{"id":25703,"date":"2018-09-05T23:37:35","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T23:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=25703"},"modified":"2018-09-05T23:53:06","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T23:53:06","slug":"magnolia-state-cotton-pickin-100-early-entries-begin-to-arrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/upcoming-events\/magnolia-state-cotton-pickin-100-early-entries-begin-to-arrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 Early Entries Begin to Arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: black; line-height: 24px;\"><strong><cite>Magnolia Motor Speedway Hosts Mega Event on September 20-22<\/cite><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Columbus, Mississippi (09\/05\/18) \u2013 The 2018 edition of the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 at Magnolia Motor Speedway is just over two weeks away and Super Late Model pre-entries are beginning to roll in for the big event.<\/p>\n<p>Former event winners headline some of the early entries, which now includes drivers from eight states.<\/p>\n<p>Defending Champion, Brandon Overton from Evans, Georgia \u2013 who is fresh off a $50,000 win in the Hillbilly 100 \u2013 headlines the list which also includes former event winners Chris Wall and Morgan Bagley.<\/p>\n<p>Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Dale McDowell from Chickamauga, Georgia has filed his entry.<\/p>\n<p>Other early entries include former MARS and Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Tony Jackson Jr. from Lebanon, Missouri as well three-time and defending COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Champion, Jack Sullivan. Defending Ultimate Super Late Model Series Champion, Tyler Millwood from Kingston, Georgia has filed his entry as well.<\/p>\n<p>Other early entries include Vic Hill, Billy Moyer Jr., Donald McIntosh, Zachary McMillan, Timothy Culp, Cade Dillard, Spencer Hughes, Jon Mitchell, B.J. Robinson, Dane Dacus, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The 2018 Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 will be held on Thursday-Saturday, September 20-22. After seeing an Open Practice Session held on Thursday, September 20 there will be a $4,000-to-win\/$300-to-start, 30-lap finale on Friday night, September 21 for the Super Late Models, while Saturday night, September 22 will see the division competing in a $12,000-to-win\/ $700-to-start, 70-lap finale.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time ever, each night will see a full docket of time trials, heat races, B-Mains, and a main event for the Super Late Model ranks.<br \/>\nThe early entry fee for the weekend is only $100. Super Late Model competitors have until Saturday, September 15 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 <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16625742572\">(662-574-2572)<\/a>, Ben Shelton <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+19013353037\">(901-335-3037)<\/a> or any of the Magnolia Motor Speedway staff early entries.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the Super Late Models on the weekend\u2019s docket are big events for the Durrence Layne Late Models, Durrence Layne Sportsman, the Mississippi Street Stock Series (MSSS), and Factory Stocks\/Pure Stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The Durrence Layne Late Models will be competing for a $3,000 top prize. MSSS Street Stocks will be competing for $2,000-to-win. Factory Stocks\/Pure Stocks will be competing for $1,000-to-win, and Late Model Sportsman will race for $1,200-to-win.<\/p>\n<p>Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 Trophies will be presented to each winner!<\/p>\n<p>Super Late Models 8\u201d Spoilers ONLY, Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.<br \/>\nSuper 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<\/p>\n<p>NO TOLERANCE.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Night Super Late Model Purse (30 Laps)<br \/>\n1)$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)$350 13)$<a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+13251424\">325 14-24)<\/a>$300<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Night Super Late Model Purse (70 Laps)<br \/>\n1)$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)$750 16)$<a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+17251724\">725 17-24)<\/a>$700<\/p>\n<p>NeSmith 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.<\/p>\n<p>The MSSS 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.<br \/>\nThe Factory Stock Vs. Pure Stock Challenge will be headlined by a $1,000-to-Win\/$100-to-start with a $25 Entry Fee. Drivers can run whatever rules package their home track runs with the exception that all competitors must run an unmodified 4412 carburetor. No mud grip tires are allowed. No grooving and no chemical alteration on tires allowed. For any additional rules questions, please contact Johnny Stokes at <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16625742572\">662-574-2572.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Late Model Sportsman division will be headlined by a $1,200-to-Win\/$100-to-start with a $35 Entry Fee. Magnolia Motor Speedway Rules Apply.