Washougal National: Sexton Dominates, Deegan Edges Out Vialle in a Thriller

The Pro Motocross championship rolled into the scenic Washougal MX Park for a red-hot round under the summer sun. The "Military Appreciation Race" lived up to its name with a passionate atmosphere, and the on-track fireworks were just as intense.

Chase Sexton captured his third straight 1-1 sweep for his fourth win of the summer. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Sexton Storms to Fourth Win

In the premier 450 class, Chase Sexton (Red Bull KTM) continued his dominance, securing his third straight 1-1 moto sweep for his fourth victory of the season. Early struggles with starts didn't hold him back, as Sexton carved his way through the pack with impressive pace.

Aaron Plessinger equaled his career-best result with a runner-up effort. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

A late-race mistake by teammate Aaron Plessinger (Red Bull KTM) in moto one gifted Sexton the lead, and he never looked back. Jason Anderson (Monster Energy Kawasaki) finally landed on the podium for the first time this year with a strong second moto performance, placing third overall.

Jason Anderson earned his first podium result of the season in third. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Deegan Holds Off Vialle in 250 Class Thriller

Haiden Deegan made his return to the top of the podium with his fifth win. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The 250 class was a nail-biter, with championship leader Haiden Deegan (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) edging out Tom Vialle (Red Bull KTM) after a tiebreaker. Both riders matched 2-1 finishes, but a second-moto pass by Deegan secured him the win and extended his points lead to 53 points.

A second moto tiebreaker forced Tom Vialle to settle for a runner-up finish. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Jo Shimoda (Team Honda HRC) continued his consistent run with a third-place finish overall.

Jo Shimoda finished on the podium for the third time in four races. Photo Credit: MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Key Moments:

• Sexton's Mid-Race Charge: Starting outside the top 10 in moto one, Sexton displayed impressive speed, battling his way to the front and eventually taking the lead with just a few laps to go.
• Plessinger's Moto One Mishap: A late-race stall by Plessinger handed the lead to Sexton, who capitalized on the opportunity to secure the moto win.
• Deegan's Moto Two Pass: After a first-moto miscue, Deegan bounced back with a crucial pass on Vialle in the second moto, ultimately giving him the edge in the tiebreaker.

Looking Ahead:

The Pro Motocross championship takes a break for two weekends before returning to action on August 10th at the legendary Unadilla MX for round nine. The passionate fans and challenging Unadilla track promise another exciting chapter in the championship chase. Get tickets at www.MOTO.events