Max Whale

In this episode, we recap the Sacto-Mile weekend, preview this weekend's events in Springfield, and catch up with a young Australian rider, Max Whale. At the age of seventeen, this kid's resume is already something to talk about. We talk about the differences between riding down under, and in the US, what he's learned in the six events he's competed in, and goals for the remainder of his first full season in the AFT singles class. 00:24 - Sacramento recap/Springfield preview 01:59 - Max Whale intro 02:40 - Where are you from? 03:36 - Talks working on his family’s farm 04:19 - When did you start riding motorcycles and why? 05:00 - Is it true they don’t use steel shoes in Australia? 05:36 - what’s the biggest difference for you racing here in the US? 06:12 - Matthew Guenther shout out 06:25 - Other riders helping him out 07:30 - What riders do you look up to? 08:45 - Scottie reviews Max’s resume 11:06 - Off-season planning & testing 11:58 - How are you traveling to events? 13:29 - Talks about racing his first races in the US 14:25 - Talks about plans and goals for racing in 2018 15:25 - What has been your favorite place to visit in the US? 16:16 - Daytona talks 17:14 - Talk about his first win in the US 17:59 - Atlanta talks 19:33 - Texas talks 20:19 - Calistoga talks 20:48 - Phoenix talks 21:37 - Sacramento talks 22:54 - Are you happy with your progress so far? 23:18 - Are you excited for Springfield? 23:46 - Talks about differences in Australian tracks 24:32 - what others tracks are you looking forward to racing? 25:38 - Do you enjoy the american food? 26:54 - Who do you think is the best rider in the US? 27:47 - Is Henry Wiles going to win Peoria this year? 28:15 - Do you even moto bro? 28:51 - What’s your favorite race track? 29:28 - Why are you #81? 30:39 - what do you do with your trophies? 31:18 - Who gets the victory lap? 32:06 - Thank yous and shout outs ​