Magnolia State Cotton Pickin' Kicks Off this Thursday

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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
September 21, 2020

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Kicks Off this Thursday
Mega Event Set for September 24-26 at Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, Mississippi (09/21/20) – The 2020 edition of the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 comes to life this weekend at Johnny Stokes’ Magnolia Motor Speedway.

The 2020 Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be held on Thursday-Saturday, September 24-26.

While there’s not a true pre-entry list, Super Late Model drivers have begun voicing their intent to enter the weekend’s festivities. Expected drivers, representing more than eight states includes Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer, Chris Ferguson, Ross Bailes, Austin Kirkpatrick, Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), Spencer Hughes, Ahnna Parkhurst, Joseph Joiner, Logan Martin, Chad Thrash, Dane Dacus, Brian Rickman, David Breazeale, Rick Rickman, Zach Leonhardi, Neil Baggett, Morgan Bagley, Austin Smith, Jeremy Conaway, Scott Dedwylder, Travis Ashley, Jay Scott, Jamie Elam, Eric Cooley, Michael Arnold and more.

After seeing an Open Practice Session held on Thursday, September 24 there will be a complete $4,000-to-win/$300-to-start program on Friday, September 25 for the Super Late Models. On Saturday, September 26 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.

The early entry deadline has passed for the Super Late Model division. The entry fee at registration is $150, which covers both nights.

Friday and Saturday night’s programs include a $200 Super Late Model Fast Time Award, courtesy of Ace Portable Buildings.

In 2019, Darrell Lanigan and Mike Marlar 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 Crate Racin’ USA Late Models, Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks, Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks, Eaton Clinic Modified Sportsman and Hot Shots (Saturday ONLY).

The Crate Racin’ USA 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. Eaton Clinic Modified Sportsman will be coming for $1,000-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

$200 Super Late Model Fast Time from Ace Portable Buildings

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 17-24)$700

$200 Super Late Model Fast Time from Ace Portable Buildings

Crate Racin’ USA 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 division will be headlined by a $1,000-to-Win/$100-to-start with no 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 $25 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.

The Eaton Clinic Modified Sportsman will take their shot at a $1,000-to-win/$100-to-start finale with no 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 24th 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. Crate Racin’ USA Late Models, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stocks, Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks, Eaton Clinic Modified Sportsman 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. For more information the weekend, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .

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

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Event Fast Facts:
*Each competing team will receive one (1) complimentary pit voucher for their ATV/Side By Side/Pit Bike upon arrival at the track. Any other ATV/Side By Side/Pit Bike/etc will require the purchase of a $25 pass to be permitted in the pits.
*No Personal Vehicles will be permitted in the pits.
*All cars in all divisions must rent a transponder.
*Raceceivers are mandatory in all divisions.

Thursday, September 24 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 25 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, Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Qualifying Races, MSSS Three Star Tire and Auto Street Stock Qualifying Races, Ranch House Diner Factory Stocks Heat Races, Eaton Clinic Modified Sportsman Qualifying Races, and Glenn’s BBQ and Fish Late Model Sportsman Heat Races.

Friday Admission Prices
Friday Grandstands Admission:
Adults $25
Friday Children 10 & 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: $70

Saturday, September 26 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
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