Polk County Middle School student Jayce Edwards is back at home and recuperating after an accident Saturday at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tenn.
Edwards was injured while competing in the 85cc 9-13 race, landing head-first in a jump on the track. The impact knocked Edwards unconscious, and he was transported from the track to Johnson City Medical Center.
Family members said an MRI and other tests revealed no broken bones or other injuries, and Edwards was released from the hospital on Tuesday.
DIRT BIKES
Hot Summer Nights Series
Muddy Creek Raceway
August 22
50+
3. Mike Keller, Tryon
Unlimited C
5. Corey Thompson, Tryon
85cc 9-13
9. Ben Thompson, Tryon; 20. Jayce Edwards, Tryon
85cc D Beginner 9-15
1. Ben Thompson, Tryon
250 C
11. Corey Thompson, Tryon
125cc 2 stroke
13. Clayton Sain, Tryon
40+
2. Mike Keller, Tryon
DIRT TRACK
Friday Night Racing
Travelers Rest Speedway
August 21
Thunder Bomber Heat 1
5. Bailey Hipp, Tryon; 11. Mattison Hoots, Columbus
Thunder Bomber Future Qualifying
1. Blayde Edwards, Tryon
Limited Sportsman Qualifying
5. Josh Hoots, Columbus
SECA Crate Sportsman Qualifying
2. Jake Jackson, Rutherfordton (PCHS student)
Thunder Bomber A Feature
2. Bailey Hipp, Tryon; 10. Mattison Hoots, Columbus
Thunder Bomber Future A Feature
2. Blayde Edwards, Tryon
Limited Sportsman A Feature
2. Josh Hoots, Columbus
SECA Crate Sportsman A Feature
4. Jake Jackson, Rutherfordton (PCHS student)
