What won the race: Polesitter Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., won for the second time in as many nights on the NeSmith tour, topping Grant Garrison and Jake Knowles at Talladega Short Track. Hickman earned $2,500 for his victory.

Key notes: Hickman won by .653 seconds. ... Nineteen cars finished the race, with 14 completing all 50 laps. ... It was the fourth and final stop at TST for the NeSmith series this season. … Hickman won Friday's weekend opener as well. … Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., has won six of 14 series events this season. … Hickman now has two series wins in '17, while Greg Fore, Jesse Lowe, Kyle Bronson, Jake Knowles, Mark Whitener and Garrett Shurling each have one win. … 2001 World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Danny Lasoski of Dover, Mo., drove the CVR Race Cars house car to a 17th-place finish.

On the move: T.J. Brittain started 14th and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Hickman’s CVR Race Car is sponsored by Austin Trucking, Brinkley Farms, Tucker Mobile Home Service, American Billet, Hickman Manufacturing, Competition Racing Equipment and RH Designs.

Points chase: Entering the weekend, Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., has 1,126 points to lead Grant Garrison (916), Colton Horner (852), Andy Picklesimer (800) and Marcus Minga (778).

Car count: 41

Fast qualifier: Riley Hickman

Time: 14.526 seconds

Polesitter: Riley Hickman

Consolation race winners: Brad Berry, Cory Hedgecock,  ,  

Next series race: November 3, Southern Raceway (Milton, FL) $10,000