR ZONE! 🔥

[@mlight120]

It was a good pass.

[@townsendYXZ]

I agree thats racing and what comes with it. Not oh my bad let me get out your way buddy go right ahead. Hunter could have ran it up on him a turn later

[@taylorhappe8026]

Jason passing Hunter I think it's pretty standard in that case because you need to respect your felow riders and the Lawrence brothers think everyone should get out of the way

[@slayer6936]

It was a great pass. Only a beta would think that was a dirty pass because I've seen a lot harder passes made. I think it's great for Deegs to stay in the 250 class as long as possible to work on his race craft. And it's confidence, not cockeness.

[@rodgallagher5566]

If Deegan wins 250 title, he should race that MXON!??

[@LifeWithTim1]

It was just a pass and a good one. He kept the throttle down and didn’t let Hunter close the door on him.

[@joeldepas9928]

"we have to many Joshs" lolol

[@David_peo1982]

The 21 just whats 2 win the pass was bit hard but rubbing is racing I like to see it as long as riders are safe

[@motoxmatt]

Deegan advice IMHO - "Always surpass your ability with humility because ability without humility is a liability". Josh is a great example of humility with ability.

[@waynecaudle2204]

Hunter passes pretty dirty himself so

[@kevinsnow9157]

Honestly if it wasn’t for deegan I wouldn’t even watch the motocross season anymore. 450 is as predictable as it was last year and haiden either crushes it , or crashes and still crushes it . Never know what he’s gonna say 😂😂 keeps me on the edge of my seat . Otherwise, shits boring .

[@ste_v1983]

With Sextons new confidence. He would run right with jett now. Hope we see it at SMX championship this year.

[@90saussiekid38]

He ran with jett all last year also... didn't get a win but 😂

[@coloradosportsrecycler9852]

People said MC was cocky.....

[@ET50rippha]

God bless you guys

[@daneg]

Ando's pass on Hunter was dirty-ish, but not enough to penalize. it's just kinda not smart on the risk-reward table to make such an aggressive pass early in the moto. at least not when you're already in the front. if you're working through the pack, you kinda have to take those chances (like Jett was doing when he got smacked by Bam Bam).

[@bollweevil8112]

Definitely not a dirty pass. There should be more contact in MX. Also, more air, this used to be a man’s sport

[@johnbshawnego1862]

Great video!

[@Bodie2020]

Jason’s pass wasn’t dirty. Doing a t-bone is dirty. Anyone who has any bike skills could have avoided it. Why are you so against people being different and themselves? Also why are you against hard racing? Unless they boot them into the bleachers, cross jumping or similar it isn’t dirty. If you push them wide and they have to let off it’s racing. The racing days that were the most fun for me was the days my closest competitor and I were bumping and stuffing each other.

[@JTBluey633]

My understanding is you get two years after winning a SX title now. I could be wrong though. What I thought it was changed to was win the coast, one year to defend that title, and then one year to run the opposite coast if wanted. Like I said, I could be wrong though. Maybe whatever I read, I read wrong.

[@MWA78]

Are Showing Deegs go down twice?? He only did that ones! I know it hurst to Talk good about a cocky kid but from a fan stand point hes so fun and exciting to watch since Bubba!!! I WILL not miss a race hes in PERIOD

[@Legalizeranch420]

Deegs hop on a 450 ironman justin barcia did it back in 2011 at unadilla on a factory honda. And barcia was riding for the factory geico Honda 250 team at the time.

[@Efemedio1]

Anderson's pass wasn't dirty. You only brought it because he is part Hispanic and from New Mexico! Too bad, too sad that blancito Hunter didn't like it!

[@localtoys731]

I dont buy Levi excuse he did better last year and it was the same story his home race.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Haiden should jump to the 450 for the final race. The private plane is just a tax write off.

[@antoneperry5352]

He better win, he has no excuses!

