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Haiden Deegan sweeps 2026 Supermotocross Playoff 1 in Columbus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:26 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Haiden Deegan sweeps 2026 Supermotocross Playoff 1 in Columbus

Summary

Haiden Deegan claimed victory in both 450SMX motos at the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs in Columbus on September 16. The race was significantly affected by rain, leading to muddy track conditions that required moto durations to be shortened. Deegan's win marks his first in the premier class, achieving a 17.2-second lead in the first moto and a 17.1-second lead in the second. Ken Roczen finished second in both motos, while Jorge Prado took third in the first and fourth in the second. Hunter Lawrence, the top seed, faced difficulties, finishing 21st in the first moto and 8th in the second. The Playoffs continue on September 19 in Los Angeles, where points awarded will be doubled.

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By the Numbers

•Haiden Deegan wins both motos in rainy conditions in Columbus.
•Ken Roczen secures second place in both motos.
•Hunter Lawrence finishes 21st and 8th after crashes.
•Jorge Prado holds the standings lead with 42 points.
•Next event in Los Angeles on September 19 with double points.

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What they're saying

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Getting muddy in Columbus Rain turned Historic Crew Stadium into a mud pit for the opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs in Columbus, and Haiden Deegan capitalized. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider swept both 450SMX motos for his first premier class victory in just his 12th career start, while top seed Hunter Lawrence's afternoon fell apart on the ground. [cuttext][/cuttext] Track conditions forced officials to shorten each class's first moto to 15 m
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