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October 7th, 2015

Just 24 Hours Until the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Comes Alive

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 October 8th-10th at Magnolia Motor Speedway Presented by Cooper’s Country Meat Packers and Premier Ford

Columbus, Mississippi (10/07/15) – In just a tick over 24 hours the annual Cooper’s Meat Packers Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Premier Ford will come to life at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi as the event will be held on Thursday-Saturday, October 8th-10th, 2015.

A star-studded field of Super Late Models are preparing to take aim on the state-of-the-art, 3/8 mile oval. Super Late Model pre-entries from more than a dozen states have been received. Just some of the drivers voicing an intent to enter the event include Billy Moyer, Shane Clanton, Bub McCool, Dale McDowell, Brandon Overton, Bobby Pierce, Steve Francis, Don O’Neal, Garrett Alberson, Riley Hickman, Billy Moyer Jr., Dennis Erb Jr., Jared Landers, Chris Simpson, Frank Heckenast Jr., Jason Feger, Morgan Bagley, Chris Brown, Devin Moran, Matt Westfall, Chase Junghans, Wendell Wallace, Brian Rickman, Rick Rickman, Kyle Beard, Neil Baggett, Ashley Newman, Jack Sullivan, Randy Weaver, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Chad Thrash, Hunter Rasdon, Tyler Erb, and a host of others.

The 2015 Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Cooper’s Country Meat Packers will be headlined by a $20,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start, 100 lap Super Late Model event. Also in action will be NeSmith Late Models battling for $3,000-to-win, MSSS Street Stocks racing for $2,000-to-win, and Factory Stocks competing for $300-to-win on Saturday night ONLY.

Super Late Models 8” Spoilers ONLY, Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

Super Late Model Tire Rule:
Must Punch 44 Hoosier: 1350, Spec 21, Crate Racing D21, Lucas 03 and American Racer 48. NO TOLERANCE.
Must Punch 60: Hoosier: 1600, Spec 55, Crate Racing D55, Lucas 06 and American Racer 56. NO TOLERANCE.

Super Late Model Purse 1- $20,000, 2- $10,000, 3- $5,000, 4- $4,000, 5-$3,000, 6- $2,500, 7- $2,000, 8- $1,800, 9- $1,700, 10- $1,600, 11- $1,500, 12- $1,400, 13- $1,300, 14-24 $1,200.

NeSmith Late Models will also be in action battling for year $3,000-to-win/$200-to-start with a $100.00 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

NeSmith Late Model Purse 1- $3,000, 2- $1,500, 3- $800, 4- $700, 5-$600, 6- $500, 7- $450, 8- $350, 9- $325, 10- $300, 11- $275, 12- $250, 13- $225, 14-24 $200.

The MSSS Street Stock division will be headlined by a $2,000-to-win/$100-to-start with a $75.00 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.
MSSS Street Stock Purse 1- $2,000, 2- $1,000, 3- $600, 4- $500, 5-$400, 6- $300, 7- $275, 8- $250, 9- $225, 10- $200, 11-24 $100.

The Factory Stock division will be in action SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY as they compete for $300-to-win Saturday Night ONLY.

Factory Stock Purse 1- $300, 2- $150, 3- $100, 4- $90, 5-$80, 6- $70, 7- $60, 8-24- $40.

Open practice begins Thursday night, October 8th at 7:00 PM for all divisions.

Friday night will see preliminary action for the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 as Super Late Models qualify and run heat races as they attempt to make the feature field. NeSmith Late Models will also qualify and run heat races. MSSS Street Stocks will also run their heats.

B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with Factory Stocks Heat Races and the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships Main Event Races.

Trackside parking is available for an additional $30 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot please call 662-386-9191.

PURSES, PRICES, and RACE FORMAT BASED ON 2 DAY SHOW.
Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 information can be found on the Magnolia Motor Speedway website hosted at www.MagnoliaDirt.com . For more information call Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 or Dewitt Singleton 601-917-1500 or the track at 662-240-3478.
Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:

EVENT FORMAT

Thursday, October 8th * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit Admission: Adults $20
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $85

Friday, October 9th Schedule:
2:00pm: Pit gates open
4:00pm: Grandstands open
6:30: Driver’s meeting
7:00: Hot Laps
8:00pm: Qualifying
Super Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races,
NeSmith Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races plus,
Street Stock Qualifying Races

FRIDAY ADMISSION PRICES
Friday Grandstands Admission: Adults $25.
Friday Children 10 and under free.
Two Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $50
Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35.
Friday Children 6-10 $25 Children 5 and Under Free.

Saturday, October 10th 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
Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Event Night
B-Mains For All Divisions and Factory Stocks Heat Races plus Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Events

SATURDAY ADMISSION PRICES
Saturday Grandstands: Adults $30
Saturday Children 6-10 $5. Children 5 & under free.
Saturday Pit Admission: Adults $40
Saturday Children 6-10 $30. Children 5 & under free.