Ironman National Recap: Deegan Dominates, Jett Stumbles, and Roczen’s Return

The 2025 Ironman National didn’t disappoint — with career milestones, penalties, and big shifts in momentum, the championship battle just got even more interesting.

Haiden Deegan Joins Elite Company

Haiden Deegan delivered yet another 1-1 performance, putting him in rarefied air. He’s now tied with Jett Lawrence and Ryan Dungey at 44 career 250 moto podiums.

With 14 career 250 overall wins, Deegan sits ninth all-time, just one win shy of Jett Lawrence. With his dominant season, all eyes are turning to next year, when he makes the jump to the 450 class. The big question: Could Deegan become Jett Lawrence’s first true challenger outdoors?

Prado Matches His Season Best

Jorge Prado equaled his best finish of the season with a 5th overall (5-6 scores), matching his result at Southwick. Fans are asking: is Prado finding the right setup on his bike, or was Ironman simply a track that suited his style? The upcoming rounds should reveal whether this momentum will stick.

Jett Lawrence Faces Back-to-Back Setbacks

For the first time in his 450 career, Jett Lawrence has lost back-to-back overalls, following a costly “hit the gate” penalty. His overall win percentage now sits at 88% — still the best in history, ahead of Ricky Carmichael’s 86.36%.

Even so, the cracks in Jett’s otherwise dominant season add intrigue to the championship storylines heading into the final stretch.

Ken Roczen Returns at Unadilla

Another headline heading into the next round: Ken Roczen will return at Unadilla to chase SMX points. The big question for fans and analysts alike: Where will Roczen slot into the mix, and can he shake up the championship picture?

Final Thoughts

The Ironman National delivered plenty of drama — Deegan’s rise, Prado’s return to form, Jett’s rare missteps, and Roczen’s looming return. With so many storylines in play, the next rounds promise to be some of the most exciting of the season.

Statistics from SMX Grid