Haiden Deegan penalized seven positions for cutting Thunder Valley track in Moto 1

LAKEWOOD, Colorado: Haiden Deegan crossed under the checkers in the fourth position in Moto 1 at Thunder Valley Motocross Park, but was penalized seven spots for continuously cutting the course.

Deegan implemented a line at the top of the track that was originally marked by boundary markers, but early in the race, those were pressed to the ground. Still visible, Deegan rode well to the left of those markers, which allowed him to close the distance on the leader Jett Lawrence.

The penalty dropped Deegan to 11th in the standings, calling into question his ability to score his second overall podium.

“There ain’t no markers, so it’s chill,” Deegan said while being interviewed for apparently finishing fourth. “Let’s catch them everywhere else too. Alright. We’ll see.”