May 1
Clayhill Speedway,
Atwood, TN
Sanction: Southern All Star Series (King of the Hill 40) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated May 3, 9:46 am)
Freeman climbs King of the Hill for first SAS win
King of the Hill 40
- Payton Freeman
- Dillon Tidmore
- Ashton Winger
- Matthew Brocato
- Dean Carpenter
- Kyle Beard
- Billy Franklin
- Ronnie Cooper
- Randy Todd
- Matt Cooper
- Blake McClain
- Adam Elliott
- Josh Putnam
- Mark Dodson
- Brandon Carpenter
- Jason Milam
- Ben Garner
- Jeffrey Wallace
- Clay Fisher
- Jay Scott
- Farrel Skelton
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What won the race: Polesitter Payton Freeman of Commerce, Ga., earned his first career Southern All Star Series victory Saturday, leading all the way in the King of the Hill 40 at Clayhill Speedway to collect $4,000. Dillon Tidmore finished a few lengths behind in second.
Quotable: “We grow up, coming through the ranks racing, we always dream, young kids, of winning Super Late Model races,” Freeman said in victory lane. “My dream was able to come true tonight. I’ve just gotta thank the good Lord above. You couldn’t do it without Him."
Key notes: Freeman's victory was his first in a Super Late Model. ... Freeman is the eighth winner in eight series races in 2021. ... Runner-up Dillon Tidmore muscled past Ashton Winger mid-race to grab second. ... A lap-two flat tire knocked front-row starter Josh Putnam out of second he rallied back as high as sixth but ended up 13th. ... Nine cautions slowed the action including multiple pileups. ... A three-car collision brought out a lap-two yellow. ... Mark Dodson spun exiting turn four early in the race, collecting multiple cars. ... An early red flag flew for a frontstretch incident that left the track nearly blocked after Jeffrey Wallace's spin. ... The Southern All Star Series made its first visit to Clayhill since Dane Dacus of Lakeland, Tenn., won April 17, 2010. … Top Notch Roofing was the event's presenting sponsor.
On the move: Runner-up Dillon Tidmore of Glencoe, Ala., started seventh.
Winner's sponsors: Freeman's Capital Race Car is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine (Ford) and sponsored by Madison County Auto Parts, Freeman Plumbing and Shelton Trucking, Schaeffer Oil and Hoosier Tire.
Points chase: Entering the event, Payton Freeman (612 points) led Billy Franklin (514), Mark Dodson (432), Austin Franklin (362) and Casey Turman (360).
Current weather: Clear, 64°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Payton Freeman
Time: 14.713 seconds
Polesitter: Payton Freeman
Consolation race winners: Jay Scott, Clay Fisher
Next series race: May 7, Boyd's Speedway (Ringgold, GA) $5,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
