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OMA and Rd 8 GNCC Race report

2010-06-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

Jordan Ashburn - race report

Well the Millfield GNCC always seems to send you home with a memorable race… good or bad… rain or dust… this one will be no different for our team… with the call for rain the entire weekend mud was definitely going to be a factor going into Sunday's race and the mud in Ohio is like no other. But mud is not one thing Jordan is afraid of. At times it has gotten the best of the bike, but Jordan actually likes the mud~

After monsoon rains, thunder, lighting and wind just a few hours before race time it was not looking pretty, everyone was wondering what changes would need to be made to the race. Then came the decision to combine some of the classes… starting the Open A, 250 A, and 200 A bikes all together on the same line… which in turn made one complete huge line from one end to the other of the start line. Also the afternoon race was shortened to 2 hours. Well, the rain stopped the skies cleared somewhat and the white clouds and sunshine rolled in, but the damage to the track was already done.

The start went well getting the hole shot… then battling a little to get to the front of the pack before heading off the motorcross track into the woods, … heading out for the mud bogs beyond. First lap through the tent, the almost unrecognizable Jordan was already in the number one position and top amateur… coming in at 12^th overall. From there battling the mud, trying to stay off the ground as much as possible and trying to pick the right lines was very important… staying off the ground was impossible this day! A hill or two became problems when riders were stuck all over them and no way around but he held the number one spot tetering a few spots back and forth and while it was hard to stay off the ground all day in that notorious Ohio mud, Jordan and his Kawi faired well finishing 1^st in Open A and securing the Open A Championship and 8^th Overall for the day.

Hot, and Humid were the words for this race with temps in the mid 90s and high humidity… it was not only a battle to win, but to survive the heat as well. After battling for the holeshot, Jordan came out on top, for his second hole shot award… Coming through 2^nd the first lap in second was all looked good, but going into the next lap somewhere came a wall … and dropping some time is not something you can do with these riders… however then came then "second wind" and time to turn it back up… but as we all know that hard to do when you get behind in that row… Jordan did manage to get together with JJ though for awhile and in the end 5^th was nothing to be ashamed of considering the company you're in. It was a good race overall as well as time to get in some good riding with some of the top Pros of the off road industry.

Thanks to all for your support and encouragement!

GNCC Rounds 4 & 5 reports

2010-04-28T07:35:00.003-05:00

Jordan Ashburn - race report

2010 GNCC

GNCC Rd 5 is already over … with the first of two close to home in TN for Jordan it seems this season is rolling along.

Rd 4 Big Buck in South Carolina this year had great weather, and was a good race for Jordan … He was able to get the hole shot and catch and run with the front rows for a couple of laps before running into brake problems, but thanks to a great pit crew & friends, (which included neighboring racer's Dad/mechanics) they changed the entire back brake system out… meanwhile 1^st and 2^nd in Open A past Jordan in the pits at that time… however he was able in the end to come back and win his class, just missing the overall

amateur honor by seconds. Problems can and do happen sometimes, but we were thankful for such a good safe ride.

Rd 5 @ Loretta Lynn's showed to be another nasty muddy race this year after days of rain and continuing threats of severe weather it was a mud fest…, but unlike last year the results were better… heading out the first few turns third and covered with mud already, Jordan pushed to take the lead and by the first lap through the tent he had made it up to the front of his class and was aiming for that top amateur position. Jordan continued to push his way up… making his way to 10^th overall for a couple of laps but was unable to hold the pace due to some suspension problems encountered and eventually fell back to 13^th overall. He again was able to finish safely and secure the Overall Amateur honors.

Thanks to all for your support and encouragement!

RD 1 GNCC OPENER

2010-03-05T00:13:00.002-06:00

Jordan Ashburn - race report

2010 Rd 1 GNCC Opener… Florida

(Lake Wales, FL March 2, 2010) Back on the Monster Energy/Kawasaki Team again for the 2010 season, Open A rider Jordan is looking to defend his title from last season and aim for the Top Amateur position this year. Coming off the injured list after 2 months hadn't given much time for a lot of practice, but he felt good going into the first round.

The new KX450F cranked over on the start and Jordan got the hole shot…after the start he attempted to pull out his lead, but as most riders could tell you it was not a smooth sailing race, whoops and palmetto roots, and a few large water holes were to be reckoned with. Still, after the first lap he managed to come in at 17^th overall, and continue to pull out his lead over the rest of the class, aiming for the X2 riders.

By the time he came into the pit to gas on the second lap, he had to start conserving his clutches to contend with the track which would continue to deteriorate each lap, by the second gas stop track conditions had continued to decline and just staying upright and in control on the treacherous track would be a goal… in the end he did accomplish his goal, winning his class … and finishing as Top Amateur, blisters however was not a goal, although probably most riders did obtain those. He would weave in and out of the top 20 to finish at 21 ov.

Jordan wants to thank you all for your support for this season, and looks forward to a good year.

GNCC end of season report

2009-11-21T22:08:00.004-06:00

Jordan Ashburn-race report

2009 GNCC Open A Champion

The 2009 GNCC season has come to an end and with it comes the Open A Championship for Jordan Ashburn. It didn't come easy… coming down to the last race of the season. During the season there were heated battles and some gremlins to work out, but in the end Jordan put in a super ride at the Ironman finale in Indiana and came out with the Championship and Overall Amateur.

Jordan's goal this year was the Open A title and at least top 15 in the GNCC this season and he obtained both of those goals… finishing 15^th overall for the 2009 year.

It wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of ALL of the sponsors behind Jordan this year, who are greatly appreciated by Jordan, his family and pit crew. Everyone has given incredible support and when help was needed … it was given.

Thanks for ALL of you!

We are thankful for a good and safe racing season!… thanks again to Monster Energy/ Kawasaki, Pro Circuit, Moose and ALL our sponsors!