Haiden Deegan surges to four-second lead in St. Louis East/West Showdown

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Haiden Deegan, the dominant rider in the 250 class, jumped out to an early lead in the East/West Showdown heat race at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Deegan briefly went off course on Lap 2 but maintained his lead, with Lux Turner and Maximus Vohland rounding out the top three positions.

Why it matters

The East/West Showdown is a highly anticipated event that pits the top riders from the 250 East and 250 West divisions against each other in a winner-take-all format. Deegan is looking to avenge a previous defeat in this event, making his early dominance all the more significant.

The details

Deegan took the holeshot and quickly built up a four-second lead over the rest of the field. Despite briefly going off course on Lap 2, he was able to maintain his position at the front of the pack. Lux Turner settled into second place, with Maximus Vohland rounding out the top three.

• The East/West Showdown heat race took place on April 4, 2026.
• Deegan jumped out to an early lead at the start of the race.

What’s next

The winner of the East/West Showdown heat race will advance to the main event, where they will face off against the best riders from both the East and West divisions.