FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
October 8th, 2014

It's Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Time at the Mag

Columbus, Mississippi (10/08/14) In just 24 hours the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 roars to life at the state-of-the-art, Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi. The three day affair, which spans Thursday-Saturday, October 9th-11th, 2014, will see over $90,000 distributed as the huge event draws top competitors from across the nation.

Headlining the mega-event will be a $20,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start, Super Late Model extravaganza. Defending champion, Jimmy Owens from Newport, Tennessee headlines the entry list. Last year's runner-up, Billy Moyer Jr. has also filed his entry as has 2014 UMP National Champion, Bobby Pierce, who finished third in his debut at the facility a year ago.

Entries from more than twelve states are expected. A host of drivers from across the country have voiced an intent to participate in the event including Scott Bloomquist, Don O'Neal, Steve Francis, Jonathan Davenport, Rick Eckert, Eric Jacobsen, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer, Chris Brown, Shane Clanton, Chase Junghans, Brandon Sheppard, Chris Wall, Wendell Wallace, Morgan Bagley, Rick Rickman, David Breazeale, Kyle Beard, Garrett Alberson, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Brian Rickman, Jack Sullivan, Chad Thrash, Riley Hickman, Jared Landers, Randy Weaver, and many more.

Also on the card will be a big program for the NeSmith Late Models as they battle for $3,000-to-win atop the black ice of the 3/8 mile oval. Many of the region's top NeSmith Late Model pilots are expected to toss their name into the fold as they battle for the top prize.

Over the past few years the Mississippi Street Stock Series (MSSS) has established itself as one of the most competitive series in the country, and this weekend at Magnolia Motor Speedway a talented field of racers will wage war as they chase the $2,000 winner's check. Surprise entries in the division may be on tap as well as Jimmy Owens and Chris Wall have indicated their intent to take a shot at taming the talented MSSS foes.

Saturday night's program will include Mini Stocks competing for $400-to-win (Based on 20 or More Cars Race 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 $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.

Open practice begins Thursday night, October 9th 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 Mini Stocks Heat Races and the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships Main Event Races.

Also, on Saturday a 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.

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, Ben Shelton 901-335-3037, or the track at 662-240-3478.

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:

EVENT FORMAT
Thursday, October 9th * 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 10th 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.

Saturday, October 11th Schedule:
12:00pm: Fish Fry Cookout
2:00pm: Pit gates open
3:00pm: Grandstands open
4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00pm: Driver’s meeting
5:30pm: Cotton Pickin' 100 Hay Ride
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