Anstie will race season opener
By Sean Lawless on 6th Jan 16
Max Anstie is the latest rider to confirm for the Be Wiser Hawkstone International on February 7 along with his Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team-mates Conrad Mewse and Thomas Covington.
"I'm really excited to race at the Be Wiser Hawkstone International,” said Max.
"It will be good to do a few warm-up races and iron things out with my new team.
"I love the track and it always brings a great crowd out at the international so I can't wait to get there and have the support from everyone.
Anstie starts the season as a very real contender for the MX2 world title after finishing third in 2015.
A serious crash at the Motocross of Nations ended last year on a sour note for him but he's now back to full fitness.
Conrad, second in last year's world Junior 125cc championship and fourth in the EMX 125cc series, will be making just his second appearance at the famous Shropshire track.
"I'm really pumped to be invited to take part in the 2016 Hawkstone International,” he said.
"Even though I am British I have only ever ridden at Hawkstone the once and that was in a youth race. Going back there as an adult racing for the Rockstar Factory Husqvarna team is a great honour.”
There are still entries in all classes – MX1, MX2 and MXY2. Contact Gary Ford ford542@btinternet.com
