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NBC Sports
22-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Max Anstie breaks leg Birmingham qualification
With three minutes remaining on the clock in the first qualification session, running seventh at the time, Max Anstie was bounced off his bike and landed awkwardly, favoring his left leg. He was helped to the medical cart by the Alpinestars medical crew and it was announced later on Peacock's Race Day Live show that he broke his leg in the incident. Anstie entered the round one point behind championship leader Tom Vialle after losing positions to that rider in the last two rounds. Anstie landed on the crest of a jump and was propelled forward to his his head on the front wheel before leaving the seat of his Yamaha. An announcement has not been made by the team, but it is likely that he will be forced to miss the remainder of the Monster Energy Supercross season.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Supercross Riders React to Detroit Red Flag Ruling in 250 Class
Last week in Detroit, Max Anstie was seconds away from winning the first two rounds of the 250SX East division. However, the race was red flagged that officials declared would require a restart. It erased an over five second lead held by Max Anstie with less than 10 seconds remaining on the Main Event clock. What appeared to be his second consecutive win ended up with him in second behind Detroit winner Levi Kitchen. Many competitors were not aware of the rule change made in 2024. In previous years, the race would be declared official if 90% of the clock had passed. For the last year and a half, the rule was updated to require the clock to be fully expired. Aaron Plessinger was one of those unaware of the change. 'I'm not really a rule breaker, so I don't have to pay attention to it that much,' said Plessinger. In his eleventh year of AMA Pro competition, Plessinger has respected experience across the industry. He was Rookie of the Year for both indoor Supercross and outdoor Motocross in 2015 and boasts eight career Supercross wins in 250 and one Supercross victory in 450. The Ohio native was simply not a fan of the rule change. 'I never heard or saw anything about it being changed, but I do feel like if 90% of the race is done, it should be done,' he stated. 'I don't think they should line back up and restart it. If there's seven seconds on the clock, I think at that point it's like, 'Alright, we did 90% and that's good enough for us.' 'I like the old rule.' As talented as he is, Cole Davies, 17, sits on the opposite end of experience. The New Zealand rookie earned four Supercross Futures podiums with two victories. In just the opening four races of his professional career in the 250SX West division, he has admittedly turned heads to his early success with two podium finishes so far this year. Even he was confused from the situation and caught off guard from the ruling. 'I wasn't aware of that (rule change),' said Davies. 'I was kind of shocked at what happened there. I surely didn't think they were going to red flag it.' He also shared that he has never had a situation like that before from club racing as a kid. 'Honestly, I couldn't even tell you (how to handle that situation),' he continued. 'I haven't even had a red flag. I can tell you if that happens, but right now, I don't know.' As is true with all competitors, the rivalries will always be overshadowed by comradery. Malcolm Stewart, who won his first career 450SX race in Tampa, made that point clear. 'To be honest with you, I always tell myself that I hope and pray that none of these riders ever come across that,' said the Florida native. 'Anytime we see a red flag, no matter who, you just hope and pray that guy's going to be okay and he lives to fight another day. Red flags are bad flags. 'When it comes to that side of things (understanding the rule change), that's what the team manager are supposed to take care of. I just do my job and race that motor bike to the checkered flag.' Grant Harlan advanced into the Arlington Main Event from a second-place finish in the Last Chance Qualifier spoke on the issue as well. Even though he admitted he hasn't been in a position of leading a Main Event to fully understand Anstie's position, he shared the importance of understand the rule changes at this level of motorsports while arguing in Anstie's favor that he still deserved and earned the win that never came. 'I'm sure it was in the rule book,' said Harlan. 'Normally they (AMA) send an updated one with red highlights to show what the new rules are or if anything changed, so I would imagine if we go in there and look from the one they sent at the beginning of the year, then that was probably in it. 'Just over 90%, in my personal opinion, I feel like Max deserved that win, but the rules are the rules.' Harlan was yet another rider not aware of the rule change in place for over a year.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How to Watch: Arlington Supercross
The 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship and its first leg, the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, will be held in Arlington, Texas, for Round 7. The Arlington Supercross will take place this Saturday, February 22nd, inside AT&T Stadium. There are many viewing options for this Saturday's racing and what will be the second Triple Crown of the series. RaceDay Live will start at 2 p.m. EST. Pre-Race Show at 7 p.m., with Gate Drop at 7:30 p.m. EST, premiering live on Peacock. Fans internationally (outside the United States only) can watch the Anaheim 2 Supercross through the 31-round SuperMotocross World Championship via the SMX Video Pass, available in Spanish and French broadcasts: Audio coverage will be available on Sirius XM Channel 85 - NBC Sports Audio throughout the SMX World Championship season. Related: The Motor City Stirs the Pot! Webb / Kitchen Win, Detroit Supercross Recap & Results | Max Anstie Addresses Supercross Red Flag Ruling in Controversial Detroit Finish | Watch: RED FLAG RESTART WITH 7 SECONDS LEFT | TWMX Detroit Supercross [250] Highlights
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Track Map: Arlington Supercross
Round 7 of the 2025 SMX Championship and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will continue this Saturday, February 22nd, in Arlington, Texas, inside AT&T Stadium. For the second time this season, this round will be a Triple Crown Format. This track in AT&T Stadium features a long start in the middle of the stadium into a sweeping left-handed first turn, three rhythm sections, three different ways to use the start straight, whoop section, sand section, a Triple jump as the finish line, and four bowl turns. Related: How to Watch: Arlington Supercross | The Motor City Stirs the Pot! Webb / Kitchen Win, Detroit Supercross Recap & Results | Max Anstie Addresses Supercross Red Flag Ruling in Controversial Detroit Finish | Watch: RED FLAG RESTART WITH 7 SECONDS LEFT | TWMX Detroit Supercross [250] Highlights
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch: RED FLAG RESTART WITH 7 SECONDS LEFT
We had an eventful main event here in Detroit. After Max Anstie secured a solid lead with only 7 seconds left on the clock the red flag came out, and the AMA decided on a staggered restart. We're glad to see Cameron Mcadoo up after a scary crash taking the bars to the face. The restart gave Levi Kitchen an opportunity and he took it. Securing the win here at round 6 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Watch the video below: Related: Max Anstie Addresses Supercross Red Flag Ruling in Controversial Detroit Finish | The Motor City Stirs the Pot! Webb / Kitchen Win, Detroit Supercross Recap & Results |
