What won the race: Second-starting Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., overtook polesitter Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., on lap 27 and led the remaining distance to capture Friday night's NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Freedom 40. Hickham earned a $2,000 payday after beating Hedgecock to the finish line by 0.753 of a second.

Key notes: Hickman earned his first NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series victory of the season. He also won the night's Super Late Model feature. ... In the NeSmith event, Hedgecock took the lead at the drop of the green flag and held it for the first 26 laps while Hickman kept pace. ... Consolation race winner Cruz Skinner improved to finish third. ... Twenty-one of the 24 starters finished the race. ... Three caution flags slowed the race. ... TST contested the first of three events that are part of NeSmith's Salute to America Nationals. Penton (Ala.) Raceway and East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Ala., also host NeSmith events over the holiday weekend. ... The tour returns to Talladega Oct. 21-22 for two more events.

On the move: Chase Edge of LaFayette, Ala., started 13th and placed sixth in the final rundown.

Points chase: Scott Dedwylder ended the night with a slight two-point lead in the standings (734-732) over Hedgecock.

Car count: 29

Fast qualifier: Cory Hedgecock

Time: 14.344 seconds

Polesitter: Cory Hedgecock

Consolation race winners: Cruz Skinner, Adam Gauldin,  ,  

Next series race: July 3, East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, AL) $2,500