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."
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(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.
