Tom Vialle finally held off Haiden Deegan to take his second moto win of the year and a performance that was supposed to be the norm this season – Deegan and Vialle duelling out front! Vialle had led six motos prior to this and only won one but kept the pace and kept it on two wheels this time despite a charge from Deegan after a tip-over.
Deegan tips it over 👀 #ProMotocross #SMX #WashougalMX pic.twitter.com/oRnnzww1vU
— Pro Motocross (@ProMotocross) July 20, 2024
After a lap time battle and a fluctuating gap of 3-4 seconds, Deegan made a small mistake with a couple of laps to go and both riders could relax to get ready for the rematch in moto two.
Levi Kitchen had an awful start and finished 12th with Hymas 8th despite the ankle injury.
Haiden Deegan put it to Tom Vialle in race two as the duo again separated themselves from the rest with Vialle edging the holeshot from Deegan but halfway through the moto Deegan made the pass and pushed the pace high enough to make Vialle settle for second.
Deegan takes the lead by force 💨#ProMotocross #SMX #WashougalMX pic.twitter.com/aqld6pKV9J
— Pro Motocross (@ProMotocross) July 20, 2024
Once again Deegan pushed his competition to breaking point making them give up hopes of the win. He wants to win more than anyone else. This is RC style.
Deegan said: “We made a little different bike set-up and it made a world of difference. That was awesome, we broke a good gap.”
