2023 San Diego Supercross: Key Insights and Results
San Diego, CA — The latest round of the Supercross series saw dramatic moments and rising tensions as Max Anstie and his teammate, Haydens Deegan, found themselves at the center of attention during a chaotic main event.
After a competitive race, Anstie, who was vying for a strong finish, recounted a pivotal moment with Deegan: “Mentally I kind of went, ‘All right, you’re ripping. You’re fine go on. Fking take it.’ Just then he slid the rear, and I was like, fk. What?” This incident highlights the mounting rivalry between Deegan and several fellow competitors, including Cam McAdoo and Levi Kitchen, following previous confrontations this season. Anstie indicated the long-term implications of these dynamics, noting, “There’s a lot of talk… I want to race him. I want to beat him.”
Despite the friction, McAdoo secured second place, rebounding impressively from a crash in Anaheim which had left him in last place. “He’s loose, he’s pinning it and he’s going fast,” commented observers, highlighting McAdoo’s consistency and resilience.
With two races down in the 250SX series, the competition remains broad. Deegan may hold the red plate, but the class is wide open as Michael Mosiman took a solid third, signaling his recovery from early missteps. Mosiman commented positively on his performance, contributing to the class’s unpredictability.
Levi Kitchen, who initially struggled with starts, noted adjustments to his clutch perch but faced challenges, finishing well behind in the heats. “That ain’t it,” quipped Phil Nicoletti when assessing Kitchen’s performance, emphasizing the urgency for better results.
In a noteworthy mention, the ClubMX team had a strong showing with Hunter Yoder, despite his injury setbacks, and Max Vohland secured his third career heat race win, demonstrating the potential of this up-and-coming team with support from veteran Chad Reed.
As the Supercross season progresses, competitors will need to sharpen their strategies amid increasing rivalries and the pressure to perform.
