A few days after earning the holeshot, leading multiple laps, and securing third place in the 250SX main event at the Seattle SX, Max Anstie was rushed into emergency appendix surgery. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider achieved his first podium finish since winning the Anaheim 1 SX opener just before requiring the urgent operation earlier this week. During his post-race interviews on Saturday, Anstie had mentioned struggling with a cough.
Current Championship Standings and Recent Performance
In the 250SX West Division Championship, Max Anstie has recorded finishes of 1-5-6-6-8-3 across the opening six rounds, positioning him second overall in the points race. He trails Deegan by 35 points while holding a narrow lead of one point over a tie between Michael Mosiman and Ryder DiFrancesco. The competition resumes with the Birmingham SX East/West Showdown slated for March 21.
Family Shares Updates on Anstie’s Condition
Anstie’s wife, Milly, posted a photo from the hospital on Instagram, sharing details about his surgery. She explained that he began experiencing stomach pain on Saturday night at the Seattle race, which worsened significantly by Monday night, prompting her to take him to the hospital early Tuesday morning.
“This guy’s had a rough few days, He had emergency appendix removal yesterday 🫣 , he was already complaining about stomach pain on Saturday night at the race in Seattle and then it progressively got to the point throughout Monday night that he was really not ok and I had to take him to hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning.”
– Milly
Milly also praised his determination, noting,
“Champ for still getting on the podium not feeling good 👏🏻”
and updated that he was finally discharged from the hospital later that afternoon.
Upcoming Events and What This Means for the Season
With Max Anstie recovering from emergency appendix surgery, his participation in upcoming races—especially the Birmingham SX East/West Showdown—remains uncertain. His current standing as second in the 250SX West Division championship highlights his importance in the title contention. Observers will closely watch his recovery and return to form as the series continues.
