October 17
411 Motor Speedway,
Seymour, TN
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Steel Head Nationals) - $3,500
Information provided by: Chad Wells and track reports (last updated October 18, 8:56 am)
Hedgecock wins 411's Steel Head Nationals
Steel Head Nationals
- Cory Hedgecock
- John Gill
- Chase King
- Jason Cardwell
- Mack McCarter
- Jason Manley
- Jason Trammell
- Adam Beeler
- Bobby Giffin
- Josh Collins
- Scott Shelton
- Tim Damron
- Layne Clifton
- Ruben Mayfield
- Bobby Mays
- Ross White
- Brad Hall
- Mike Weeks
- Trevor Sise
- Eddie King Jr.
Cory Hedgecock gets up to speed before his $3,500 victory.
What won the race: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., led all 51 laps Saturday at 411 Motor Speedway in the ninth annual Steel Head Nationals at 411 Motor Speedway. Hedgecock fought off early challenges from Chase King and a late charge from Hall of Famer John Gill of Mitchell, Ind.
Key notes: Hedgecock became the race's first two-time winner in nine runnings. ... The race was slowed by a single caution for a lap-seven spin for Bobby Mays. ... Among drivers failing to make the feature lineup: Mitchell Childress, Greg Estes, Scott Gardner, Drew Kennedy and Andy Ogle.
Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock's No. 23 is sponsored by Smithbilt Homes, Brucebilt Performance, K&P Used Cars, Eagle Racing Engines, Rebel Diesel, Timeless Memories Photography, Renegade Fuel and ET Motorgear.
Points chase: Jason Cardwell had previously wrapped up 411's Limited Late Model championship.
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Ruben Mayfield
Time: 15.908 seconds
Polesitter: Chase King
Heat race winners: Chase King, Cory Hedgecock, Bobby Giffin
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.