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September 27, 2019

Darrell Lanigan Leads the Way in Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Opener
Mega Event Draws to a Close on Saturday, September 28

Columbus, Mississippi (09/27/19) – Kentucky’s Darrell Lanigan cashed in first at the Country Pleasin’ Sausage Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 on Friday night at Magnolia Motor Speedway. The pilot of the GottaRace.com No. 29 Club 29 Race Car Super Late Model scored the $4,000 Super Late Model victory over a talented field of 35 entries from 10 states.

“I had to watch lapped traffic there, but all of the cards fell where I needed them and we got the win,” Lanigan said. “We always enjoyi coming to Magnolia Motor Speedway, and tonight was no exception. My team gave me a great car tonight, and now we’re focused on winning the $12,000 top prize tomorrow night and the $2,000 bonus that comes with sweeping the weekend.”

New Mexico’s Garrett Alberson was joined on the front for the feature by Darrell Lanigan. Lanigan shot to the lead as the race went green. A single caution slowed the action on lap 3. From there the Bluegrass State racer successfully navigated heavy lapped traffic to claim the victory. With the triumph Lanigan makes himself eligible for a $2,000 bonus if he can also win Saturday night’s $12,000 finale.

Fourth-starting Chris Ferguson ran second for the first half of the feature before Mike Marlar slipped past for the spot. Marlar went on to finish second and was followed across the finish line by Ferguson, Chris Brown, and Brandon Overton.

Spring, Texas racer, Chris Brown banked a $200 prize, courtesy of Ace Portable Buildings (Columbus, Mississippi), for setting fast time in qualifications.

In MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stock competition, 19 competitors registered for action. Dewayne Estes blazed to the fast time honors in qualifying and received a $200 bonus from Bob Roberts Barbeque for his quick circuit. Heat race action found Matt Byram and Justin McRee snaring wins to earn front row, starting spots for Saturday night’s finale.

Durrence Layne Late Model action found 37 competitors in the pit area with Saraland, Alabama’s Monte Skinner setting fast time before backing it up with a heat race win to earn the pole position for Saturday night’s $3,000-to-win finale. Other heat race winners in the division, included Justin McRee, Evan Ellis and Jeremy Shaw.

In the Durrence Layne Sportsman ranks, 34 entries were on hand. Buddy George and Colby Ponds won their respective heat races to earn front-row-starting spots for Saturday night’s $1,500-to-win feature. Kyle Shaw and Justin McRee also won heats.

With 20 Factory Stocks registered for competition John Johnson, Billy Collett and Justin Comer registered heat race wins.

A total of 145 racers took part in the opening night of the event. Additional entries for Saturday night are welcome in all divisions.

On Saturday night the weekend draws to a close. The Super Late Model division will contest a complete $12,000-to-win/ $700-to-start program. The Durrence Layne Late Models will contest their b-mains as well as their $3,000-to-win finale. MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks will see a B-Main held as well as the $2,000-to-win feature.

The Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks will host a B-Main and their $1,000-to-win finale, and Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman will see a pair of B-Mains held prior to their $1,500-to-win finale. 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.

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)

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 MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stock division will be headlined by a $2,000-to-win/$100-to-start event 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 program 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 finale 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).

On Saturday at noon the Carl Hanson Memorial BBQ lunch will be held in the grandstand area. Donations will be accepted for the barbecue plates with all money raised going to the Magnolia Racing Benefit Fund, which helps racers and their families in times of need.

Trackside parking is available for an additional $40 in any unreserved spot. Only a limited number of spots remain. To reserve your spot for the weekend, please call 662-386-9191. For more information the weekend, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .

