His rise through the amateur ranks began at age six when he won his first national championship at Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

An on-track incident at the final race at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California led to his disqualification from the event.

He struggled the first few rounds of the Supercross Lites West Region series, but began to find his rhythm towards the end of the season.

[1] Alessi's debut season in the Supercross Class seemed promising as he was fourth place in the championship points race after five of seventeen rounds.

His season was cut short in San Diego during the sixth round of the 2008 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

After a seven-week recovery, Alessi decided to sit out the remainder of the 2008 Supercross season in order to prepare for the upcoming 2008 AMA Motocross Championship.

[5] Alessi quickly established himself as the second fastest racer behind James Stewart Jr. during the initial rounds of the 2008 AMA Motocross Championship.

The crash resulted in Alessi breaking both shoulder blades and a rib, bruising a lung, and suffering a severe concussion.

In preparation for the second round of the series, Villopoto injured his knee during practice and would be forced to have surgery and sit out the remainder of the 2009 season.

In preparation for the fourth round of the series, Alessi crashed during a practice session and broke his left kneecap.

After surgery and a two-week recovery, Alessi felt he could rejoin the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series and continue fighting for the championship.

He sat out the entire 2010 Supercross season spending most of his time in Europe testing the brand new KTM 350 SX-F. Alessi debuted the 350cc machine at the opening round of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship.

[10] There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the 2011 AMA National Motocross series as Alessi returned to racing the KTM 450 SX-F.

An additional incident that same day involved Tony Alessi (MCR Team Manager) initiating and engaged in a public argument and confrontation with journalist Steve Matthes, a member of the media in the open paddock in front of the MCR pit area, in full view of the general public.

Mike's major sponsors include, WASPcam Action Cameras, Motoconcepts Rider Accessories, JT Racing USA (gear), Shoei (helmets), Alpinestars (boots), EKS Brand goggles, and EVS Knee Braces.