06/21/2026
I wish I could put into words the defeat weāre feeling right now, but my heart hurts even more for Max.
We struggled in Moto 2, just like we did at Baja. At Birch Creek, Max went 1-23-2 for a 9th overall. It wasnāt enough to punch his ticket, and the disappointment is hard to describe.
The toughest part was watching our boy carry that weight and feel like he let us down when the truth is, he gave everything he had. We just canāt seem to put three strong motos together when it matters most.
In Moto 2, Max grabbed the holeshot, but after an early crash, he just couldnāt mentally recover. He went down four more times and fought through every lap. The bike started malfunctioning and went into turtle mode on the last lap. Walking away without a ticket again is heartbreaking.
The amount of time, energy, sacrifice, and dedication that goes into chasing a dream like this is hard to explain. To come up short after giving it everything you have is incredibly deflating.
But if thereās one thing we know, itās that Max proved he belongs. He showed it in Moto 1. He showed it in Moto 3. He has the speed, the talent, and the heart. Sometimes racing can be cruel, and the results donāt always reflect the effort.
Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, prayed for, and believed in Max throughout this journey. Your positivity means more than you know. Weāre hurting tonight, but weāll regroup, learn from it, and keep moving forward.
Grant Moreland and Amber Moreland
