Brian Rickman (90) topped Jeremy Shaw (1s) at Magnolia.
What won the race: Tracking down race-long leader Jeremy Shaw with five laps to go, hometown driver Brian Rickman grabbed the $3,000 victory in Saturday’s Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series feature at Magnolia Motor Speedway. Rickman recorded his second MSCCS triumph of the season and 14th of his career, further extending his series points lead.
Key notes: Second-starting Jeremy Shaw led the opening 35 laps before being overtaken by Rickman and finishing 1.453 seconds back. ... Neil Baggett gained three spots and completed the podium. ... Tanner Kellick improved 12 positions and placed sixth. … Shane Hebert, winner of Friday's $2,500 opener at Hattiesburg (Miss.) Speedway, pulled off on lap 35 while running sixth. … The 40-lap feature lasted 37 minutes, with eight starters running at the finish.
On the move: Derrick Nichols of Warren, Ark., started 21st and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Rickman’s Rocket Chassis has a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from Rickman Brothers Trucking, Advanced Logistics, Goat Farm Posse, 1250 Package Store, Huck’s Place, Beene Planting Company, McKleroy Motorsports, Hwy. 19 North Speedshop, Honey, Inc. and VP Racing Fuels.
Points chase: After Magnolia: 1. Brian Rickman (1,115); 2. Chad Thrash (1,060); 3. Ross Camponovo (935); 4. Hunter Lewis (925); 5. Derrick Nichols (880).
Current weather: Clear, 73°F
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Chad Thrash
Time: 13.434 seconds
Polesitter: Hunter Lewis
Consolation race winners: Jamie Elam, Evan Ellis, ,
Provisional starters: Derrick Nichols, Ross Camponovo, Rick Rickman, Jake Elam,
Next series race: September 14, Super Bee Speedway (Chatham, LA) $3,000