(Tuscumbia, AL – September 8, 2024) – Eric Hickerson of Linden, Tennessee, secured a commanding victory at the BMS Marine Inc. BMS Rock Sales Jimmy Fuller Memorial / Fall Frenzy at North Alabama Speedway. Hickerson, representing Hickerson Racing, led every lap of the 40-lap main event, clinching the win in impressive fashion.
Starting from the front row, Hickerson maintained his lead throughout the race, showcasing a flawless performance that earned him the top spot on the podium. This victory underscores Hickerson's strong season and solidifies his position as a top contender in the Tri-State Open-Wheel Modified Series.
The final results were as follows:
- 18-Eric Hickerson
- 98-Logan Hickerson
- W1-Walker Greer
- 55-Kyle May
- 1-Shannon Davis
- 7M-Jason Markewitz
- 25H-Tyler Hurst
- 11-Brian Ashby
- 92-Blaze Trull
- 21C-Cacey Crowell
- 17-Gary Tucker
- 69-Matthew Brocato
- 22-Justin Ray
- Z15-Zachery Matthews
- 36-Jeremy Williams
- 62-Jerry Baugh
- 1-Jeff Smith
- 99-Blake Cross
- D21-Bradly Qualls
- D54-Dillan Daniels
- 10-Booger Brooks
- 10H-Scottie Hiett
- 44-Jarrad Gray
Tyler Wood Racing set the pace as the overall fastest qualifier, earning a $100 cash bonus from United Farm & Home Co-op – Columbia. Wood’s outstanding qualifying effort demonstrated his speed and competitiveness, though he faced challenges during the main event.
In heat race action, several drivers showcased their talent:
Heat Race #1 Winner: Logan Hickerson Racing earned a cash bonus from Matt Gatlin Machine of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Heat Race #2 Winner: Tyler Hurst secured a cash bonus from Matt Gatlin Machine of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Heat Race #3 Winner: Jeff Smith received a cash bonus from Matt Gatlin Machine of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Heat Race #4 Winner: Bradly Qualls Racing took home a cash bonus from Mckleroy Motorsports of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
In the B-Main races:
B-Main #1 Winner: Zachery Matthews of Matthews Motorsports earned a $100 bonus from A2B Transports Inc. of Haleyville, Alabama.
B-Main #2 Winner: Dillan Daniels Racing also took home a $100 bonus from Austin Byrd of A2B Transports Inc.
Additional awards were handed out:
Foot Race Winner: Dillan Daniels Racing earned $100.
Hard Charger Award: Shannon Davis, sponsored by TomCat Performance, advanced 18 positions from 24th to finish 6th, winning $100.
Longest Haul Award: Scottie Hiett of Wedowee, Alabama, driving the #10 car, received $100, courtesy of Aj Ferguson Ferguson Head and Block Repair.
The Tri-State Open-Wheel Modified Series will next be in action at Talladega at the end of October. Fans and participants alike are eagerly anticipating the next event in this thrilling series.
Current Points Standings
- Kyle May - 701
- Shannon Davis - 639
- Bradly Qualls - 634
- Tyler Hurst - 612
- Gary Tucker - 599
- Eric Hickerson - 586.5
- Logan Hickerson - 571
- Blaze Trull - 514.5
- Mike Henn - 514.5
- Justin Ray - 467.5
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Article Credit: Cody Earley