Max Anstie and Star Racing Part Ways

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Pulp appears to not believe the mutually parting ways part of this. 

some folks need a conspiracy to exist.....

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I've said this before - but rode that FirePower Honda like it was custom made just for him. Stepping out to go to Star seemed like a weird move from the jump. I feel like the clash of egos within Star have been brewing for a year or 2. 

What clash of egos? He hasn’t been anywhere close to Deegz over the course of any series. 

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Only on Vital could Anstie leaving star have something to do with deegan.  Who's in a different class, and semi.

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VERY good interview, Lewis! As you said, one of his best, and one of yours, too. Thanks!

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Max said they hadn’t offered anything for next season. In order to ride WSX he was going to need a different ride. Makes sense for him to leave now and move on to a ride that will support him racing WSX and SX. Him not getting resigned is not mutual, but leaving now based on that sounds mutual, so make of it what you will. 

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gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

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gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

I thought I heard that he had verbiage in his contract that if he wins a 250sx title that it might trigger a 450 deal. 

7/2/2026 3:39pm
gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

"Feel like" is all anyone needs to see

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Spurdo wrote:
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I've said this before - but rode that FirePower Honda like it was custom made just for him. Stepping out to go to Star seemed like a weird move from the jump. I feel like the clash of egos within Star have been brewing for a year or 2. 
ohh_454 wrote:

What clash of egos? He hasn’t been anywhere close to Deegz over the course of any series. 

cause the they train and ride together, who wants to hang out with a tool every day during the week

 

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CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

He re upped.

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gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

My guy they are doing better than everyone other than hrc.

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Spurdo wrote:
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I've said this before - but rode that FirePower Honda like it was custom made just for him. Stepping out to go to Star seemed like a weird move from the jump. I feel like the clash of egos within Star have been brewing for a year or 2. 

I agree. I would like to see him race WSX + SX, a few outdoors, and then SMX back for the team in a 250 next year and then take the DeanO/Shane spot in 28 and race 450s to wind down the career. 

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Hope he didn't lose his pet insurance

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Depending on race dates he can still race the playoffs

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a quick search on RacerX vault and well let's just say Max has had many an opportunity to prove himself.

He's raced 18 series in the USA spanning 2009 -2026 with a series overall average of 12.5.

Max is too old to mix it with the young kids and he's not getting any faster. Your speed degrades a greater percent per year.

If I was Max I'd be heading to Brazil / Australia or get used to riding in a B team.

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a quick search on RacerX vault and well let's just say Max has had many an opportunity to prove himself.He's raced 18 series in the USA...

a quick search on RacerX vault and well let's just say Max has had many an opportunity to prove himself.

He's raced 18 series in the USA spanning 2009 -2026 with a series overall average of 12.5.

Max is too old to mix it with the young kids and he's not getting any faster. Your speed degrades a greater percent per year.

If I was Max I'd be heading to Brazil / Australia or get used to riding in a B team.

I was going to say something similar:

Is it a d--- thing to say that he really hasn't produced anything of great significance across his US tenure? A few race wins in 250 SX regional. Always in the top 10, but in reality not a consistent top tier talent. 

Wishing him all the best of course, however I don't see this departure to be much of a big deal. 

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7/2/2026 7:46pm
gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

Kawasaki may have an opening.

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7/2/2026 8:01pm Edited Date/Time 7/2/2026 8:04pm
gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

I want Davies to Honda with Jo and the brothers so bad 


I know he’s locked in at star for a year or two at least 

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ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

I want Davies to Honda with Jo and the brothers so bad 


I know he’s locked in at star for a year or two at least 

Problem with that is if he wins another 250SX next year (likely) he’s automatically up to 450’s in 2028 and I don’t see that Honda has room.

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gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

Where though?  Has to be somewhere with an opening, or at least potential, for a 450 ride in 2028.  

