✦ The Big One
Haiden Deegan Goes 450
The most anticipated move in recent memory. After winning five championships on a 250, Deegan makes his 450 outdoor debut at Fox Raceway on May 30. His father Brian has been explicit: train to win, not to see how he stacks up.
✦ The Favourite
Jett Lawrence Hunts the Double
IF he returns from ankle surgery
Jett Lawrence is the defending 450MX champion and the overwhelming favourite — but an ankle fracture (talus and navicular) has kept him out all of supercross. His return timeline for outdoors is the biggest question of the summer.
✦ The Comeback
Eli Tomac Outdoors
Tomac leads the 450SX standings and is riding some of the best motocross of his career. His outdoor form has been elite in recent seasons and a title defence on the KTM 450SXF would cement his legacy further.