Max Anstie out of Hangtown after Pala crash

Max Anstie has been forced to withdraw from the Hangtown National after suffering a significant crash during qualifying at Pala. Despite the severity of the incident, the British rider showed determination by attempting to start the opening moto. However, the pain from his injuries proved too intense, and he was unable to continue after just a few laps. Anstie later confirmed that he remains too injured to compete at Hangtown and will focus on recovery ahead of the next round in Colorado. Following the crash, Anstie underwent X-rays which fortunately revealed no broken bones, though he is still dealing with considerable physical discomfort. He expressed gratitude towards the Alpinestars medical team for their efforts to get him race-ready and acknowledged the support from his rehabilitation team at RX Performance, where he spent several days working to regain fitness. The rider also highlighted the encouragement he received from fellow racers and friends, including Dean Wilson and Kyle Webster, who helped him stay positive during this challenging period. Anstie’s withdrawal underscores the physical toll that motocross can exact even on the most resilient athletes. His commitment to returning as soon as possible reflects both his competitive spirit and the importance of careful injury management in the sport. Fans and the wider motocross community will be watching closely to see how he recovers and performs in the upcoming rounds of the series.