Thomas: "It Was Intentional. Max Knows it, Haiden Knows It, and So Do I."

Anstie led early, but ended up fifth on the night after being helped to the ground by Deegan.

What’d you think of Haiden Deegan’s move on Max Anstie in the 250SX main event? There were a lot of laps left when he put Anstie on the ground.
I know he downplayed it on the podium and said he didn’t mean to but anyone who knows what they’re watching could clearly see he made sure to get his rear tire into Anstie. It was intentional. Max knows it, Haiden knows it, and so do I. I’m not the judge of what’s over the line and what’s not, but if intent is the question, the unequivocable answer is yes.

After the race the crowd booed Deegan so loudly you could barely hear him talking in his postrace interview. Is that the worst you’ve heard a rider get booed, and did you detect any reaction from him when it was happening?
There have definitely been more boo’s but it was notable. Haiden heard it and it’s not the first time. Actually, it’s not the loudest boo’s I have heard even towards Haiden. Denver 2025 was multiples louder than this. That was up there with the loudest. The Ferrandis/Craig incident was up there also.