Cory Hedgecock raced to a Topless Outlaws victory.
What won the race: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., won Saturday's Topless Outlaws Dirt Late Model Series race at Smoky Mountain Speedway, earning a $3,000 victory in the 35-lap Memorial Day Mayhem feature. He beat Chase King to the finish line by 1.159 seconds.
Key notes: Hedgecock dominated the event, leading the entire distance. ... The triumph continued Hedgecock's mastery of the second-year tour. He won six times en route to the 2019 points championship and has now won seven of the Topless Outlaws 12 all-time races. ... Jason Manley was running third on lap 15 when he slowed with mechanical trouble. ... Thirteen of the feature's 23 starters completed the 35-lap distance. ... Qualifying was comprised only of time trials; no preliminary races were held as all entered drivers were allowed to start the A-main.
Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Rocket Chassis is powered by an Eagle Racing Engine and sponsored by E-Z-Go, VooDoo Technology, Valley Transport, Pace Performance, K&P Used Cars, Five Star Hyundai, Eagle Racing Engines, Boydbilt Fabrication and Timeless Memories Photography.
Points chase: Hedgecock grabbed the tour points lead.
Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 75°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Jordan Rodabaugh
Time: 16.350 seconds
Next series race: May 29, Crossville Speedway (Crossville, TN) $2,000