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Feb222025

Deegan suggests introduction of 250 class age limit

 

'You don't want to take jabs at people for how long they've been in the class.'

250SX West title prospect Haiden Deegan has suggested the introduction of an age limit for the quarter-liter category in future, his opinion being that it would promote rides for the younger generation in the class.

Deegan, 19, made it clear that he wasn’t taking aim at anyone in particular when questioned on the topic post-race in Glendale – that main event won by 250 veteran Jordon Smith.

“You don’t want to take jabs at people for how long they’ve been in the class, but I don’t know…” the two-time 250SMX and defending 250MX champion explained. “I honestly think the class should have an age limit on it just so the younger generation has opportunity to get rides.”

Deegan reiterated that while he is in favor of the regional championships in Monster Energy Supercross to introduce age limits – which could bring the US series more in line with the MX2 World Championship’s maximum age of 23 years – he maintains respect for the aging group of riders setting high standards in the premier class.

“That’s no jab for anybody, that’s just my thought,” he added. “But besides that, the 450 class, I mean if you’re fit and healthy at an old age, you still could pull it off.”

The western division of 250SX – which will resume this Saturday in Arlington – is currently led by teenage revelation Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM) ahead of Smith, with Deegan currently third. The trio are separated by just three points following the opening four rounds and a two-week break in the series.

250SX East has Deegan’s Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing teammate and Tampa winner Max Anstie atop the point-standings at 31 years of age following the opening two rounds of the division.

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