Brian Deegan will be a part of Nitrocross for the Phoenix doubleheader at Wild Horse Pass within the No. 38 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing FC1-X November 10-11 within the Group E division. This will likely be Deegan’s first try within the premier division of the closed-course rally collection created by Travis Pastrana.

Deegan will race as teammate to Robin Larsson and Andreas Bakkerud, who at present sit first and second within the championship standings respectively.

“I’m really looking forward to this new challenge,” Deegan mentioned in a press launch. “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.”

Deegan, father of the inaugural SuperMotcross 250 champion Haiden Deegan, first made his title in freestyle and grime bike racing but in addition has expertise in closed-course stadium truck racing and rallycross. Deegan gained the Pro 2 division of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing collection in 2011, 2012 and 2014. He was additionally a three-time champion there within the Pro Lite Unlimited division (2009, 2011 and 2013).

Deegan additionally has expertise within the Global RallyCross Championship, the place he completed second within the 2012.

Deegan isn’t any stranger to excessive competitors. During his profession he has earned 4 Gold Medals within the X Games, together with the 2011 Rallycross medal. He earned two silver medals in 2010 for his rally automobile efforts in addition to a bronze medal in 2012.

This won’t be Deegan’s first look with Nitrocross. He has beforehand raced within the Side-By-Side division.

In addition to the brand new star energy in Group E, Phoenix followers will see rising star Lia Block, daughter of the late Ken Block, compete within the NEXT division.

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