FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (June 9, 2016) - A band of the nation's elite dirt late model teams will converge on Magnolia Motor Speedway, in Columbus, MS for the annual Country Pleasin' "Clash at the Mag." This blockbuster event, held June 16-18th, will see the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with a talented group of local and regional standouts, attempt to tame the "black ice" in pursuit of a $20,000 top prize.

The activities will get underway on Thursday, June 16th, with an open practice for all divisions. The action on Friday, June 17th includes Miller Welders Time Trial and Heat Races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. In addition, the Street Stocks and Crate Late Models will also be in competition on Friday night. On Saturday, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take center stage, featuring B-Mains and the 100-lap, "Clash at the Mag" main event. The Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, and Factory stocks will cap off the weekend action.

Jonathan Davenport dominated the 2015 edition of the "Clash at the Mag," taking the lead on lap-17 and going on to earn the $20,000 payday. Jared Landers charged from his 8th starting spot to finish second. He was followed by Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, and Brandon Sheppard.

The award-winning, Lucas Oil Production Studios will be on hand to tape all the action for broadcast on NBC Sports and MAVTV Motorsports Network, at a later date. Lucas Oil Racing TV will offer a "LIVE" Broadcast of Saturday night's events, providing multi-camera coverage of all the racing action as it happens LIVE, including driver interviews, instant replays and more! To learn more, visit: www.lucasoilracing.tv.

For tickets or more information, visit www.magnoliadirt.com.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:


POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

TRAIL BY

1

6

Jonathan Davenport

Mount Airy, NC

3455

0

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3390

-65

3

777

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

3095

-360

4

B5

Brandon Sheppard

New Berlin, IL

3055

-400

5

39

Tim McCreadie

Watertown, NY

3040

-415

6

15L

Darrell Lanigan

Union, KY

2975

-480

7

28E

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

2960

-495

8

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2905

-550

9

5

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2850

-605

10

1

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

2725

-730

11

15F

Steve Francis

Bowling Green, KY

2630

-825

12

75

Colton Flinner

Allison Park, PA

1880

-1575

Track Information:
Magnolia Motor Speedway
Phone Number: 662-240-3478
Tracks Promoter: Johnny Stokes
Location: 495 Hwy 45 South, Columbus, MS 39701
Website: www.magnoliadirt.com  

Tire Rule for Magnolia Motor Speedway - June 16th-18th
:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40

Clash at the Mag Event Purse: $20,000-to-win - 1. $20,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,100, 8. $2,000, 9. $1,800, 10. $1,750, 11. $1,650, 12. $1,600, 13. $1,550 14. $1,500, 15. $1,450, 16. $1,400, 17. $1,350, 18. $1,300, 19. $1,250, 20. $1,200, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200