[@JamieJohnson-vg4dm]

Deegs is a funny mf😅😅 love the kid my favorite Rider

[@Kawiboy]

Dirty🤔 Come on Josh.. Lets just race. Wasn't even a question.. Coulda been a real old school move and he'da b down and I woulda been just fine with that as well.. It's Moto boyz.. Holy CRAP 🤡.. Let's GO! ✊🤙✌️

[@StevebuckBuck]

This is mx action right?

[@torry3086]

solid pass

[@joejordan5]

It would be pretty cool if Deegan race 450 moto a Ironman if he wins the title at buddes creek

[@ste_v1983]

Haiden should Come out with a bad ass 125 at ironman!! Braaaaaaaaaaaap

[@JPW328]

Better question is WHO’s RACING 250 at MX of NATIONS !?????

[@michaelhoward7652]

A lot of talk around about haiden going straight into surgery after smx, as deegan put it to get the hardware out of his wrist ,so hymas maybe coop down to a 250 or Levi ,deegan would be first pick if his fit for sure ,also hymas is injured so who knows .

[@JPW328]

@@michaelhoward7652 yeah that sucks for both Deegan and Chance. Both at top picks. Levi would be awesome. Hopefully Chase and either J Cooper or Anderson

[@shaylaboggs2435]

Welp today he won the 2024 championship 🥂🏆so you were correct

[@Ramons187]

Bro stop being so soft. Pass was aggressive but good and deegan speaks his mind. If it hurts your feelings 🤷‍♂️.

[@racer715]

Clean pass do it more often

[@BeauNeeley]

i think Hunter didn't to put him over the fence when given the chance😂

[@LeighDouglas-r1j]

Racing is Racing motocross is spot the gap fill it this option may not come again get it done, we don't want riders taking one another out but it happens. There is heat between Anderson and Laurence brothers it started in supercross boys will be boys let's go racing 🏁

[@kevinsmith1807]

Anderson pass wasn't nearly as dirty as Hunta's pass on Shimoda last...that was dirty...Karma.

[@DisasterTheoryX]

Yea it was a bit rough of a pass... but Hunter needs to find another gear so those things don't happen.

[@DuddyToh3]

Crazy how chase hasn’t made excuses since Jett has been hurt. Lmao he was never uncomfortable in the bike he was just getting dog walked by Jett and using it for an excuse. Lmao he’s had some great rides this year but it’s comical that people will take the bait and say it’s good to see him comfortable on the KTM now…he was riding just fine just not good enough to beat Jett

[@jayryan1956]

not only that when jett was winning everyone said its the most boring 450s has been and there is no competition to challenge him. everyone sucks in the 450s apart from maybe hunter and cooper.. the other guys arent really close to jett or chase but no one is saying anything while chase dominates lol

[@rogermelling8941]

20 years ago Hunter would of had his wheels blasted off and 20 years ago probably wouldn't moan about it. What are we gonna be doing in 10 years giving riders a 1 metre space to go round them ??? 🤔 of course not

[@Erick-di9gm]

Unless you're Johnny hopper

[@TheForthElement]

Jason Anderson will never be on Lawrence level. He has to do what he can to get infront. Dirty pass IMO

[@mjrybread]

I think Jason is just frustrated with coming in 4th mostly this year so he saw an opportunity and took it

[@guy_land_designer]

good pass, loved to see it.

[@kevintalbot8341]

COMEONMAN!!! OPEN DOOR POLICY, DONT OPEN THE DOOR IF YOU DONT WANT TO GET PASSED...THE END!!!!🤘😆🤘

[@Caldana1219]

I don’t think they should have a point out rule.

[@hung8969]

no offense but the reason your not a top guy is because you dont ride like jason... seems alot of the 10th and back guys always get passed this way... lmaooo jwalk videos prove it. dude gets passed like this 10 times in the first lap.& LEVI excuse of "i was tired" is a lie. dude did 8 positions better in the 2nd moto. how would you be tired and do better later in the day after a full moto. you dont. he was nervous.

