LOS ANGELES — Action sports icon Brian Deegan will join the Nitrocross Group E field at its upcoming November 10-11 Phoenix doubleheader at Wild Horse Pass Motorsport Park.
He will pilot the Dreyer & Reinbold JC No. 38 1,000+ hp-equivalent FC1-X. This will bring Deegan’s talent and expertise to Nitrocross’ marquee top class for the first time.
Deegan, a household name in the action sports world, has spent his career pushing the limits of what is possible in freestyle motocross, rallycross, and off-road racing.Â
He has consistently demonstrated his exceptional driving skills across multiple different disciplines and is excited to make his Nitrocross Group E debut with the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing roster.
“I’m really looking forward to this new challenge,” Deegan said. “Nitrocross is a whole different animal, but I love pushing my limits and trying new things. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has a strong track record winning the team championship along with going 1-2-3 in the driver’s championships, and I believe this partnership will be a winning one.”
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Deegan stands as one of the most decorated freestyle motocross (FMX) riders in X Games history, boasting an impressive collection of achievements. In all of X Games competition he sits with a remarkable tally of 16 medals including four gold medals at the X Games. His extraordinary skills and unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of the sport have cemented his legendary status among action sports enthusiasts.
Notably, his versatility as a competitor extends beyond freestyle motocross, as he clinched a gold medal in rallycross, showcasing his adaptability and ability to conquer multiple disciplines within motorsports.
In 2009, Deegan made a daring switch from two wheels to four, venturing into the heart-pounding world of short course off-road racing in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series’ Unlimited Lites division. Deegan conquered this new frontier by ultimately clinching the championship.
In 2011, he solidified his prowess by winning the world championship race at Wisconsin’s Crandon Int’l Off-Road Raceway in the Traxxas TORC Series, further establishing his dominance in the discipline.
Deegan’s racing journey didn’t stop there; he went on to win the Pro Lite Unlimited and Pro 2 class championships in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, showcasing his versatility and adaptability as a formidable force in off-road racing. Additionally, Deegan’s competitive spirit led him to the Global RallyCross Championship, where he finished as the runner-up in the championship in 2012 and secured a third-place finish in 2016, underlining his ability to excel in diverse motorsport arenas.
Deegan, who has prior experience in Nitrocross’ Side-by-Sides division, is now stepping up to race in its Group E top class, where he will face off against the world’s best in rallycross. The stacked field includes Deegan’s longtime rival Travis Pastrana, who topped the Round Two podium in Utah.
Reigning Nitrocross champion and Round Three winner, Robin Larsson Is also confirmed, along with European rallycross champion Andreas Bakkerud.
Round One winner Fraser McConnell and current standings leader Kevin Eriksson will also be competing.Â
Rounding out the Group E field is Benito Guerra, a versatile driver with experience in WRC and Race of Champions, along with Oliver Eriksson, Conner Martell and Oliver Bennett.