Haiden Deegan extends 250 West points lead with Seattle win

Deegan fends off Levi Kitchen in thrilling battle at Lumen Field

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Haiden Deegan held off a hard-charging Levi Kitchen to win his fifth race in six rounds of the 2026 Supercross 250 West championship. The victory extends Deegan's points lead to 35 over second-place Max Anstie, who finished third in Seattle.

Why it matters

Deegan's dominant start to the season has put him in a strong position to claim his first 250 Supercross title, but Kitchen's performance shows he will provide stiff competition in the remaining races. The 250 West class has been one of the most exciting divisions in Supercross this year.

The details

Deegan and Kitchen swapped the lead multiple times in the feature race, providing an epic battle for the fans at Lumen Field. Kitchen took the lead on Lap 10 but Deegan regained it and held on for the victory. Anstie's third-place finish was an important result after a few inconsistent rounds, keeping him within striking distance of Deegan in the championship.

  • Deegan has won 5 of the 6 250 West rounds so far in 2026.
  • The 250 West class has one more standalone race at Denver before joining the 250 East riders for three East/West Showdown events.
  • Deegan holds a 35-point lead over Anstie in the 250 West championship standings.

The players

Haiden Deegan

The 19-year-old Yamaha rider has dominated the 250 West class so far in 2026, winning 5 of the 6 rounds and building a 35-point lead in the championship standings.

Levi Kitchen

The hometown Kawasaki rider put up a fierce challenge to Deegan in Seattle, swapping the lead with him multiple times before finishing second.

Max Anstie

The Yamaha rider finished third in Seattle, his second podium of the season, to remain second in the 250 West points standings.

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What they’re saying

“Levi really pushed me hard today. It was an awesome battle and I'm glad we could put on a good show for the fans in Seattle.”

— Haiden Deegan (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

The 250 West class has one more standalone race at Denver before joining the 250 East riders for three East/West Showdown events to close out the Supercross season.

The takeaway

Deegan's dominant start to the season has put him in a strong position to claim his first 250 Supercross title, but the 250 West class has provided some of the most exciting racing of the year, with Kitchen emerging as a true challenger to Deegan's supremacy.