Reading Ashton Boughen's interview in the Speedway Star, it sounds like we'll see him back in the sport sooner rather than later. Definitely sounds like a case of 'taking a break' as opposed to 'retired'.
"I've still got my speedway bikes. I might go back, it depends how the flat track goes. So far, so good" and "I knew I had to have a break, but I don't regret it....I can always go back"