If Super X is a sprint, says Anderson, now 30, then Moto X is more like a marathon, and he says he’s got plenty left in him to race in both events. Anderson swears he doesn’t have a preference for either the fast-paced Super X, held at night in stadiums and showgrounds, or the gruelling outdoor Moto X.
“In Super X, your heart rate is up at around 200 beats per minute, whereas for Moto X it’s more like 180 to 190 so a little bit easier, but still pretty hard,” he said. “All the top guys are the same speed, size and fitness as me, that’s where the mental game really comes into it. I just try to stay relaxed and have a clear mind and then rock up at the start ready to just go for it.”
Competitive streak
Of course this comes naturally to him, having grown up on and around dirt bikes. “My brother [Danny “Digsy” Anderson] races in the Lite class and my cousin Chad [Reed] is world Super X champ. We grew up riding together and on the same tracks. It’s been in the family forever," said Anderson.
For now, the legend continues. Anderson has spent almost three-quarters of his life racing motorbikes, with more wins to come. “If everything goes to plan, I would like to ride until I’m 35, so I’ve still got a bit to go. I’ve just got to get out there and win some more championships, be upfront every year and be competitive – that’s the main thing," he said.
Anderson gets ready to race