Max Anstie fired!

8/24/2011 9:43am
Shenzi wrote:
Seems like the article has been removed from the website.
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8/24/2011 9:44am
ocscottie wrote:
Damn, what a shame...Max is such a good kid. I guess his dad could learn a lot from his son, shouldnt it be the other way...
Damn, what a shame...Max is such a good kid. I guess his dad could learn a lot from his son, shouldnt it be the other way around? Unsure
andymoto wrote:
Max was having a real good MX2 season in 6th overall not far behind 5th. Like to see him return to US racing somehow.
jamma10 wrote:
He was planning to race Supercross anyway, so Im sure you will be seeing him back in America soon - in the press conference at the...
He was planning to race Supercross anyway, so Im sure you will be seeing him back in America soon - in the press conference at the weekend he suggested SX had always been his main focus.
and that he was glad he didn't get picked for the MXDN team so he could practice supercross in the USABlink

Max can be funny in interviews but also comes across as very cocky...though not sure if he is kidding around or serious lol

I think he expected a lot more during his GP season like he was coming over to run with Roczen and Herlings..but they have improved alot by not going to the US compared to him, and I think he has been a little shocked at adapting to the GP scene and the speed of the riders, travel and variety of tracks and countries, going by a recent interview. But he has been getting it together lately, running top five.

However, I certainly expected his speed to be better at the British GP, although allowances have to be given for his poor start positions... he is(was) in a very very good team though, and at his age Tommy was winning GPs and challenging for world titles, Max hasn't made a GP podium yet, and Tommy did that in his first year at 16 on a non factory team, while Dean is doing the same in the US. Max had the equipment and has the self confidence, bordering on overconfidence, and a lot of hype compared to other UK riders but I think it is time he backed up what he says he will do imo.

I think what Tommy said about him in Moto magazine is maybe accurate.He hasn't grown up yet. He has the potential to be a champion and title challenger, he has lived everywhere and has had everything he needs, including a great team, and is good for the press, but he is struggling to put it together week in week out. Maybe Merv is hindering or maybe max needs to change something. He has the ability but hasn't quite been a front runner like his ability suggests he should.
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8/24/2011 10:53am
MCfan4life wrote:
Never knew Mervyn was a mini-dad Huh
I think the stories have been around since he rode himself.
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8/24/2011 10:56am
MB6 wrote:
Thats pretty stupid that they fire max cause of his dad...why don't they just tell his dad to GTFO. sad, max anstie is awesome.
Very good point! Max is a great rider, he just needs to refine a couple of things.

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8/24/2011 11:04am Edited Date/Time 8/24/2011 11:05am
MB6 wrote:
Thats pretty stupid that they fire max cause of his dad...why don't they just tell his dad to GTFO. sad, max anstie is awesome.
mccread wrote:
Very good point! Max is a great rider, he just needs to refine a couple of things.
Max is attached at the hip to his Dad. Where Max goes, his Dad goes. Not even sure If Max is 18 yet? Anyone know? He probably is, I just remember him being really young at Whtiney's.
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8/24/2011 1:38pm
He will sign a good contract by Bud Kawaski or KTM ...
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8/24/2011 1:42pm
ys will ban merv from gp's if he isn't carefull
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8/24/2011 1:46pm
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He will sign a good contract by Bud Kawaski or KTM ...
Back in the US full time with Mitch I think.
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8/24/2011 2:49pm
They need to listen to yesterday's Racer X podcast. Stanton had some good advice for the professional mini dads out there.
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8/24/2011 3:18pm
Nothing sadder than a "pilot without handlebars."
That's really going to affect him in the whoops, I have a feeling.
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8/24/2011 4:37pm
MXMattii wrote:
He will sign a good contract by Bud Kawaski or KTM ...
mccread wrote:
Back in the US full time with Mitch I think.
Why would Mitch do that? As far as I am aware, that was the prize if he or Searle won the World title, not a prize for getting fired for having an insane dad and getting top 5's.
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8/24/2011 6:02pm
MXMattii wrote:
He will sign a good contract by Bud Kawaski or KTM ...
mccread wrote:
Back in the US full time with Mitch I think.
You are just trying to be funny right?
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8/24/2011 10:10pm
I hope Anstie comes back to America!
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8/24/2011 11:10pm
motofab36 wrote:
That sucks for Max....

but on another note, I haven't heard Derrick Rogers name in a long time, where is he nowdays?
Just rides locally whenever he wants, can go pretty fast for a couple laps and then arm pump :laugh: . Ansties dad has always been a...
Just rides locally whenever he wants, can go pretty fast for a couple laps and then arm pump Laughing .
Ansties dad has always been a real pain in the ass, I remember the whitney incident, and the rumor that Andersons mom hit her in the stomach when she was pregnant (don't know if that's true). Max had Davalos' race bike from the year before that year.
Went to an arenacross last Winter in Alabama and Derek showed up on a brand new YZ 250 he picked up on the way without riding a lap on it he went out and smoked everybody kids got talent for sure
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8/25/2011 12:14am
motofab36 wrote:
That sucks for Max....

