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Hickman Wins at EAMS; Records a Pair of Runner-up Finishes

On Friday night Riley Hickman made the trip to East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama) for the 45th annual Alabama State Championship. After coming in ninth fastest in his qualifying group, Hickman captured a 10-lap consolation victory locking him into the 9th-starting position for the opening night feature. Breaking into a podium spot, Riley gained seven positions notching a 2nd place finish behind Casey Roberts with Clint Smith, Tyler Thomason, and Rob Mayea competing the Top 5 finishers.

Returning on Saturday for another $2,500 top prize, Hickman posted the fastest time overall in his qualifying group locking him into the pole position for the feature. Leading from flag-to-flag, Riley cruised to his seventh win of the season and a $2,500 payday in the 25-lapper. Casey Roberts, Terrance Nowell, Clint Smith, and Austin Horton rounded out the Top 5 finishers.

Wrapping up the 45th annual Alabama State Championship on Sunday, Hickman earned the 2nd-starting position for the $4,500-to-win finale after timing in fastest in his group. Holding his spot for all 45-laps, Riley landed a 2nd place finish behind Casey Roberts with Clint Smith, Austin Smith, and Austin Horton trailing them to the checkers.

Complete results from these events can be found at www.EAMSDirt.com.

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