Mosiman Earns First 250MX Podium of the Season at RedBud
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Michael Mosiman finishes third overall, with Haiden Deegan overcoming adversity for a top-five finish / Jul 7, 2025 /
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Michael Mosiman continued his upward trend, earning a third-place overall finish (4-4) at Round 6 of the Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud MX in Buchanan, Michigan. Haiden Deegan rebounded from a tough first moto to finish second in Moto 2 and end the day fifth overall (14-2), maintaining a healthy lead in the 250MX Championship. Nate Thrasher also overcame challenges to finish 11th overall (7-15). The weekend also featured the SMX Next – Motocross RedBud Combine, with Carson Wood showing speed and resilience to finish seventh overall (10-6).
It was a classic Pro Motocross Fourth of July weekend at the RedBud National, with a packed crowd and conditions that also tested riders and machines, with the heat, humidity, and a deeply rutted track. Mosiman qualified seventh, and although he didn't get the start he was hoping for inside the top 10, he made his way to fifth by Lap 5. He battled for position and kept pushing, making his way to fourth mid-moto, where he would finish. In Moto 2, he started inside the top five but dropped back to sixth early. Mosiman made his way to third on Lap 2 after a couple of riders went down, and continued to push, making the pass for second a few laps later. As the race wore on, he lost some time on the leader and, with five laps remaining, had a tipover, dropping him back to third. He was passed by his teammate on the following lap, but rode on to finish fourth and secure his first overall 250MX podium this season, which was also his first outdoor podium with the team.
Despite feeling sore from his handlebar hitting his leg during a crash in the second qualifying session, Deegan soldiered on for the motos and was second in the combined times. In Moto 1, he found himself 12th after the opening lap and charged to seventh by Lap 3 before a tipover had him rejoining in ninth. Undeterred, the Californian went back to work and fought his way to fifth, but had another crash and ultimately finished 14th. In Moto 2, Deegan was ninth after the opening lap and quickly advanced to fourth. He had a tipover that set him back to fifth, but the reigning 250MX Champion kept pushing on and claimed the runner-up spot in the final laps to score valuable points with the second-place finish. Deegan heads into the latter half of the season with a 38-point advantage in the 250MX standings and a 96-point lead in the combined 250SMX points.
After qualifying ninth, Thrasher got a great start to the first moto inside the top five. He dropped back to eighth but ran a strong pace and regained seventh, where he would finish. In Moto 2, he unfortunately crashed in the second corner and was 33rd on the opening lap. Unwilling to quit, Thrasher fought his way through to 15th in the challenging conditions, securing 11th overall with his efforts.
At Friday’s SMX Next - Motocross RedBud Combine, Wood showed strength from the start, topping the timesheets in both qualifying sessions and grabbing the holeshot in Moto 1. He led most of the moto before a crash with four laps to go, which ultimately had him finishing 10th. Wood got another good start to Moto 2 inside the top five, but found himself on the ground in turn two and 21st after the opening lap. The young rider from Florida put his head down and charged back to sixth to finish seventh overall.
Round 7 of Pro Motocross – and Round 24 of the SuperMotocross World Championship – is up next, with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team heading to the Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota, for the Spring Creek National on July 12.
Wil Hahn – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team General Manager
“It was a tough day for Haiden with the crash in Q2, and having another hard crash in Moto 1, but he rebounded in the second moto to finish second. Nate showed big improvements all day and unfortunately was in a pile-up in turn two in Moto 2. Michael brought great speed and consistency, and grabbed his first podium of the season! Carson was fast all day at the Moto Combine. He had a crash in both motos, but never quit. We’re looking forward to Millville next weekend.”
Haiden Deegan – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #1
“I was able to finish second in the second moto. I was a little beat up. The track was rough, and the pain was gnarly going through all those bumps. It is what it is. On days like this, we need to recover through the races and try our best. We get to leave with a big points lead. We’ll hopefully come out swinging next weekend.”
Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #93
“It was a good race. It’s great to be at RedBud. It’s been three years since I’ve raced here, so it was cool to come back to a place where you have many years' worth of memories. I felt pretty good on the bike. I wasn’t super fast in qualifying, but I felt solid. In the first moto, I had to come from around eighth or ninth and made some good passes to get up to fourth, so I was stoked with that. In Moto 2, I got a little better start and was able to ride my way into second, with some guys going down. I was in a really good spot. I was pressuring Jo (Shimoda) there for a little bit. I made a brief run at him, but this heat definitely took something out of me. I was regrouping and then made a small mistake and had a small crash. I was back to third, then Haiden got me. I’m stoked to get on the podium; it’s been a lot of hard work to get here. I’m stoked about the progress we’re making and the bike. I’m really happy with the team.”
Nate Thrasher – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #41
“It was a better day for me at RedBud. I’m starting to feel the pace coming back. I had a little tipover in Moto 2, but I gave it everything I had and pushed for a solid result. So it was a positive weekend. We’re just going to keep making baby steps to where I want to be.”
Carson Wood – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #260
“It was a good day at the RedBud Moto Combine. I was the fastest qualifier in both sessions and felt great on the track. In Moto 1, I pulled the holeshot and led most of the race, but I had a crash with four laps to go that cost me some time, and I ended up 10th. In Moto 2, I came out third but unfortunately went down in the second turn, which put me last. I was able to charge back to sixth and finish seventh overall. My speed was there, and my endurance was better. I just have to keep it on two wheels. I’m happy to leave here healthy and to learn a lot. I can’t wait for Loretta Lynn’s.”
2025 Pro Motocross RedBud National 250MX Results
2025 Pro Motocross 250MX Championship Standings
2025 SuperMotocross World Championship 250SMX Combined Points Standings
2025 SMX Next - Motocross RedBud Combine Overall Results
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