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

Country Pleasin’ Sausage Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Event Fast Facts:
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

Super Late Model Feature (30 Laps)
1)Darrell Lanigan 2)Mike Marlar 3)Chris Ferguson 4)Chris Brown 5)Brandon Overton 6)Garrett Alberson 7)Billy Moyer 8)Dale McDowell 9)Dane Dacus 10)Chad Thrash 11)Morgan Bagley 12)Tanner English 13)Eric Cooley 14)Brian Rickman 15)Kyle Beard 16)Colton Horner 17)Michael Arnold 18)Dalton 19)Austin Rettig 20)Braden Mitchell 21)Ray McElhiney 22)Manny Falcon 23)Jamie Elam 24)Rick Rickman

Street Stock Feature Line-Up
Row 1: Matt Byram – Justin McRee
Row 2: Dewayne Estes – David Williamson
Row 3: Jason Hollis – Johnny Stokes
Row 4: Chad Thrash – Jamie Sudduth
Row 5: Michael Kirby – T.K. King
Row 6: Lee Ray – Shay Knight
Row 7: Trey Bright – Jamey Boland
Row 8: Cale Hollingsworth – Brad Wier
Row 9: Brent Mitchell – Dustin Dupler
Row 10: Race McMahon

Durrence Layne Late Model A Feature Line-Up
Row 1: Monte Skinner – Justin McRee
Row 2: Evan Ellis – Jeremy Shaw
Row 3: Sid Scarbrough – Cliff Ross
Row 4: Ryan Colby – Spencer Hughes
Row 5: Jamie Elam – Chase Walls
Row 6: Randall Beckwith – Jamie Tollison
Row 7: Cliff Williams – Braden Mitchell
Row 8: Steve Russell – Josh Putnam
Row 9: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 10: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 11: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 12: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer

Durrence Layne Late Model B-Main #1
Row 1: Mathew Brocato – Kenneth Montiel
Row 2: Rodney Bruce – Kody Barber
Row 3: Zack Shelton – Cale Finley
Row 4: Marcus Minga – Joshua Patterson
Row 5: Jim Churches – Garry Blackston
Row 6: Lance Johnson

Durrence Layne Late Model B-Main #2
Row 1: Mitchell Hollaway – Cole Burns
Row 2: Jeffrey Cooper – Jason Henry
Row 3: Josh Huss – DG Hawkins
Row 4: Thomas Langley – Anthony Andrews
Row 5: Kyle Courtney – Bobby Jordan
Row 6: Blake Martin

Factory Stock Feature
Row 1: John Johnson – Billy Collett
Row 2: Justin Comer – Josh Jennings
Row 3: Scooter Ware – Andrew Earnest
Row 4: Jarrett Jones – Cody Chism
Row 5: Josh Holbrook – Shane Burns
Row 6: Wayne Medders – Corey Adank
Row 7: Josh Carpenter – John Beard Jr.
Row 8: Tyler Hopper – Alex Johnson
Row 9: Thomas Gable – Brandon Carter
Row 10: B-Main Transfer – B-Main Transfer
Row 11: B-Main Transfer – B-Main Transfer
Row 12: B-Main Transfer – B-Main Transfer

Factory Stock B-Main
Row 1: Daniel Wiggins – Robert Eaton
Row 2: Noah Bailey

Sportsman Late Model A-Feature Line-Up
Row 1: Buddy George – Colby Ponds
Row 2: Kyle Shaw – Justin McRee
Row 3: Justin Angle – Tony Shelton
Row 4: Chace Pennington – Tyler Burgess
Row 5: Chance Inman – Michael Santangelo
Row 6: Russ Brasel – Joey McKinney
Row 7: Caleb Pickard – Jamie Pickard
Row 8: Brandon Carpenter – Trey Rickman
Row 9: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 10: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 11: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer
Row 12: B-Main #1 Transfer – B-Main #2 Transfer

Sportsman Late Model B-Feature #1
Row 1: Bryson Mitchell – Michael Dickinson
Row 2: Aaron Miller – Randy Holder
Row 3: Shane Holder – Brian Hollis
Row 4: Richard Cox – Phillips Gibson
Row 5: Zack Owens

Sportsman Late Model B-Feature #2
Row 1: Nick Thrash – David Franklin
Row 2: Ryan King – Chance Landers
Row 3: Chase Williams – Dawson Simpson
Row 4: Mike Pickard – Jeremy Reedwood
Row 5: Heather Lowe