November 26
Magnolia Motor Speedway,
Columbus, MS
Sanction: Crate Racin’ USA (Possum Town Grand Prix) - $10,000
Information provided by: Track and series reports (last updated November 27, 8:38 pm)
Hickman dominates at Possum Town Grand Prix
Possum Town Grand Prix
- Riley Hickman
- Chase Washington
- Eric Cooley
- Chris Brown
- Grant Garrison
- Chase Edge
- Scott Dedwylder
- Michael Arnold
- Neil Baggett
- Cory Hedgecock
- Evan Ellis
- Jake Teague
- Chris Kratzer
- Marcus Minga
- Jeremy Shaw
- Hunter Carroll
- Jim McDuffie
- Michael Blount
- Robbie Starnes
- Nick Thrash
- Tyler Burgess
- Andy Picklesimer
- Josh Banes
- Todd Robinson
- Ricky Waggoner
- David Breazeale
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Riley Hickman heads for his $10,000 victory at Magnolia.
What won the race: Polesitter Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., led all 100 laps of the Possum Town Grand Prix to pick up the $10,000 top prize at Magnolia Motor Speedway. He crossed the finish line 3.444 seconds ahead of runner-up Chase Washington, who started fifth.
Quotable: "We made the right tire call," Hickman said. "We were gambling there, and I think we're probably harder (on tire compound) than anybody else out here. We weren't quite sure how it was going to play out. (Promoter) Johnny (Stokes) always has this place phenomenal. It's always great to race at. I just wish it was a little closer to home, but that five hours over here isn't too bad."
Key notes: Hickman's dominant triumph marked his ninth Crate Late Model win and 18th overall victory of 2016. ... The feature was slowed by six caution flags. ... NeSmith champ Cory Hedgecock slowed to pit on lap 12. ... David Breazeale retired on lap 18. ... Michael Blount spun on lap 64. ... Josh Banes smashed the turn-one wall on lap 71. ... Andy Picklesimer spun in turn four on lap 86. ... The event wrapped up the NeSmith season.
On the move: Scott Dedwylder of Vossburg, Miss., started 21st and finished seventh.
Winner's sponsors: Hickman's CVR Race Car with an Eagle Race Engine is sponsored by Austin Trucking, American Billet, Competition Racing Equipment, RH Designs, A1 Towing and Recovery, Mayo Racing Components and FK Rod Ends.
Points chase: Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., is the NeSmith champion.
Car count: 66
Fast qualifier: Riley Hickman
Time: 14.720 seconds
Polesitter: Riley Hickman
Heat race winners: Riley Hickman, Evan Ellis, Eric Cooley, Cory Hedgecock, Chase Washington, Grant Garrison
Consolation race winners: Neil Baggett, Josh Banes, Scott Dedwylder
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.