King of
the Mountain Opener Wins to McDowell, Hedgecock, & Miller
(October 16, 2020) Night one of the King of
the Mountain Championship weekend started with 108 drivers in
attendance in three classes. In Southern All-Stars action, Ricky
Weiss took the early lead as Dale McDowell and Ashton Winger quickly
got by Donald McIntosh for second. Weiss and McDowell pulled away
from the rest of the field. Weiss maintained the lead after a
lap 7 caution. But McDowell tracked down Weiss to begin a battle
for the lead.
McDowell passed Weiss on lap 21 to take the lead. But Weiss returned
the favor a lap later only to see the pass wiped out for a caution.
McDowell held off Weiss in the final laps to win for the first
night of the Southern All-Stars program. Weiss was credited for
second and Sam Seawright came from 11th starting spot to finish
third.
(MRM
Racing Photos)
King of the Mountain All Star Championship
Friday, October 16th - NIGHT # 1
SAS SUPER LATE MODELS
1. Dale McDowell # 17m
2. Ricky Weiss # 7
3. Sam Seawright # 16
4. Ashton Winger # 12
5. Tommy Kerr # 4t
6. Donald McIntosh # 7m
7. Jensen Ford # 83
8. Robby Moses # 21
9. Michael Page # 18x
10. Jake Knowles # 66
11. Stacy Boles # 11b
12. Zach Leonhardi # 24
13. Billy Franklin # 17
14. Jordan Rodabaugh # 66
15. Ben Watkins # 79
16. Mark Dodson # 32
17. Travis Fultz # 329
18. Dalton Cook # 44d
19. Austin Smith # 84
20. Riley Hickman # R1
21. Clay Coghlan # 6
22. David Crabtree # C5
23. Dusty Carver # 9
24. Cory Hedgecock # 23
DID NOT QUALIFY: Steve Smith (3), Lamar Winkle (5), Craig Greer
(7g), Will Roland (22), Phil Helton (24h), Jeff Wolfenbarger (28),
Drew Kennedy (K37), Eddie King, Jr. (39), Mack McCarter (51),
Derek Ellis (99)
The Topless Outlaw Dirt Late Model Series made their
second visit to Smoky Mountain Speedway. It was also the final
points race for the limited late models. Cory Hedgecock and Chase
King were the front row starters based on qualifying.
Hedgecock wasted not time bolting out to the lead.
Hedgecock set a fast pace leaving Chase King way behind. Third
place was even more behind the front duo as Dakotah Knuckles,
Kyle Courtney, John Ownbey and Ronnie Johnson put on a show. Hedgecock
won in dominating fashion over King. Courtney was initially credited
with a third place finish, but did not report to tech following
the race and was disqualified. Ownbey finished third. Despite
the DQ, Courtney wrapped up the limited late model track championship.
TOPLESS OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES
1. Cory Hedgecock # 23
2. Chase King # 44
3. John Ownbey # J0
4. Austin Neely # 3
5. Ronnie Johnson # 6d
6. Dakotah Knuckles # 21k
7. Layne Clifton # 23
8. Tim Ladd # 39
9. Cody Courtney # 11
10. Sammie Russell # F4
11. Clint Hodges # 83h
12. Bill Norwood # 7
13. Zach Shannon # Z1
14. Daniel Richards # 25
15. Chandler Hickman # 6c
16. JJ Templeton # 01
17. Jed Emert # 51
18. Bobby Giffin # 97
19. Ellery Leake # 34
20. Skip Arp # 31
DISQUALIFIED: Kyle Courtney (171) - failed to report to tech
after the race.
DID NOT START: Mike Price (77)
Forty-two crate late modes were on hand for the American Crate
All-Stars portion of the Friday night program. Matt Henderson
and Carder Miller were the class of the field in qualifying and
carried that over into their heat race wins and into the fast
car dash.
Henderson shot out to the early lead, but Miller stayed close
behind. Miller grabbed the lead on lap 3. Henderson retook the
lead on lap 13 as the leaders negotiated slower traffic. Jensen
Ford later got passed Miller for second with Cory Hedgecock moving
into fourth. Following a restart, Miller retook second and chased
down Henderson. Miller got by Henderson for the lead on lap 25.
Hedgecock had moved past Ford for third and then pursued Henderson
for second. They battled side-by-side for a couple of laps before
they made contact. Hedgecock faded and Henderson’s car was
not the same and count not mount a final charge on Miller. It
was Miller getting the win with Henderson hanging on for second
and Ford finishing third.
(MRM
Racing Photos)
AMERICAN CRATE ALL STAR SERIES
1. Carder Miller # 69*
2. Matt Henderson # 22
3. Jensen Ford # 83
4. Eli Beets # 109
5. Jake Teague # 117
6. Jesse Lowe # 5j
7. Ross White # 0
8. Terry Poore # 2
9. Tyler Arrington # 002
10. Brett Wyatt # 17
11. Cameron Weaver # 16
12. Michael Bland # 2
13. Trevor Sise # 73
14. Aaron Guinn # 97
15. Bradley Lewelling # 10b
16. Colton Proffitt # 617
17. Shannon Emery # 52
18. Tyler Collins # 11
19. Cory Hedgecock # 23
20. Matt Long # 55
21. Greg Martin # 24
22. Carson Ferguson # 00
23. Logan Roberson # 17
24. Anthony White # 2x
DID NOT QUALIFY: Josh Henry (B00), Matt Glanden (01), Riley Hickman
(R1), Austin Langley (4), Adam Ahl (7), Tyler Price (7), Chris
Chandler (8), Zach Sise (9), Josh Fields (11), Drew Deaver (12),
Brent Cornette (22), Jamison Earley (22), Cary Brown (23), William
Blankenship (32), Deke Waters (66), Pierce McCarter (71), Anthony
Conley (87), Brandon Williams (95), Jake Whitehead (116), Josh
Collins (144), Chadwick Shipley (151)
