9th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix Gets Face Lift

[Ben Shelton]

For Immediate Release
Contact: Ben Shelton (MSRMafia@gmail.com)
November 10th, 2010

9th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix Gets Face Lift

Columbus, Mississippi (11/10/10) The 9th edition of the Possum Town Grand Prix, which will be held November 25th-27th, 2010, will see the event with a new promoter, Jeff Greer, a new home at Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi), and an all new format, which will see all divisions competing in a complete show each night.

For 2010, Jeff Greer has taken over the reigns for the Thanksgiving weekend tradition known as the Possum Town Grand Prix. The veteran promoter has moved the event from Columbus Speedway to the state-of-the-art Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) and has also devised a new format, where racers have a chance to compete in a full program each night, while also taking home money each night.

The event opens on Thursday, November 25th with an Open Practice Session from 7pm to 10pm. On Thursday night, pit admission is $15 with grandstand admission free.

The PRO Dirt Car Series Super Late Model tour will sanction a $2,000 to win, 40 lap event on Friday, November 26th, while the NeSmith National Crate Late Model Series will sanction their annual invitational, which will pay $1,000 to win. Also, on Friday night’s card will be a $500 to win Open Wheel Modified event, $300 to win Street Stock event, and a $200 to win Mini Stock event. On Friday, grandstand admission for adults is $15 with senior citizens, active military, and children (11-17 years of age) $12. Children 10 years of age and younger are free with a paying adult. Pit passes are $30 for adults with kids 6-10 years of age $15. Ages 5 & under are free

On Saturday night, the PRO Dirt Car Series will headline the event with a $3,000 to win, 40 lap Super Late Model program. The NeSmith Crate Late Model Series will host a $2,000 to win, 40 lap event. The Street Stock division will battle for $500 to win with Open Wheel Modifieds racing for $500 to win and Mini Stocks racing for $200 to win. On Saturday, grandstand admission for adults is $20 with senior citizens, active military, and children (11-17 years of age) $15. Children 10 years of age and younger are free in the grandstands with a paying adult. Pit passes are $30 for adults with kids 6-10 years of age $15. Ages 5 & under are free.

Full payouts for all divisions are available on the event flyer, which can be found at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net .

Trackside parking is available in any unreserved spot.

Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete 9th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix information can be found on the Magnolia Motor Speedway website hosted at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net . For more information call Jeff Greer at 256-366-3836 or Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 or the track at 662-240-3478.

[gotdirt13]

just wanted to say thanks, for ruining one of the best races of the year!!! Thanks alot whoever the idiot is that came up with the stupid idea of movin this race to the Mag! Hope nobody shows up so maybe next year, it will be back where it belongs!!!

[rolltide]

The PTGP actually was not going to happen at all this year.

Jeff Greer stepped in and is promoting it; so he is not ruining it, he is saving it. He should be applauded and supported. If it does not work this year then it will be gone. Simple as that.

The Mag is a great faciity and it will be a good show. If it is cold, the FREE trackside parking at the Mag will be a huge help in drawing fans. Sit in your warm car and watch the races.

Word is that the response has been great from drivers and fans.

We all love the Bullring but sometimes you gotta pay the bills and make a business decision.

Also updating the format as Jeff has already made some positive changes to promote the event:

The Nesmith National Late Model Series purse has been upped to $2,500 to win for the Saturday nite show.

The Modified purse was raised to $700 to win on Saturday.

Kajun Mini Stocks are now racing for $750 to win during the weekend.

Don't forget 2 full PRO Series Super Late Model shows-$5,000 Possible to win
$2,000 to win Friday nite
$3,000 to win Saturday nite