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CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

I want Davies to Honda with Jo and the brothers so bad 


I know he’s locked in at star for a year or two at least 

ando wrote:
Problem with that is if he wins another 250SX next year (likely) he’s automatically up to 450’s in 2028 and I don’t see that Honda has...

Problem with that is if he wins another 250SX next year (likely) he’s automatically up to 450’s in 2028 and I don’t see that Honda has room.

Yup, Honda has the Lawrence brothers locked in for the next 4 years and if Jo moves up how couldn’t Honda want their best rider ever (Japan) to not be on a Honda. Honda 450s looks full for the foreseeable future. 

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7/2/2026 8:49pm
gt80rider wrote:
Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders...

Feeling like star is starting to lose it... their 450 program is based on one rider who cant win and they keep screwing over 250 riders... what goes around will come back around sooner or later... 

ohh_454 wrote:
Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be...

Pretty sure Davies will be locked and loaded for their 450 program as well, idk how that will sit with Deegz tho cuz Davies will be a beast in 450 SX. 

CPR wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Davies go elsewhere. 

He re signed. 

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truck wrote:
So is Tedder paying star for letting webb do first round of WSX? That seems to be the big hang up here.Max mentioned JB is his...

So is Tedder paying star for letting webb do first round of WSX? That seems to be the big hang up here.

Max mentioned JB is his agent. Seems like the move back to quad lock would make sense if not too many hurt feelings there. Max is getting old, couple years on the JB program to finish it out seems like a better fit than him at star.

Webb is employed by Yamaha, not Star

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Lewis is insufferable. What a spoiled twat. So hard to listen to that dude. 

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Lewis is insufferable. What a spoiled twat. So hard to listen to that dude. 

Thanks for letting the class know. Now sit back in your assigned seat. 

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Lewis is insufferable. What a spoiled twat. So hard to listen to that dude. 

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Thanks for letting the class know. Now sit back in your assigned seat. 

Will do. 

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7/3/2026 5:56am Edited Date/Time 7/3/2026 5:57am

Lewis is insufferable. What a spoiled twat. So hard to listen to that dude. 

You know I’ve liked Lewis for a few years now but he really is incredibly rude to all of his cohosts…ML on the vital pod he goes out of his way to make his points seem boring or be a dick.  Does the same thing to Kellen on LVK.  He’s condescending and rude to those dudes in a super weird way that makes the other dudes seem…idk like ML will talk about something personal a story or something and Lewis will essentially be a bully to the dude and try to alienate him like nobody cares what he’s saying.


Used to be a Lewis fan.  Lewis, chill out brah.  You’re good at your job as a media person but are coming across like an absolute asshat.

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Lewis is insufferable. What a spoiled twat. So hard to listen to that dude. 

You know I’ve liked Lewis for a few years now but he really is incredibly rude to all of his cohosts…ML on the vital pod he...

You know I’ve liked Lewis for a few years now but he really is incredibly rude to all of his cohosts…ML on the vital pod he goes out of his way to make his points seem boring or be a dick.  Does the same thing to Kellen on LVK.  He’s condescending and rude to those dudes in a super weird way that makes the other dudes seem…idk like ML will talk about something personal a story or something and Lewis will essentially be a bully to the dude and try to alienate him like nobody cares what he’s saying.


Used to be a Lewis fan.  Lewis, chill out brah.  You’re good at your job as a media person but are coming across like an absolute asshat.

Sipping out of his sippy cup on LVK just puts the icing on the cake.

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Spurdo wrote:
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I've said this before - but rode that FirePower Honda like it was custom made just for him. Stepping out to go to Star seemed like a weird move from the jump. I feel like the clash of egos within Star have been brewing for a year or 2. 
ohh_454 wrote:

What clash of egos? He hasn’t been anywhere close to Deegz over the course of any series. 

GPrider wrote:

cause the they train and ride together, who wants to hang out with a tool every day during the week

 

My point is Anstie shouldn’t have an ego when he’s getting smoked every weekend 

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