Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 October 10th-12th at Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, Mississippi (09/19/13) Just a few weeks remain until the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 comes to life at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi as the event will be held on Thursday-Saturday, October 10th-12th, 2013. 

The 2013 Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be headlined by a $20,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start, 100 lap Super Late Model event. In addition NeSmith Late Models will be battling for $3,000-to-win, MSSS Street Stocks racing for $2,000-to-win, and Mini Stocks competing for $400-to-win (Based on 20 or more cars and racing on Saturday night only).

Super Late Models competitors please note that only 8” Spoilers will be allowed with other Magnolia Motor Speedway rules applying.

Super Late Model Competitors have until Saturday, October 5th to file their early entry for the event. The early entry fee is $100. After this date, the entry fee will be $150. Competitors must file an early entry by mailing a check to Magnolia Motor Speedway, 495 Highway 45 South, Columbus, MS 39701 or competitors can give Johnny Stokes or any of his staff early entries. 

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 $75.00 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 Mini Stock division will be in action SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY as they compete for $400-to-win/$50-to-start, Based on 20 Plus Cars.

Mini Stock Purse (Based on 20 Plus Cars) 1- $400, 2- $250, 3- $200, 4- $175, 5-$150, 6- $125, 7- $100, 8- $75, 9- $75, 10-24 $50.

Mini Stock Purse (Less Than 19 Cars) 1- $300, 2- $150, 3- $100, 4- $90, 5-$80, 6- $70, 7- $60, 8-19- $40.

An Open Practice Session will be held on Thursday night, October 10th beginning at 7pm with all divisions welcome.

Friday night will see preliminary action for the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 contested 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 Mini Stocks heat races and the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships Main Event Races. 

Also, on Saturday the Alan East Racer's Fund Free Fish Fry lunch will be held, and volunteers will be accepting donations for the fund to raise money to provide monetary assistance for racers, crew, or racing community in the event of an injury, etc. There will also be a Silent Auction for autographed doors from race cars, to raise money for the fund. Doors will be on display prior to auction time. Doors from top drivers in the country and plus locals. The lunch will be served at noon on Saturday with the Silent Auction 4pm. 

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

Please note that purses, prices, and race format based on a two 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 the track at 662-240-3478.

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:
EVENT FORMAT

Thursday, October 10th * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit Admission: Adults $20
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $80

Friday, October 11th 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: $45
Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35.
Friday Children 6-10 $25 Children 5 and Under Free.
Two Day Adult Pit Pass: $65

Saturday, October 12th Schedule:
12:00pm: Alan East Foundation Fish Fry Cookout
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 Mini Stocks Heat Races plus Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Events

Saturday Admission Prices
Saturday Grandstands: Adults $25
Saturday Children 6-10 $5. Children 5 & under free.
Saturday Pit Admission: Adults $35
Saturday Children 6-10 $25. Children 5 & under free.