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State Championship Challenge News November 17, 2003 Scott Slay- The 2003 Mississippi State Champion! Meridian, Mississippi-The Mississippi State Championship Challenge concluded its season the past weekend at Jackson Motor Speedway with Clinton, Mississippi's Scott Slay coming out on top of the title chase after the 16-race season and earning the title of 2003 Mississippi State Champion. Slay will take home a substantial sum of over $10,000 for his championship efforts and the prestigious title making for possibly one of the most lucrative payoffs of any regional tour in the country, especially for only 16 events within one state. Slay had an excellent year with 3 wins on the MSCC season in the Horace Slay Auto Sales sponsored GRT Jay Dickens powered mount on American Race Tires. Jackson area race Dennis Duncan finished a close second behind Slay with a rock solid performance all year long with the veteran taking one win as well. Byram's Richey Cauthen was third in the final points with one win to his credit as well. The "Ragin' Rebel" David Breazeale from Four Corners finished fourth with Breazeale racking up the win in the season finale' at Jackson Motor Speedway. Hard charging Darin Dorsey rounded out the top five as the Pearl based driver had a competitive season. Completing the top ten in points were Jimmy Cliburn followed by David Gentry and Jason Cliburn in eighth. Perennial Champion Mike Boland competed on a part time basis yet still earned 3 wins and finished ninth in points with Jackson's Marty Hardy breaking into the win column this year and finishing tenth. Special recognition goes to David Molpus who finished 12th and Brock Wester who finished 13th as both of the Jackson area racers had perfect attendance on the MSCC trail during the 2003 season. The Mississippi State Champion Challenge continues to grow as witnessed by an average car count of 31 racecars per event this season along with 10 drivers having attended all 16 events with many more near-full time participants. Competition was intense with 11 different winners on the tour as well and a hard fought point's race among many of the state's finest Super Late Model chauffeurs. Drivers and teams will be recognized for their outstanding efforts at their awards banquet on December 20th in Jackson as part of the Jackson Motor Speedway/Simpson County Motorsports Park banquet that will see the top ten drivers receive MSCC championship hardware and cash awards. A special note of appreciation goes to the drivers, teams, fans, and tracks that all make it happen along with corporate sponsorship contributions from Hoosier Tire South and Jimmy Smith's American Race Tires. The Mississippi State Championship Challenge will be back in 2004 as Mississippi's and the surrounding areas top drivers will bring their hard racing style to the Magnolia State's fans for what should be another fantastic year of Super Late Model racing. Drivers, promoters, and sponsors interested in participating in the 2004 Mississippi State Championship Challenge should call Charles Thrash at 601-917-2335 days or 601- 2003 MSCC Points: (1) Scott Slay-1645 (2) Dennis Duncan-1614 (3) Richey Cauthen-1538 (4) David Breazeale-1496 (5) Darin Dorsey-1445 (6) Jimmy Cliburn-1338 (7) David Gentry-1335 (8) Jason Cliburn-1291 (9) Mike Boland-1150 (10) Marty Hardy-1123 (11) Mark Sartain-941 (12) David Molpus-923 (13) Brock Wester-860 (14) Randy Little -788 (15) Rodney Wing-761 (16) Randy Walters -664 (17) Scott Dedwylder-587 (18) Lucky Keeton-572 (19) Anthony Rushing-561 (20) George Paul -548 2003 MSCC Event Winners: 3/22: Jackson Motor Speedway-Duke Whiseant |
