What won the race: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., raced to a 40-lap victory Friday in the first-ever feature for the fledgling Topless Outlaws Dirt Racing Series. Hedgecock outran John Ownbey and Jordan Rodabaugh for a $2,000 triumph at Crossville Speedway.
Key notes: Hedgecock finished 1.335 seconds ahead of Ownbey. … Nineteen drivers finished the race, with 14 completing all 40 circuits. … Crossville track champion Jesse Lowe finished 20th. … The upstart series for steel-headed engines kicked off its inaugural season with a trip to Crossville’s third-mile. … There are 13 events scheduled for 2019. … The series returns to Crossville on Aug. 2.
On the move: Zach Shannon started 20th and finished 12th.
Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Cushman, Five Star Hyundai, Eagle Racing Engines, K&P Used Cars, Transport One, Budget Transmissions, Valley Transport, VP Racing Fuels, VooDoo Technology and Timeless Memories Photography.
Points chase: It’s the series first-ever race.
Current weather: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Car count: 34
Fast qualifier: Cory Hedgecock
Time: 12.341 seconds
Polesitter: Cory Hedgecock
Dash winner: Cory Hedgecock
Heat race winners: Jason Manley, Jordan Rodabaugh, Heath Hindman, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Sammie Russell, , ,
Next series race: May 11, North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) $2,500