<\/p>\n<p>Open practice begins Thursday, September 20<sup>th<\/sup> at 7:00 p.m. for all divisions.<\/p>\n<p>Friday night will see preliminary action for the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 as Super Late Models compete in a complete program that culminates with a $4,000-to-win\/ $300-to-start feature. NeSmith Late Models, MSSS Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Late Model Sportsman will run their heat races.<\/p>\n<p>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. Last but not least, the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 Championships feature events will be held for all divisions.<br \/>\nTrackside parking is available for an additional $30 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot please call <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16623869191\">662-386-9191.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FourWheeler\u2019s\/ATV\u2019s\/SidebySide\u2019s\/Golfcarts\/Ect. $25.00 for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>PURSES, PRICES, and RACE FORMAT BASED ON 2 DAY SHOW.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in0in0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #212121; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2text-indent:0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: black; line-height: 24px;\">Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 information can be found on the Magnolia Motor Speedway website hosted at <\/span><span class=\"MsoHyperlink\" style=\"color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 24px;\"><a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.magnoliadirt.com\/\">www.MagnoliaDirt.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: black; line-height: 24px;\">. For more information, call Johnny Stokes at <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16625742572\">662-574-2572<\/a> or Dewitt Singleton <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16019171500\">601-917-1500<\/a> or the track at <a style=\"color: #0072c6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16622403478\">662-240-3478.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 Event Fast Facts:<br \/>\nEVENT FORMAT<br \/>\nThursday, September 20<sup>th<\/sup> * 7pm \u2013 10pm<br \/>\nOpen Practice<br \/>\nPractice from 7pm till 10pm<br \/>\nGrandstand Admission: FREE<br \/>\nPit Admission: Adults $20.00<br \/>\nThree Day Pit Passes Adults $90.00<\/p>\n<p>Friday, September 21<sup>st<\/sup> Schedule:<br \/>\n2:00pm: Pit gates open<br \/>\n4:00pm: Grandstands open<br \/>\n6:30: Driver\u2019s meeting<br \/>\n7:00: Hot Laps<br \/>\n8:00pm: Qualifying<\/p>\n<p>Friday Night Super Late Model Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, 30-Lap Feature, NeSmith Late Model Qualifying Races, MSSS Street Stock Qualifying Races, Factory Stocks Heat Races, and Late Model Sportsman Heat Races.<\/p>\n<p>FRIDAY ADMISSION PRICES<br \/>\nFriday Grandstands Admission: Adults $25.00<br \/>\nFriday Children 6-10 $5.00. Children 5 &amp; under free.<br \/>\nTwo Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $50.00<\/p>\n<p>Friday Pit Admission: Adults $35.00<br \/>\nFriday Children 6-10 $25.00 Children 5 and Under Free.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, September 22<sup>nd<\/sup> Schedule:<br \/>\n2:00pm: Pit gates open<br \/>\n3:00pm: Grandstands open<br \/>\n4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row<br \/>\n5:00pm: Driver\u2019s meeting<br \/>\n5:30pm: Premier Ford Hay Ride for the kids<br \/>\n6:00pm: Hot Laps<br \/>\n7:00pm: Racing<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Night Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 Main Event Night<br \/>\nSuper Late Model qualifying, heat races, B-Mains, and 70-Lap Feature<br \/>\nB-Mains for All Divisions and Features<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY ADMISSION PRICES<br \/>\nSaturday Grandstands: Adults $30.00<br \/>\nSaturday Children 6-10 $5.00. Children 5 &amp; under free.<br \/>\nSaturday Pit Admission: Adults $40.00<br \/>\nSaturday Children 6-10 $30.00 Children 5 &amp; under free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magnolia Motor Speedway Hosts Mega Event on September 20-22 Columbus, Mississippi (09\/05\/18) \u2013 The 2018 edition of the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin\u2019 100 at Magnolia [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":25705,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"publish_to_discourse":"","publish_post_category":"","wpdc_auto_publish_overridden":"","wpdc_topic_tags":"","wpdc_pin_topic":"","wpdc_pin_until":"","discourse_post_id":"","discourse_permalink":"","wpdc_publishing_response":"","wpdc_publishing_error":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[61,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-racing-news","category-upcoming-events"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25703"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25707,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25703\/revisions\/25707"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}