[@leethomas556]

Sexton is faster without Jett in front of him lol

[@davidjessee7701]

Deegan is not Cocky at all!!! He’s confident and aggressive and that’s how he rides!!!! Since when is telling the truth and bragging on yourself a little considered being cocky????

[@leethomas556]

On the pass...I'll allow it.

[@williamsulcer5101]

Yamaha makes a 2025 yz125.. so Deegan could run a 125 if he wanted.

[@DanielHorton-q2i]

Deegan by far the greatest!!!

[@ste_v1983]

Anderson just don't like the brothers. But hey it's racing.

[@jeffgreissing6966]

He only turned it around because Jett is hurt and he still hasn’t proven he can win when all riders line up.

[@christhomas8414]

Deegan rides 450 at Ironman....

[@marcozuffada]

too early to say that😊

[@OneSon744]

250 titles don't matter that much. IMO Deegs should move up to 450's after winning this series and the Play offs. If he wins 1 but not the other stay in 250 till 2026. Main reason is the sport is so Dangerous! Why ride around in 250's taking that many more chances.

[@waynecaudle2204]

He’ll be barely 19 when SX starts he needs the time on the 250

[@Thudmoto]

Anderson "made a hole" & defiantly made a hard pass on Hunter. was it dirty? I say no. he had an wheel advantage. & forced Hunter to back off. they are riding for money after all. No harm no foul.

[@Adjust-Fire-jy3dy]

Chase Sexton would be in second place every moto if Jett Lawrence wasn't hurt. Jason Anderson: Straight up dick move because he is frustrated at his lack of talent. Haiden Deegan: Beast Mode! Haters gonna Hate.

[@waynecaudle2204]

He’s confident now cocky

[@stevekabel2016]

Dirty? No, very aggressive, yes.. my opinion.

[@richardvaldez9838]

Not dirty at all

[@ScottAllenSparks]

Just a pay back Anderson put on Hunter for taking Anderson out at salt lake and loosing the podium spot so Anderson did the same thing, took Hunter off the podium 👍🏻

[@mike23417]

who the hell can afford to buy new bikes?? that stuff is way too expensive.

[@dougmcgill0365]

Dirty? lol. Hard racing

[@rg807]

If that was a dirty pass, you need to sell your bike, hang up your boots, and pick up a sport like croquet.

[@gated320]

You can't wear a dress on a competitive Pro Motocross Race !

[@Dale-xm1se]

21 like 51

[@LeighDouglas-r1j]

Haiden won't be on 250 for long I expect no need to rush it 2026 450 thinking

[@thatguy.8932]

Is it just me, or anyone else think that sticking your tongue out is something we all stopped doing around 5 years old?? His dad does it also, WTF.....

[@Erick-di9gm]

Wow wish that was all I had to worry about.

[@flynbrian529]

its a good pass , just racing big boys

[@MWA78]

Washougal worst broadcast ever for the 250s. Both motos Deegan and vialle within a few seconds of each other and both motos there talking and showing riders in 15th and 16th place. The main story line was Deegan went 1.1 last year and want to see the best at there best. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TI SPLIT SCREEN??? DIRTY MY ASS HE WAS FASTER... PERIOD!

[@bsvmv]

This guy with L takes on deegan and Anderson. You must play soccer

[@jayspannerman9623]

I give Deegan a wrap he's a great rider., but I will stop watching the races because I'm sick of the BS around him.

[@Erick-di9gm]

Yeah star guys getting squashed by privateers.

[@13thJ]

The strategy that Chase is using won't work against jet He's gonna have to start upfront or watch jetts ass week after week

[@OtisFlint]

It's not a strategy, he just doesn't get holeshots.

[@13thJ]

@@OtisFlint I know but the media keeps telling us that it's a strategy And I'm sitting here going he should be taking advantage of the time jet is away to really push the first five laps and instead he's like chilling out and I think he's getting false confidence I think when jet comes back he's got a whole shot and then Chase is gonna be trying to catch up and he'll make mistakes and we'll be right back where we were I don't think people around him are the sharpest tools in the shed

[@ET50rippha]

God bless you guys