Max Anstie opened up about the recent on-track incident with teammate Haiden Deegan, sharing a mix of frustration and respect for the young rider. “That was going really well until it wasn’t. Yeah, exactly… kids fast. He was riding well. I know who I’m racing against,” Max said.
Acknowledging his own role in the incident, he added, “I should have been sharper, better to be honest… I got to be smarter and better in that situation next time.” He described the moment of the crash: “I was just pulling up out of the way. Bike stood up and then it sort of disappeared… I was like, ‘Dude, you’re fast. I’m going to take a second tonight. You’re ripping.’ Yeah, it was impressive.”
Max explained that racing a teammate comes with its own challenges but didn’t let it overshadow the bigger picture: “I know the situation. I know he was going to come for it. I was ready for it, but obviously not sharp enough… It’s still a dream, a great situation, to be racing the guy with the number one plate. He brings a lot of Razzmatazz to the sport.”
Looking forward, Max remains focused and motivated: “I whole shot every single time. I’ll put the pressure on him… if he catches me, I’ll be ready next time. I’m going to keep doing my starts and executing my things and make his job as difficult as possible.”
Reflecting on his career and longevity in the sport, Max shared, “I’m 32, feeling like I’m 22, and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon… I just want to keep improving and racing with these guys. It’s cool to be here and keep it rolling.”
Interview by Gatedrop
