September 4
Rome Speedway,
Rome, GA
Sanction: Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series (Rome Boss) - $5,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated September 5, 1:03 pm)
Hickman earns $5,000 in Rome's 100-lapper
Rome Boss
- Riley Hickman
- Jake Knowles
- Tyler Millwood
- William Thomas
- Michael Page
- Tyler Crowder
- John Ownbey
- Rodney Martin
- Matthew Turner
- Ronnie Johnson
- Jason Smith
- Zach Pilcher
- Brandon Williams
- Oliver Gentry
- Clifton Moran
- Trey Wood
- Montana Dudley
- Barry Goodman
- Austin Smith
- Cruz Skinner
- Mario Gresham
- Ryan King
- Jadon Frame
- Tim Busha
Riley Hickman embraces his boys in victory lane at Rome, Ga.
What won the race: Winning the 100-lap season finale, Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., overtook polesitter John Ownbey on the 33rd lap at Rome Speedway and led the rest of the way for his first career Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series victory. Jake Knowles finished 2.479 seconds behind Hickman in the feature for CT 525-powered Late Models.
Key notes: Hickman has 16 features victories on the season among various Late Model divisions. ... After leading the first 32 laps, John Ownbey slipped back to finish seventh; he won the previous night's Chevy Series feature at Rome's sister track, Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga. ... Fourteen drivers completed 100 laps at Rome. ... Derek Ellis of Chatsworth, Ga., earned $3,000 for his Super Late Model victory that co-highlighted Rome's program. ... Hall of Fame driver Leon "Slick" Sells served as grand marshal of the track's 50th anniversary event.
On the move: William Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., started 10th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Hickman's No. R1 is sponsored by Austin Trucking, American Billet, Competition Racing Equipment and RH Designs.
Points chase: Tyler Crowder of Tallahassee, Fla., wrapped up the series title; Austin Smith clinched the Cruise with the Champions Rookie of the Year honors.
Car count: 30
Fast qualifier: Tyler Millwood
Time: 14.498 seconds
Polesitter: John Ownbey
Consolation race winners: Jason Smith, William Thomas
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.