Azores Regional Motocross Championship - May 11

Traveling to Portugal to race was an unreal experience, and the first round of the Azores Championship definitely did not disappoint.

From the moment I got to the track, I felt good. The layout was solid, and I was ready to go to work. My starts were on point all day, which helped me stay out front early and ride my own race.

I’ll be honest, my suspension was a little stiff, and I ended up with some arm pump, but even with that, I was able to keep my pace and have fun out there. The energy, the track, the whole vibe — it was a blast!

I’m stoked to say I came away with wins in both motos! Anytime you go overseas and represent, you want to put your best foot forward — and that’s exactly what I aimed to do.

Racing in the Azores was an amazing way to kick off this part of my journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited for what’s next. I’ll keep working hard, chasing my goals, and doing what I love — one moto at a time.

Thanks to everyone who supports me from home and abroad. Let’s keep this momentum rolling!

—Ashton