MAX ANSTIE INTERVIEW

Following on from last seasons interview with GP contender Josh Coppins, the HMX website has been lucky enough to catch a few words with one of this countrys best Motocross talents, Max Anstie.
The fourteen year old from Newbury, Berkshire has recently signed to do his racing out in the states for the factory KTM squad.
Max's career highlights include twice lifting the 'Prince of Bercy' title in 2006 and 2007 and the Dutch title in 2007.

Interview:

1, Hows life in America riding for KTM?
Everyone at KTM has been awesome, the bikes are working great and everything seems to be settling in well. as for America, the weather is alot better than back home. I have been riding a little on the big bikes just for fun, and have also been doing alot of supercross training. Tommy Searle came over for a few weeks to do some training, it was nice to ride with him at some of the local tracks.

2, What Championships will you be contesting this season?
This year I am racing all the amateur nationals here in the USA. I will also race the Junior FIM World round in Holland Heerda.

3, Do you get to train with some of the Pro's at KTM?
haha, yeah. down at the KTM SX test track you often see alot of the pros such as Nick Way, Billy Laninovitch, Justin Braton...etc..
I have been riding with Tommy quite a bit over the last few weeks.

4, Have you met Stefan Everts yet?
NO!! hopefully soon.

5, When is it planned for you to move up into the Pro ranks and will it be in the AMA or in the World GP's?
well my contract, is for 5 years, 3 years amateur, 2 years pro. that's AMA.

6, What advice would you have for any young riders starting out in Motocross?
Go to the Mervyn Anstie motocross academy!!! it is still running even with us in the USA. just down the road from you in Quarley.
For any inquiries just email Jacqui on: Jacquisinbox@aol.com.

Visit www.anstieracing.com to follow the fortunes of Max during the coming season.