Cooper Webb Snatches Win at Arlington Supercross Thriller

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Haiden Deegan Battles to 250SX Victory

ARLINGTON, TX – February 23, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb pulled off the win at an Arlington Supercross event that came down to a battle on the final lap of the final Race. With (6-1-1) Triple Crown Race scores, it was Webb’s seventh overall win inside AT&T Stadium; he now holds sole control of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship points lead.

Arlington Supercross

AT&T Stadium delivered outstanding racing at Round 7 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. It was the season’s second Triple Crown-format event, which totals the scores from three Races to determine the overall finishing positions. Cooper Webb has now won 7 of the last 9 Arlington Supercross events.

Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen earned second overall with (1-5-3) Race scores; Roczen led Race 3 early but wasn’t able to hold on for the overall. The heartbreak of the night was with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton and a (3-2-5) for third overall. Sexton missed out on the overall victory only due to running into Webb and crashing on the final lap of the night. The Western Divisional 250SX Class returned to racing and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan had the pace for two come-from-behind rides to take the event win, and division points lead, with (1-1-2) Race scores.

Cooper Webb - First place 450SX class - Arlington Supercross

First place 450SX Class

“It was a great battle. Chase and I were coming through the pack, and we were going for it. We got around Kenny and then the battle was on. He made that mistake and stalled it [and gave up the lead], and I actually ended up stalling myself. It was a duel until the end. I felt a little something [nudge me] at the end, and then I heard the crowd, and I was just in disbelief like everyone else. I can’t believe it. It’s a lot of luck there. Maybe I’m [Cowboy’s Owner] Jerry’s grandson I didn’t know about.” – Cooper Webb

Ken Roczen - Second place 450SX class - Arlington Supercross

Second place 450SX Class

“What a battle! First off, plain and simple, I’m not fast enough. I need to find a couple of tenths [of a second]. I messed up the [Race 2] start, which really hurt me for the overall. Towards the end [of Race 3] I was leading, Chase was a little bit faster, Cooper was a little bit faster… There was just a lot of madness going on, but in the end, it’s still fun to be in the battle. With these three [Triple Crown] races, a lot of things can happen and I’ll take a second place. I’m losing a few points but at the same time we’ve been on the podium so much. I’m just going to keep doing the same thing as I have been. I’ll go back home, work on a bit of speed… and I’m just going to keep chipping away and see where it takes me.” – Ken Roczen (#94 in photo)

Chase Sexton - Third place 450SX class - Arlington Supercross

Third place 450SX Class

“There’s not much to say. It’s pretty embarrassing: stalling it, going down, losing the overall. It’s just not going to cut it. We’ve got a lot of work to do, go work on the bike and myself, and come back for Daytona.” – Chase Sexton

The Western Divisional 250SX Class made history when, for the first time in the Triple-Crown era, the division competed in back-to-back Triple Crowns after taking two weeks off for the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class. Deegan took the win, his second of the season. Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha’s Coty Schock earned his first professional podium with (2-4-6) Race scores. With the Triple Crown’s three-race scoring, Schock’s second-place overall result came down to the final corner in Race 3. With Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Michael Mosiman on his rear fender, Shock held his sixth-place position to earn the overall podium spot. Had Mosiman passed, it would have dropped Schock back to fourth overall. Mosiman grabbed the final podium spot with (3-2-7) finishes.

Haiden Deegan - First place 250SX class - Arlington Supercross

First place 250SX Class

“I’m just going to keep working, keep getting better, it’s all I can work on. Had to run the – [Holds up helmet with a custom paint job on the back] – right here we got the Trump on the [Army] tank for Military Appreciation. Love the troops, thank you for your support, this one’s for you guys, baby!” – Haiden Deegan

Coty Schock - Second place 250SX class - Arlington Supercross

Second place 250SX Class

“We’re broadcast as a big team, but we do a lot with a little. It’s a little shop based out of South Carolina. We put in the work and it’s cool to finally put it up on the box for these guys. Thanks to the whole team… I’m not going to say I was a nobody growing up, but I wasn’t that guy and I am now. It’s surreal and yeah, we did it.” – Coty Schock (#37 in photo), when asked how it felt to get on the podium as a privateer.

Michael Mosiman - Third place 250SX class - Arlington Supercross

Third place 250SX Class

“Man, there’s a sense of relief. There’s been so much work put in and so many people who have believed in me, even at times when I didn’t myself. To get back to this place, to get back on the podium and have to learn how to spray champagne again, it’s hard to put into words. I’ve been to some pretty low places and now to be here it’s great, and it’s just the beginning.” – Michael Mosiman, when asked about the long road back to the podium again.

Cole Davies - Seventh place 250SX class - Arlington Supercross

Seventh place 250SX Class

“I qualified [fastest] and came into the night show really confident, but it’s just been downhill from there. I struggled in the first Race; in the second one I went down on the start, then I got ran over, then crashed again and my bike landed on my ankle. I was a bit banged up going into the last one, but I reset and regrouped. I had 17th gate pick and I really had to make that work. I came out [of the first turn] in second; it was a pretty good start from out there. It was a real good re-group and good last moto.” – Rookie Cole Davies, who finished seventh overall with (4-17-1) Race results.

The Arlington Supercross marked the annual Military Appreciation race at which teams display bike graphics and gear designs that honor the United States armed forces. Military Veterans and active duty service members are also honored throughout the event. Arlington paid title points to both the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship as well as toward the SMX World Championship™. The SMX League™ delivers post-season action in September with two Playoffs and one SMX World Championship. The 450SMX Class Champion receives a purse payout of one million dollars; the 250SMX Class Champion takes home $500,000 with the title.

Live coverage of every SMX World Championship round is available worldwide. In the US, each event streams live and on-demand on Peacock. NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms also show select events, with an encore presentation of each race on the Monday following the event at 1:00p.m. ET on CNBC. A Spanish-language presentation is available live on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels. The SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) provides live coverage outside the US with the option of English, Spanish and French-language presentations. NBC Sports Audio covers the races live through SiriusXM Channel 85.

The Supercross season heads to Florida for the Daytona Supercross at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday March 1st. The event will mark the return of the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class as well as the second SMX Next race where the sport’s stars of tomorrow will compete in front of the venue’s grandstand filled with race fans. For full race results, video highlights, race news, and ticket sales please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

Click 450SX Class podium image below for full results

450SX class podium - Arlington Supercross

450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Ken Roczen, Cooper Webb, and Chase Sexton.

Click 250SX Class podium image below for full results

250SX class podium - Arlington Supercross

250SX Class podium (riders left to right) Coty Schock, Haiden Deegan, and Michael Mosiman.


450SX Class Highlights

250SX Class Highlights

Post Race Press Conference


Media Contacts:
Sean Brennen
Feld Motor Sports – PR Director – Supercross
[email protected]

About Feld Motor Sports:

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About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About the SMX World Championship:

The SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About the American Motorcyclist Association:

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

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