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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
September 10, 2019

More Money Added to Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Weekend
Mega Event Set for September 26-28 at Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, Mississippi (08/27/19) – Just a tick over three weeks away from coming to life, the 2019 edition of the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 at Magnolia Motor Speedway has just had more money added to the weekend’s purse.

Magnolia State 100 founder, Dewitt Singleton is adding some additional money to the Super Late Model payout.

“I wanted to do a little something extra this year, so I decided to put up a couple of special bonuses,” Singleton revealed. “I’ve posted a $2,000 bonus for a Super Late Model driver, who can win both nights. If somebody sweeps the weekend, they now will win $18,000.

“I also wanted to give an extra driver the opportunity to start Saturday night’s Super Late Model feature. So, after the B-Mains on Saturday night, we are going to throw everybody’s name into a hat and randomly draw a 25th starter for the 70-lap finale. That means an extra driver is going to make at least $700 that they weren’t expecting to make so that pretty cool.”

The 2019 Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be held on Thursday-Saturday, September 26-28.

Entries have already begun to roll in for the Super Late Model portion of the program. Early entries include Jack Sullivan, Brandon Overton, Garrett Alberson, Morgan Bagley, Shay Knight, Billy Moyer Jr., Dane Dacus, Vic Hill, Billy Moyer, Austin Rettig, Zach McMillan, John Tweed, Kyle Beard, Chad Thrash, Eric Cooley and more.

The early entry fee for the weekend is only $100. Super Late Model competitors have until Saturday, September 21 to file an early entry for the event. 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 (662-574-2572), Ben Shelton (901-335-3037) or any of the Magnolia Motor Speedway staff early entries.

After seeing an Open Practice Session held on Thursday, September 26 there will be a complete $4,000-to-win/$300-to-start program on Friday, September 27 for the Super Late Models. On Saturday, September 28 the Super Late Model division will compete in a complete program that culminates with a $12,000-to-win/ $700-to-start, 70-lap finale.

In 2018, Chris Ferguson and Dale McDowell split Super Late Model wins in the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100

Joining the Super Late Models on the weekend’s docket are big events for the Durrence Layne Late Models, Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks, and Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks and Hot Shots (Saturday ONLY).

The Durrence Layne Late Models will be competing for a $3,000 top prize. MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks will be competing for $2,000-to-win. Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks will be competing for $1,000-to-win, and Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman will race for $1,500-to-win. Hots Shots will compete on Saturday night only and will be battling for $200-to-win (up to 9 Cars), $300-to-win (10-15 Cars) or $500-to-win (16 plus Cars).

Super Late Models 8” Spoilers ONLY, Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.
Super Late Model Tire Rule: Hoosier 1350, Lucas 03 on all four corners anytime with a Hoosier 1600, Hoosier LM40, Lucas 06 right rear option in the feature only

NO TOLERANCE.

Friday Night Super Late Model Purse (30 Laps)
1)$4,000 2)$2,000 3)$1,000 4)$800 5)$700 6)$600 7)$500 8)$450 9)$425 10)$400 11)$375 12)$350 13)$325 14-24)$300

Friday Fast-Time Award: $200 presented by ACE Portable Building (Columbus, MS)

Saturday Night Super Late Model Purse (70 Laps)
1)$12,000 2)$6,000 3)$3,500 4)$2,500 5)$2,000 6)$1,600 7)$1,500 8)$1,400 9)$1,300 10)$1,200 11)$1,100 12)$1,000 13)$900 14)$800 15)$750 16)$725 17-25)$700

Saturday Fast-Time Award: $200 presented by Penske Truck Rental (Columbus, MS)

A $2,000 bonus is posted for any driver, who can win both Super Late Model features.

Durrence Layne Late Models will also be in action battling for $3,000-to-win/$200-to-start with a $100 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

The Mississippi Street Stock Series Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stock division will be headlined by a $2,000-to-win/$100-to-start with a $75 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

The Ranch House Diner Factory Stock will be headlined by a $1,000-to-Win/$100-to-start with a $25 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman division will be headlined by a $1,500-to-Win/$100-to-start with a $50 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

Hots Shots will compete on Saturday night only and will be battling for $200-to-win (up to 9 Cars), $300-to-win (10-15 Cars) or $500-to-win (16 plus Cars).

Open practice begins Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m. for all divisions.

Friday night will see preliminary action for the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ held. Super Late Models compete in a complete program that culminates with a $4,000-to-win/ $300-to-start feature. Durrence Layne Late Models, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks, Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks and Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman will run their heat races. 

B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with a complete $12,000-to-win/ $700-to-start program for the Super Late Models, and a complete Hot Shots program. Last but not least, the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Championships feature events will be held for all divisions. 

Trackside parking is available for an additional $40 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot for the weekend, please call 662-386-9191.

FourWheeler’s/ATV’s/SidebySide’s/Golfcarts/Ect. $25.00 for the weekend.

PURSES, PRICES, and RACE FORMAT BASED ON 2 DAY SHOW.

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Event Fast Facts:

Thursday, September 26 Schedule
Open Practice 
Practice from 7pm till 10pm 

Thursday Admission Prices
Grandstand Admission: FREE
Pit Admission: Adults $20
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $90

Friday, September 27 Schedule 
2:00 p.m.: Pit gates open
5:00 p.m.: Grandstands open
6:30 p.m.: Driver’s meeting
7:00 p.m.: Hot Laps
8:00 p.m.: Qualifying & Racing Action

Friday Night Super Late Model Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, 30-Lap Feature, Durrence Layne Late Model Qualifying Races, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stock Qualifying Races, Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks Heat Races, and Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman Heat Races.

Friday Admission Prices
Friday Grandstands Admission: Adults $25
Friday Children 6-10 $5. Children 5 & under free.
Two Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $50

Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35 
Friday Children 6-10 $25 Children 5 and Under Free.

Saturday, September 28th Schedule:
2:00 p.m.: Pit gates open
3:00 p.m.: Grandstands open
4:00 p.m.: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00 p.m.: Driver’s meeting
5:30 p.m.: Premier Ford Hay Ride for the kids
6:00 p.m.: Hot Laps
7:00 p.m.: Racing

Saturday Night Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Main Event Night
Super Late Model qualifying, heat races, B-Mains, and 70-Lap Feature
Hot Shot Heat Races, B-Mains for All Divisions and Features

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