Cole Davies wins holeshot in St. Louis East/West Showdown

Haiden Deegan looks to rebound after being stripped of victory in first Showdown

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:06am

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In the 250 class race of the St. Louis East/West Showdown, Cole Davies got the holeshot and early lead, while Haiden Deegan fought his way up to second place after starting fifth. Deegan is seeking redemption after being disqualified from winning the first East/West Showdown event for cutting the track.

Why it matters

The East/West Showdown is a highly anticipated event that pits the top 250 riders from the East and West regions against each other. Deegan's disqualification in the first Showdown was controversial, and he will be looking to prove he has the speed to win this rematch.

The details

Cole Davies grabbed the holeshot at the start, with Haiden Deegan working his way up from fifth place to second by Lap 2. Seth Hammaker and Nick Romano briefly ran in the top three before Deegan moved into second.

  • The 250 class race took place on April 5, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The players

Cole Davies

A top 250 class rider who won the holeshot and early lead in the St. Louis East/West Showdown.

Haiden Deegan

A 250 class rider who is seeking redemption after being stripped of the victory in the first East/West Showdown event for cutting the track.

Seth Hammaker

A 250 class rider who briefly ran in the top three before being passed by Deegan.

Nick Romano

A 250 class rider who briefly ran in the top three before being passed by Deegan.

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What’s next

The second East/West Showdown race will determine the overall winner of the event.

The takeaway

Haiden Deegan will be highly motivated to prove his speed and earn a redemptive victory in the rematch after the controversy of the first East/West Showdown.