Ben Shelton
10-24-2012, 01:40 AM
9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 this Weekend at Magnolia
Columbus, Mississippi (10/02/12) This weekend, October 25th-27th, the 9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 comes to life at Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi).
The 2012 Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be headlined by a $15,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start, 100 lap Super Late Model event. New for 2012 the event will be starting 25 cars with the 25th position being randomly awarded as a provisional starting spot by event sponsor, Southern Belle Apparel. GRT Race Cars is also sponsoring a $200 fast time award for the Super Late Model division.
Super Late Model pilots from across the nation are tossing their hats into the ring this weekend for what could very well be the most-talented field to ever come together for a Cotton Pickin' 100 event. Drivers, who have voiced an intent to participate in the event include Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Billy Moyer, Bub McCool, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Kent Robinson, Mike Marlar, Dane Dacus, Shane Clanton, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer Jr., Scott Dedwylder, Klint Byars, Ronnie Johnson, and many more of the top national, regional, and local pilots.
NeSmith Late Models will also be in action and will be battling for more money this year with a purse that includes a payout of $3,000-to-win/$175-to-start with a $50.00 Entry Fee. NeSmith Late Models will also receive a $200 Fast Time Award presented by WJEC/106.5 FM (Vernon, AL)
The Street Stock division will be headlined by a $1,000-to-win/$100-to-start finale with a $25.00 Entry Fee. Street Stocks $100 bonus to the winner courtesy of E & E Transmission (Columbus, MS).
The KMSA Mini Stock division will be in action as well as they compete for $1000-to-win/$50-to-start.
Open practice begins Thursday night, October 25th at 7:00 PM for all divisions.
Friday night will see preliminary action for the 9th Annual Southern Belle 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. Street Stocks and Mini Stocks will also run their heats.
B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with the 9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships. From 5:15pm to 5:45pm kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as they will be allowed to trick or treat at the haulers in the pits, and there will be a costume contest for kids 12 and under.
Racers please remember to bring candy for the kids.
Also, on Saturday the Alan East Racer's Fund Free Hog Roast 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 local competitors will all be available. Also there will be a shirt signed by all Lucas Oil and World of Outlaw drivers. The lunch will be served at noon on Saturday with the Silent Auction scheduled at 4pm.
Trackside parking is available for $30 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot please call the track at 662-240-3478.
Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete 9th Annual Southern Belle 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.
9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:
EVENT FORMAT
Thursday, October 25th * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit admission: Adults-$20
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $80
FRIDAY ADMISSION PRICES
Friday Grandstands Admission: Adults $20.
Friday Children 10 and under free
Two Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $40
Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35.
Friday Children 6-10 $25 Children 5 and Under Free.
Two Day Adult Pit Pass: $65
Friday, October 26th Schedule
2:00pm : Pit gate opens
4:00pm : Grandstand open
6:30pm : Drivers Meeting
7:00pm : Hot Laps
8:00pm : Qualifying
Super Late Model Time Trials and Quailfying Races
NeSmith Late Model Time Trials and Quailfying Races
Street Stock Heat Races
Mini Stock Heat Races
9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Event Night
B-Mains For All Divisions plus Southern Belle 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.
Saturday, October 27th Schedule:
12:00pm: Alan East Foundation Cookout
2:00pm: Pit gates open
3:00pm: Grandstands open
4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00pm: Driver’s meeting
5:15-5:45pm: Trick or Treating For Kids in the Pits
6:00pm: Hot Laps
7:00pm: Racing
Columbus, Mississippi (10/02/12) This weekend, October 25th-27th, the 9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 comes to life at Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi).
The 2012 Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be headlined by a $15,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start, 100 lap Super Late Model event. New for 2012 the event will be starting 25 cars with the 25th position being randomly awarded as a provisional starting spot by event sponsor, Southern Belle Apparel. GRT Race Cars is also sponsoring a $200 fast time award for the Super Late Model division.
Super Late Model pilots from across the nation are tossing their hats into the ring this weekend for what could very well be the most-talented field to ever come together for a Cotton Pickin' 100 event. Drivers, who have voiced an intent to participate in the event include Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Billy Moyer, Bub McCool, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Kent Robinson, Mike Marlar, Dane Dacus, Shane Clanton, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer Jr., Scott Dedwylder, Klint Byars, Ronnie Johnson, and many more of the top national, regional, and local pilots.
NeSmith Late Models will also be in action and will be battling for more money this year with a purse that includes a payout of $3,000-to-win/$175-to-start with a $50.00 Entry Fee. NeSmith Late Models will also receive a $200 Fast Time Award presented by WJEC/106.5 FM (Vernon, AL)
The Street Stock division will be headlined by a $1,000-to-win/$100-to-start finale with a $25.00 Entry Fee. Street Stocks $100 bonus to the winner courtesy of E & E Transmission (Columbus, MS).
The KMSA Mini Stock division will be in action as well as they compete for $1000-to-win/$50-to-start.
Open practice begins Thursday night, October 25th at 7:00 PM for all divisions.
Friday night will see preliminary action for the 9th Annual Southern Belle 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. Street Stocks and Mini Stocks will also run their heats.
B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with the 9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships. From 5:15pm to 5:45pm kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as they will be allowed to trick or treat at the haulers in the pits, and there will be a costume contest for kids 12 and under.
Racers please remember to bring candy for the kids.
Also, on Saturday the Alan East Racer's Fund Free Hog Roast 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 local competitors will all be available. Also there will be a shirt signed by all Lucas Oil and World of Outlaw drivers. The lunch will be served at noon on Saturday with the Silent Auction scheduled at 4pm.
Trackside parking is available for $30 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot please call the track at 662-240-3478.
Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete 9th Annual Southern Belle 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.
9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:
EVENT FORMAT
Thursday, October 25th * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit admission: Adults-$20
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $80
FRIDAY ADMISSION PRICES
Friday Grandstands Admission: Adults $20.
Friday Children 10 and under free
Two Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $40
Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35.
Friday Children 6-10 $25 Children 5 and Under Free.
Two Day Adult Pit Pass: $65
Friday, October 26th Schedule
2:00pm : Pit gate opens
4:00pm : Grandstand open
6:30pm : Drivers Meeting
7:00pm : Hot Laps
8:00pm : Qualifying
Super Late Model Time Trials and Quailfying Races
NeSmith Late Model Time Trials and Quailfying Races
Street Stock Heat Races
Mini Stock Heat Races
9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Event Night
B-Mains For All Divisions plus Southern Belle 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.
Saturday, October 27th Schedule:
12:00pm: Alan East Foundation Cookout
2:00pm: Pit gates open
3:00pm: Grandstands open
4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00pm: Driver’s meeting
5:15-5:45pm: Trick or Treating For Kids in the Pits
6:00pm: Hot Laps
7:00pm: Racing