“10 Things You Didn’t Know About ….” will be a regular feature throughout the 2017 racing season in which drivers and other dirt racing personalities will be asked ten random questions that will allow fans to learn more about the personalities of the people involved in this sport.
Today’s Feature: Riley Hickman
Date of Birth: 9-16-1978
Hometown: Ooltewah, TN
Position: Driver of the No. R1 Super Late Model
Answers to the following questions will appear in red.
- What was your first personal vehicle?
1985 Chevrolet Silverado. It’s sitting there ready for one of my boys to drive it.
- What type of music do you listen to?
Anything from Country to Hard Rock
- What is your favorite pro or college sports team?
Atlanta Falcons, even though they choke every once in a while
- What hobby do you have away from the track?
Work
- If you had a free vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I’d go to Bora Bora where they’ve got those bungalos out across that blue water. That’s all me.
- What is your all-time favorite movie or television show?
TV show would be the Big Bang Theory
- Who is a non racer you admire(living or dead)?
My dad, Frank Hickman
- What is your favorite restaurant?
Demo’s in Murfreesboro or Nashville
- Name a skill or ability you wish you had.
I wish I could play the guitar
- Are you a late sleeper or an early riser?
It depends on what time of the week it is but most of the time I’m up and gone by 5am. On the weekend when I’m racing I sleep a little later.