April 26
Rome Speedway,
Rome, GA
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Rome Rumble) - $3,000
Information provided by: Track and team reports (last updated April 27, 3:36 pm)
Ellis scores $3,000 triumph in Rome Rumble
Rome Rumble
- Derek Ellis
- Ronnie Johnson
- Jason Hiett
- Tyler Millwood
- Clint Smith
- Joe Armistead Jr.
- Cody King
- Maddie Crane
- Brian Smith
- Riley Hickman
- Kenny Collins
- Scott Hall
- Jeff Smith
- Brian Reese
- Kelly Guy
- Scott Groves
- Tony Knowles
- Dale Thurman
- Austin Smith
- Jake Knowles
- Derrick Rainey
- Todd Morrow
- Frank Ingram
- Luther Jenkins
- Michael Page
- Lee Sutton
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Derek Ellis takes the checkers for his $3,000 victory at Rome.
What won the race: After polesitter Riley Hickman of Ooltewah, Tenn., spun in the second turn on the race's initial start, second-starting Derek Ellis of Chatsworth, Ga., took command and led the entire distance for a $3,000 victory in Rome Speedway's season-opening event.
Key notes: The feature was slowed by six cautions. ... Second-row starters Jason Hiett of Oxford, Ala., and Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., battled for second throughout the race. ... After being forced to the tail by his initial spin, Hickman rallied back through the field before dropping back to the tail late in the race. ... Mike Bruner won the Limited Late Model feature and Shane Smith the Crate Late Model feature.
On the move: Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., improved eight positions from his 13th starting spot to complete the top five.
Winner's sponsors: Ellis drives a No. 99 Longhorn Chassis with a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsorship from Autozone, Base Racing Fuels and Ellis Contracting.
Points chase: Jason Croft of Woodstock, Ga., won Dixie-Rome Super Late Model title in 2014.
Car count: 26
Fast qualifier: Riley Hickman
Time: 14.34 seconds
Polesitter: Riley Hickman
Editor's note: Updates car count.
