Rookie CT Racecar Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile

A New London County stock car racer has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation reported earlier this year, Connecticut State Police announced.

Ashton Young was named the RAD Auto Machine Rookie of the Year earlier this month as he only started stock car racing in 2024 after years of showing up to the track as a fan. — Ashton Young was named the RAD Auto Machine Rookie of the Year earlier this month as he only started stock car racing in 2024 after years of showing up to the track as a fan.
Photo Credit: *Ashton Young Facebook/CT State Police*

Cecilia Levine

12/24/2024 3:29 p.m.

Ashton Young, 20, of Griswold, surrendered to Troop E-Montville on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police said. A warrant had been issued in connection to allegations reported in August.

Earlier this year, Young was named the 2024 RAD Auto Machine Street Stock Rookie of the Year, according to a video shared by Stafford Motor Speedway on Facebook.

"Ashton Young had never set foot in a race car until he competed at Stafford this year full-time," the race track said in a separate post on Dec. 16. "Young saw consistent improvement in pace throughout the season, resulting in the RAD Auto Machine Street Stock Rookie of the Year Award."

Young was charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor and two counts of second-degree sexual assault. He was held on a $100,000 court-set bond, which he posted. He is scheduled to appear for arraignment at Rockville Superior Court on Jan. 6, 2025.

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