It was a dramatic night of racing in St. Louis, and the spotlight quickly turned to Levi Kitchen after a second moto clash with Haiden Deegan. The incident, which saw both riders hit the ground, left fans divided and stirred plenty of debate as the series moves towards its climax in Las Vegas.
Kitchen had already endured a tough day, suffering a start crash in practice that left him sore but still able to line up for the motos. The tension boiled over in moto two when Kitchen and Deegan tangled seeing both hit the deck. With championship points and significant prize money on the line, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Kitchen has now addressed the situation directly, acknowledging the controversy but making his stance clear:
“Wild night of racing in St. Louis. Was happy to be healthy after the start crash in practice just pretty sore. As far as the incident in moto 2 there’s a lot of money on the line. Had I stayed up and got on the podium I’d be back in this thing with an opportunity to make great money in Vegas. Love me or hate me I’m racing for myself and myself only. Thanks to the people who support me. See you in Vegas.”
Kitchen’s comments underline the pressure riders face as the championship nears its finale. With the Vegas showdown still to come, he remains focused on his own results, regardless of outside opinion.
One thing is certain: the rivalry and intensity between Kitchen and Deegan has only added fuel to the fire in an already dramatic season. All eyes will now turn to Las Vegas, where both riders will have another chance to settle things on the track.
