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Haiden Deegan's Mechanic Says the 450 Has Come a Long Way Since Pala

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Brent Duffe, mechanic for American motocross racer Haiden Deegan, says the rider's 450cc bike has improved significantly since the Pala round ahead of the season's final three outdoor races. The team tested multiple setups during the break to boost rider comfort across the board. Deegan has kept strong starts all season.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

For a mechanic to flat-out say it's come this far since Pala, that's real confidence talking. Having watched races like this up close, I've seen small setup tweaks decide the final three rounds more than once. Reworking rider comfort across the board from corner entry to exit — now I'm actually excited for what's left of the season.