but on another note, I haven't heard Derrick Rogers name in a long time, where is he nowdays?
Just rides locally whenever he wants, can go pretty fast for a couple laps and then arm pump :laugh: . Ansties dad has always been a...
Just rides locally whenever he wants, can go pretty fast for a couple laps and then arm pump Laughing .
Ansties dad has always been a real pain in the ass, I remember the whitney incident, and the rumor that Andersons mom hit her in the stomach when she was pregnant (don't know if that's true). Max had Davalos' race bike from the year before that year.
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Went to an arenacross last Winter in Alabama and Derek showed up on a brand new YZ 250 he picked up on the way without riding...
Went to an arenacross last Winter in Alabama and Derek showed up on a brand new YZ 250 he picked up on the way without riding a lap on it he went out and smoked everybody kids got talent for sure
No doubt! Just got burnt out.
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8/25/2011 12:26am
You mean the one with Steve Matthes?

Here's the link, if that's the one you're talking about: Stanton Podcast - August 23, 2011
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8/25/2011 12:29am
Ddavis wrote:
I hope Anstie comes back to America!
So does everybody on the GP circuit. Laughing
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8/25/2011 12:35am
Ddavis wrote:
I hope Anstie comes back to America!
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So does everybody on the GP circuit. Laughing
Lol! I'm not a big Anstie fan either, his attitude may have change but from what I remember he was extremley cocky and complained alot
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8/25/2011 2:29am
MXMattii wrote:
He will sign a good contract by Bud Kawaski or KTM ...
mccread wrote:
Back in the US full time with Mitch I think.
320 wrote:
You are just trying to be funny right?
No? he was racing supercross for Mitch next season anyway, so may as well keep him on the team for outdoors!
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mccread wrote:
Back in the US full time with Mitch I think.
320 wrote:
You are just trying to be funny right?
mccread wrote:
No? he was racing supercross for Mitch next season anyway, so may as well keep him on the team for outdoors!
I'll beleive that when I see it!
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8/25/2011 11:04am
c3011 wrote:
Didn't his dad knock up the KTM amature team manager and she had parts with held from other riders to his benefit?
why dont you read through this thread for about 2 minutes before posting
I cannot agree more.
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8/25/2011 11:15am Edited Date/Time 8/25/2011 11:17am
Swirvin' Mervin'!!
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8/25/2011 11:43am
kripple428 wrote:
Remember a few years ago Derek Rogers abd Jason Anderson left ktm because of Anstie and his dad more or less
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Wasn't that something to do with the whole business of Ansties dad getting the KTM Team manager pregnant? There was that whole incident at Whitney or...
Wasn't that something to do with the whole business of Ansties dad getting the KTM Team manager pregnant?
There was that whole incident at Whitney or Oak Hill and then Anderson left the team.
I think Kurt Nicoll was also involved in this fieasco. Bunch of shaddy shit going on w KTM back then...the whole MDK issue...weird.
8/26/2011 5:40am
max just posted this on his facebook, and in shorter words on his twitter !

"I love all the rumors and like Bubba said not to long ago on Twitter...I love how people think they know what is going on in my life before I even do! The truth is ol' Max is going to be just fine. And by the way to all you know-it-all's out there, I wouldn't be where I am without my pops, in fact, he doesn't give himself enough credit for all the help he has given to me and still does."
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8/26/2011 6:17am
max just posted this on his facebook, and in shorter words on his twitter ! "I love all the rumors and like Bubba said not to...
max just posted this on his facebook, and in shorter words on his twitter !

"I love all the rumors and like Bubba said not to long ago on Twitter...I love how people think they know what is going on in my life before I even do! The truth is ol' Max is going to be just fine. And by the way to all you know-it-all's out there, I wouldn't be where I am without my pops, in fact, he doesn't give himself enough credit for all the help he has given to me and still does."
Fine as in staying with CLS or fine as in finding a new ride. I still haven't seen a PR that sais he is staying and everything else is just BS. When I read between the lines of what has been said(and not said) I still doubt we will see him in CLS next year.

There was sort of a PR that said Cairoli is stayning in the gp's 2012. No such thing regarding Max/CLS

I have no inside info at all, just a feeling so there's no reason till hate me if I'm wrong, and I can't say I told you so if I'm right.
I just had two minutes two spare, now they are over =)
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8/26/2011 3:30pm
ocscottie wrote:
Damn, what a shame...Max is such a good kid. I guess his dad could learn a lot from his son, shouldnt it be the other way...
Damn, what a shame...Max is such a good kid. I guess his dad could learn a lot from his son, shouldnt it be the other way around? Unsure
It should, Scottie.
8/27/2011 4:40am
Who write's the rubbish on Max Ansties Union Max Facebook and twitter. Can't beleive it's Max. .

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