Haiden Deegan leads Ridgedale 450 Moto 1 as Jorge Prado pushes for podium

Haiden Deegan took the holeshot in Moto 1 of the 450 class at Thunder Ridge on September 27, 2026, maintaining a steady lead over Ken Roczen. Points leader Jorge Prado, who struggled at the start, improved to sixth position by the end of the first lap and pressured Cooper Webb for a top five spot. Deegan's primary competition lies in the upcoming Moto 2, where he needs another strong performance to secure the overall win as Prado aims to finish higher on the podium. Lapped traffic became an issue for Roczen, impacting his race strategy.

• 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Haiden Deegan wins Ridgedale 450 Moto 1, Jorge Prado finishes fifth