(Eastaboga, AL - October 4, 2024) – Cory Hedgecock extended his Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series dominance at the Talladega Short Track, leading flag-to-flag to capture the victory in the 37-lap Jerry Goodwin Challenge feature event.
Hedgecock, from Loudon, Tennessee, delivered a commanding performance, claiming his fourth consecutive win at the legendary oval, dating back to 2023 when he won three straight, including a sweep of the Red Farmer Tribute weekend last year. His victory on Friday night at Talladega continued his impressive run, crossing the finish line a whopping 6 seconds ahead of the competition.
Jake Rainey fought hard to finish in the runner-up position, while Bubba Roling came home in third to complete the podium. The race saw Hedgecock set the pace from the drop of the green flag, never relinquishing his lead at the Talladega Short Track.
Cory Hedgecock from Loudon, TN, laid down the fastest time in the Stakt Product by CV Racing Products Time Trials, clocking in at a blistering 13.940 during Group A. That time would stand as the overall quickest of the session, placing him ahead of the Group B fastest qualifier, Jason Lively, who posted a solid 14.040.
Other drivers who secured their spots through qualifying included Jimmy Thomas, Logan Palmer, Marty Massey, Will Roland, Jake Rainey, Wil Herrington, Austin Horton, and Bubba Roling. With the top qualifiers locked in.
Three Roger-Dabbs Chevrolet B-Mains determined the final spots for the main event. Deisel Jones from Alabaster, Alabama claimed the victory in B-Main 1, while Mario Gresham, who entered the weekend second in points, took the win in B-Main 2. The final B-Main win went to Randy Weaver, who emerged victorious in B-Main 3 after winning at East Alabama last time out. With those three securing their feature positions, the lineup for the main event was complete with nine other drivers coming from the B-Mains.
The series will return to action tomorrow night at the Talladega Short Track for a $6,000 to-win main event along with the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series, CRUSA Late Model Sportsman, CRUSA Modifieds, and Factory Stocks. Gates open at 3pm with racing getting underway at 6pm. Join us live at the track or watch live on Hunt the Front TV or Crate Racin' USA TV.
Race 13 of 2024 - Talladega Short Track (10/4/24)
1-23 Cory Hedgecock
2-87 Jake Rainey
3-515 Bubba Roling
4-22T Jimmy Thomas
5-31 Tyler Millwood
6-22H Matt Henderson
7-14LP Logan Palmer
8-46J Deisel Jones
9-21G Mario Gresham
10-18 Matt Dooley
11-46 Bryson Mitchell
12-77 Josh Ray
13-15 Marty Massey
14-3 Heath Carr
15-22 Will Roland
16-K5 David Kay
17-00H Wil Herrington
18-44 Cody Haskins
19-17W Randy Weaver
20-28 Josh Adkins
21-10G Ty Giles
22-66 Jake Knowles
23-01 Austin Horton
24-21 Jason Lively
Car Count: 47
Lap Leaders:
Cory Hedgecock - 37 laps
STAKT by CV Racing Products - Fastest Qualifier:
#23 Cory Hedgecock - 13.940
Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet B-main winners:
B-Main 1 - #46 Deisel Jones
B-Main 2 - #21 Mario Gresham
B-Main 3 - ##17 Randy Weaver
ATC Bolts & Fasteners - Hard Charger:
#22 Matt Henderson - Louden, TN (+16) 22nd to 6th
CRUSA National Points (After Talladega N1)
1-Jimmy Thomas 1076 (-)
2-Matt Henderson 1028 (-48)
3-Mario Gresham 1028 (-48)
4-Matt Dooley(R) 1016 (-60)
5-Bubba Roling(R) 984 (-92)
6-Braden Mitchell(R) 830 (-246)
7-Josh Ray(R) 728 (-348)
8-Jake Knowles 696 (-380)
9-Bryson Mitchell 504 (-572)
10-Tyler Millwood 466 (-610)
Cruise with the Champion - Rookie of the Year Points
1-Matt Dooley(R) 1016 (-)
2-Bubba Roling(R) 984 (-32)
3-Braden Mitchell(R) 830 (-186)
4-Josh Ray(R) 728 (-288)
Next Series Race:
- Round 14 of 2024
- October 5th
- Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
- 4th Annual Red Farmer Tribute
- $6,000 to-win
For rules and information on both the Rogers Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series (604 Late Models) visit our website at www.crateracinusa.com or email us at crateracinusa@gmail.com.
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