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Cycle News 2022 Issue 50 December 13

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have to race through the pack." Another big part of Ashburn's program is his family support. "With my family's support, my wife and the kids, I think they were a big motivator to me this year," said Ashburn. "At the end of last year coming into this year, you put more into your training and you're doing stuff and it matters a little bit more. But my mom and dad, they've been there through my whole career. They've supported me and been there. My family at home, doesn't necessarily always get to come to the races. My sister and brother-and-law and their kids are always at the race and the one we won the championship at, so that was awesome this year. I have a lot of family that watches at home and friends. They'll call me after the race and always want to chat about it. So, it's cool to have all that support behind me." Ashburn also couldn't think about winning a championship with a mechanic. Ashburn's tuner is Andy Gray. "Andy contributed a lot to our success this year," said Ashburn. "Andy has been with me since I rode Kawis into 2019. We've not had a failure since he's been my mechanic. We've had a few little minor things happen, but he's been an incredible mechanic and a star highlight to the whole thing. We couldn't do it without him." CN VOLUME 59 ISSUE 50 DECEMBER 13, 2022 P99 (Below) Ashburn and the Magna1 Motorsports Husqvarna team celebrate winning the 2022 GNCC Championship. They plan on winning it again in 2023. Being a privateer and raising a family is not easy. But Ashburn persevered and earned the number-one plate.

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