“Haiden Deegan Throws Verbal Jab After Dominant 250SX Win in Denver: ‘Cole Just Wasn’t Tough Enough for the Battle’”
Haiden Deegan Unleashes Bold Statement After 250SX Denver Victory, Dismissing Teammate Cole Davies’ Grit
Haiden Deegan didn’t just win the 250SX West showdown in Denver — he made a statement. And not just on the track.
Following a physical and high-stakes battle that saw Deegan slam his teammate Cole Davies off the racing line in the final laps to clinch both the race victory and the 250SX West championship, the Star Racing Yamaha rider wasted no time turning up the heat in his post-race comments.
“Look, I knew it was going to come down to a fight, and I was ready to throw down. Cole just wasn’t tough enough for the battle. That’s racing,” Deegan said bluntly in his post-race interview. “If you’re not ready to dig deep and get aggressive, you’re in the wrong class.”
The moment that sparked the controversy came with just two laps to go, when Deegan aggressively passed Davies, pushing him off the main line in what many are calling a borderline move. While some fans applauded the grit, others questioned the sportsmanship, especially considering the two are teammates under the same factory tent.
The AMA reviewed the incident but deemed the move legal, allowing Deegan to walk away not just with the win, but the 250SX West championship title.
Davies, visibly frustrated after the race, offered a cooler perspective. “It’s racing. He did what he had to do, I guess,” Davies said. “I’ll remember that.”
But Deegan clearly wanted to make more than just a championship statement — he wanted to assert dominance in the field. “Everyone out here talks about respect and clean racing. That’s cool — until a title is on the line. Then it’s war.”
The win marks a defining moment in Deegan’s career, and the rising star has now added fuel to a rivalry that could ignite future showdowns in outdoor motocross or next year’s Supercross season.
If Cole Davies wasn’t ready for the battle in Denver, Deegan has made one thing clear: he is — and he’ll bring the heat with him every time.
