Christian Craig Returning to Star Yamaha? How this Could Shape Haiden Deegan's Move to 450s 9

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Welcome back to another episode of rumormill! This week we discuss Christian Craig returning to Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, what his role is beyond racing, what Star's entire 2025 lineup looks like, and how this could all shape Haiden Deegan's 450 future?

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OneFiftyFive
3 months ago

Just out of curiosity. The SMX championships are counted by the AMA unlike some of the FIM World titles from years ago. With that, if Haiden wins a Supercross East/West title he would get one year to defend it. How does that work with the SMX title? Is this his one year to defend that and he cannot defend it next year if he wins it again? 

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stevenwilliams
3 months ago

Very interesting and well thought out scenario.

I hope it plays out this way and makes Haiden more successful so we don’t see Jett just dominate the next 5-7 years

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Moto Braap
3 months ago

Yeah well done thinking, I didn’t want to see Christian just phase out with his natural talent that won’t fade and he can give others the insight and technique edge others teams are looking for guys like him to do (and to have him still be racing and testing is rare too compared to guys like Ryno for Forkner or even O’Mara).  Although, it was a cool surprise to see Tickle tester back for a go.  Not too late for Canard to run top 10 with his positive attitude and determination.  Can’t think of any other rider consulters.  Edit Hayes bringing the heat for Hunta with southern charm and experience.  Musquin, Cobra, or Wey?  I guess Chizz is an on the job trainer by now.  Up until now I thought maybe Tomac would fill into the mentor role at the farm but his home is back west and he may not be as close to Deegs like Craig is.  Whether you are a Deegan fan or not I think people want to see him get spicy and give the other top talent a challenge since at this point people are seeing that he can.

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Radical
3 months ago

I have nothing against Husqvarna, but I always felt Craig and Yamaha were a good fit.  Welcome back to BluCru!

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denyfuhrmann
3 months ago

Is the Star Racing team moving from Thor to O'Neal for 2025? Or misunderstood with Justin Cooper possibly moving to O'Neal gear for 2025?

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Moto Braap
3 months ago

I hope the teams are watching this video so they can get some good advice and tips.  Now we finally got some answers when a rider talks about his “program”.