Max Anstie sweeps motos at WSX Round 1 in Calgary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Max Anstie secured victory in both motos of the WSX Round 1 in Calgary, Alberta, on August 9, beginning his defense of the SX2 title. Anstie initially trailed but took the lead from Brian Hsu on Lap 4 of Moto 1. He faced competition from Michael Hicks, who raced electric Stark dirt bikes, leading to challenges caused by high altitude affecting Anstie's Yamaha performance. After narrowly overtaking Hicks in Moto 2 with two laps remaining, Anstie's experience proved decisive. Hicks finished second overall, while Cameron McAdoo, returning from injury, placed third.
- •Max Anstie won both motos at the WSX Round 1 in Calgary.
- •Michael Hicks finished second overall, featuring prominently on his Stark bike.
- •Cameron McAdoo marked his return from injury with a third-place finish.
- •The WSX Championship has added New Zealand as its sixth round.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Max Anstie sweeps WSX Round 1 in Calgary to begin SX2 title defense
"Max Anstie was surprised by the power of the electric Stark dirt bikes, but his veteran skill outpaced the young guns.
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