For Immediate Release
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
October 16th, 2014

20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic at Whynot One Week Away

Meridian, Mississippi (10/16/14) The 20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic is just a week away from coming to life at Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, Mississippi) on October 23rd-25th, 2014 as competitors from across the nation look to grab a coveted win in the mega-event!

On the heels of another successful Coors Light Fall Classic in 2013, the event is back for more in 2014. For the twentieth straight year, many of the best competitors in the nation and the region will converge on the southeast Mississippi facility to contend for their respective championships. The 1/3 mile, clay oval is known for its consistently racy surface, which is prepared and maintained by racing veteran, Rodney Wing. This combined with the legendary event that was created by Charles and Jannie Thrash results in one of the most anticipated events of each racing season.

Drivers please note that to ensure fair competition that the winner's check will be held for approximately one week pending tire test results from an independent laboratory.

The 2014 edition of the event will be headlined by a $15,000 to win/$1,000 to start, 100 lap Super Late Model event, which boasts a total Super Late Model purse in excess of $55,000. In 2013 Zebulon, Georgia's Shane Clanton topped a talented field of Super Late Model competitors for his first Coors Light Fall Classic crown, and he will be back in 2014 looking to repeat.

Drivers have until October 17th, 2014 to take advantage of a $100 early entry fee by calling Charles Thrash at 601-917-2335 or Jannie Thrash 601-486-3410. After this date the entry fee is $150.

Super Late Model Feature Payout
1)15,000 2)7,500 3)4,500 4)3,200 5)2,400 6)1,800 7)1,600 8)1,500 9)1,400 10)1,300 11)1,250 12)1,200 13)1,150 14)1,100 15)1,075 16)1,050 17)1,025 18-24)1,000

K&B Performance will be sponsoring a $200 fast qualifier award in the Super Late Model division.

M-D Metals Crate Late Models will also be co-headline the event as they wage war for $2,000-to-win during the course of the event with ZaCam Performance posting a $200 fast qualifier award. The Open Wheel Modified division is being sponsored by Etheridge Race Products., and will boast a $2,000 to win event. The Robinson Electric Street Stock division will be headlined by a $1,500-to-win. On Saturday night the Pure Stock division will contest a complete show for $300-to-win.

The entry fee for M-D Metals Crate Late Models and the Open Wheel Modifieds presented by Etheridge Race Parts is $25.

Open practice begins Thursday night, October 23rd at 7:00 PM for all divisions.

Friday night is preliminaries night, as the 20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic Super Late Models qualify and run heat races as they attempt to make the coveted, feature field. Crate Late Models will also qualify and run heat races. Open Wheel Modifieds and Street Stocks will run their heats.

B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with the 20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic Championships. The Pure Stock division will contest a complete program.

Whynot Motorsports Park and complete 20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic information can be found on the Whynot Motorsports Park website hosted at www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com .

20th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic Event Facts:

EVENT FORMAT

Pit gates open at 2pm each day!

Thursday, October 23rd * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit admission: Adults-$15

Friday, October 24th Schedule:
2:00pm: Pit gates open
4:00pm: Grandstands open
6:30: Driver’s meeting
7:15: Hot Laps
8:00pm: Qualifying

Super Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races
M-D Metals Crate Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races plus
Open Wheel Modified presented by Etheridge Race Parts Qualifying Races
Robinson Electric Street Stock Qualifying Races

Stands: Adults $20. Ages 6-10 Years of age $5. Children 5 and under free
Pit admission: Adults $35. Children 6-10 $15. Children 5 & under free.

Saturday, October 25th Schedule:

2:00pm: Pit gates open
3:00pm: Grandstands open
4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00pm Driver’s meeting
6:00pm: Hot Laps
7:00pm: Racing

Coors Light Fall Classic 100 Main Event Night
Pure Street Main Complete Program
B-Mains For All Divisions plus Fall Classic Main Events
Stands: Adults $25. Children 6-10 $5. Children 5 & under free.
Pit admission: Adults $35. Children 6-10 $20. Children 5 & under free.

For event information please call 601-917-2335 (Charles Thrash) or 601-527-0084 (Rodney Wing). You can also visit www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com or call the track event hotline at 601-644-3010.