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The FIM World Supercross Championship just announced a massive addition for round 2 of the championship in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan will make his debut in the championship on November 8. He will be a wildcard entry in SX2 (250).
“I’m pumped to be heading overseas for the first time with World Supercross,” Deegan said in the announcement. “I can’t wait to meet new fans and grow our fanbase internationally. I’m looking forward to some great racing and good battles. Argentina – get ready, it’s going to be a good one.”
Brian Deegan said: “We’re really looking forward to attending World Supercross for the first time and meeting our international fans. We’ll be doing a Deegan VIP experience for those who want to hang out, and we can’t wait to make the trip. We’ll be filming everything to share the experience with all of our fans – see you soon!”
Deegan’s arrival adds to what is already the strongest World Supercross lineup in history. The SX1 class will see the likes of Jason Anderson, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Justin Hill, Tom Vialle and Justin Cooper, while in SX2, reigning champion Shane McElrath will face off against Max Anstie and more.
Tom Burwell, CEO of the World Supercross Championship, added: “Haiden Deegan is one of the most talked-about riders in the sport, and his decision to debut internationally with World Supercross is a massive statement. It’s proof that we’re the stage the world’s best riders want to be on. Fans in Buenos Aires will witness history when Haiden lines up as part of our strongest ever rider roster.”
Deegan, who broke his collarbone when he tried to block pass/take out championship leader Jo Shimoda in an attempt to gain more championship points and both riders went down at the SuperMotocross Playoffs season finale in Las Vegas, will attempt to race for Team USA at the Motocross of Nations next weekend at Ironman.
The 2025 FIM World Championship starts in Kuala Lumpur on October 18.
