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Top 10 Finish in Battle at the Border Opener in NM

Kicking off the 2020 season, Ashton Winger traveled to Vado Speedway Park (Vado, New Mexico) on Friday night piloting the Franklin Enterprises No. 12 Late Model for the inaugural Battle at the Border. Drawing 42 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries, Winger followed up the second fastest lap in his time trial group with a 2nd place finish in his heat behind Ricky Weiss. Starting the $5,000-to-win A-Main in sixth, Ashton dropped three spots in the 25-lap affair to place 9th. (Jim Rosas photo)

1The following night, Ashton edged his way into the A-Main with the 4th and final transfer spot in his heat race. With $5,000 on the line, Winger held his spot for all 25 laps to record a 14th place outing.

For the final round of the inaugural Battle at the Border on Sunday, Winger came in seventh fastest in his qualifying group before placing 2nd in his heat behind Billy Moyer Jr. Starting the $15,000-to-win finale in eighth, Ashton had climbed into the Top-5 but caught behind another competitor lodged on the wall on lap 16 that caused severe damage to the right side of his car. He attempted to finish the race but was an early retiree with two laps remaining. He was credited with an 18th place outing.

With the first weekend in the books, Ashton is currently tied for 13th in the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series point standings.

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