July 15
Greenville Speedway,
Greenville, MS
Sanction: Crate Racin’ USA (Rumble on the Gumbo) - $2,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated July 16, 10:11 am)
Hedgecock makes Greenville debut with $2,000 win
Rumble on the Gumbo
- Cory Hedgecock
- Scott Dedwylder
- Greg Fore
- Michael Arnold
- Chase Edge
- Kody Barber
- Peter Hazzard
- Marcus Minga
- Ronnie Johnson
- Christopher Showah
- Chase Washington
- Colton Horner
- Peyton Wilkerson
- Mike Palasini Jr.
- Clay Fisher
- Justin McRee
- Justin Paxton
- Billy Pate
- Michael Blount
- Jay Downs
- Jason Britton
- Bobby Jordan
What won the race: Kicking off Greenville Speedway's two-night Rumble on the Gumbo, third-starting Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., overtook Scott Dedwylder in traffic on lap 17 for a $2,000 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series victory in his first-ever appearance at the Mississippi oval.
Key notes: Hedgecock has won four NeSmith events this season, the most of any driver. Each of his first three victories came at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tenn. ... Dedwylder led the first 16 laps. ... The 40-lapper was slowed on the first lap by Peyton Wilkerson; Mike Palasini Jr. also retired. ... Michael Blount spun for a caution on the seventh lap; Jay Downs and Jason Britton received damaged from the incident. ... Justin McRee spun in the second corner for the final caution. ... Greenville's action continues Saturday with a 50-lap, $2,500-to-win program.
On the move: Hometown driver Greg Fore started 10th and advanced forward to complete the podium finishers.
Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock is sponsored by SmithBuilt Homes, Brucebilt Performance, K&P Used Cars, Eagle Racing Engines, Rebel Diesel, Timeless Memories Photography, Renegade Fuel and ET Motorgear.
Points chase: Entering Greenville, Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., had 924 points to lead Scott Dedwylder (914) and Chase Edge (872).
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Michael Arnold
Time: 15.525 seconds
Polesitter: Michael Arnold
Heat race winners: Michael Arnold, Scott Dedwylder, Cory Hedgecock
Next series race: July 16, Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) $2,500
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.