July 25
Talladega Short Track,
Eastaboga, AL
Sanction: Southern All Star Series (Michael Head Jr. Memorial) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and team reports (last updated July 28, 10:55 am)
Hickman edges Weaver for SAS triumph
Michael Head Jr. Memorial
- Riley Hickman
- Randy Weaver
- Jason Hiett
- Tom Maddox
- Eric Cooley
- Tim Busha
- Todd Morrow
- Jake Knowles
- Oliver Gentry
- Jason Wilson
- Lucas Burns
- Tim Roszell
- Dallas Cooper
- Dillon Tidmore
- Leon Henderson
- Jeff Johns
- Brad Berry
- David Seibers
- David Doherty
- Jimmy Elkins
- Douglas Stewart
- Terry Smith
- Danny Peoples
- Bo Shirley
presented by
Heath Lawson
Riley Hickman races to victory at Talladega Short Track.
What won the race: Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., outdueled Randy Weaver of Crossville, Tenn., to earn a $4,000 payday and his first Southern All Star Series victory of 2015 at Talladega Short Track.
Quotable: “This is a race that I’ve always wanted to win,” Hickman said. “Mike (Head) and his entire family are great people, and this race is a great salute to their late son. This victory truly means a lot.”
Key notes: Hickman has 11 victories on the 2015 season between the Super and Crate Late Model divisions. His last came at Duck River Raceway Park on July 11. ... Runner-up finisher Randy Weaver has a series-leading four SAS victories on the season. ... The Michael Head Jr. Memorial honored the late son of long-time Ellenwood, Ga., racer Mike Head.
Winner's sponsors: Hickman's CVR Race Car is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine with sponsorship from Hickman Manufacturing, MRC Racing Components, American Billet, Tucker Mobile Home Service, VP Racing Fuels, Allstar Graphics and RH Designs.
Points chase: Entering Saturday's event, Hickman had 598 points to lead Randy Weaver (496) and Dillon Tidmore (488).
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Jason Hiett
Heat race winners: Tim Roszell, Todd Morrow
Next series race: August 1, Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) $5,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
