For Immediate Release
Contact: Ben Shelton (MSRMafia@gmail.com)
October 26, 2010

7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 This Weekend

Columbus, Mississippi (10/26/10) The 7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will come to life this Thursday-Saturday, October 28th-30th, 2010.

The 2010 Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 will be headlined by a $15,000 to win/$1,000 to start, 100 lap Super Late Model event. Billy Moyer, who is a three time Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Champion, last claimed the Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 title in 2009 and will be back to attempt a repeat performance in 2010. Moyer will face a field of competitors that includes many of the nation’s best drivers including former event champions Scott Bloomquist and Jason Cliburn PLUS Brian Birkhofer, Jimmy Mars, Mike Marlar, Clint Smith, Ray Cook, Bub McCool, Chris Wall, Neil Baggett, Rick Rickman, Jack Sullivan, Dennis Erb Jr., Brian Rickman, Kyle Beard, Billy Moyer Jr., Chad Thrash, David Breazeale, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Dane Dacus, Jonathan Davenport, and many more of the top drivers from across the region and the nation. All super Late Models will be required to run 8” spoilers, and tires must punch a minimum hardness of 40 at all times.

Crate Late Models will also be in action as they battle for $2,500 to win/$150 to start during the course of the event. The Street Stock division will be headlined by a $1,000 to win/$75 to start program.

The Open Wheel Modified division will be in action on Saturday night only and will battle for $700 to win, while the Mini Stock division will also contest a complete show on Saturday night for $300 to win.

Transponders and Raceceivers will be required for the Super Late Model, Crate Late Model, and Street Stock divisions and will be available for rental at the track.

Open practice begins Thursday night, October 28th at 7:00 PM for all divisions. Friday night will see preliminary action for the 7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 as Super Late Models qualify and run heat races as they attempt to make the feature field. Crate Late Models will also qualify and run heat races. Street Stocks will also run their heats.

B-Mains for all divisions will be contested on Saturday night along with the 7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Championships. A complete program for the Open Wheel Modified division and the Mini Stock division will be held on Saturday night. 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. Racers please remember to bring candy for the kids.

On Saturday afternoon starting at noon a cookout will be held at the track featuring southern fried fish, chicken, and all the trimmings. The cookout is open to racers and fans, and donations will be accepted to benefit the Alan East Racer’s Fund, which is a benevolent fund for racers, pit crews, and their families. In addition to the cookout, a silent auction will begin on Friday and will end on Saturday with door panels and other souvenirs on the auction block. All proceeds will go to the Alan East Racer’s Fund.

Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete 7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 information can be found on the Magnolia Motor Speedway website hosted at www.MagnoliaMotorSpeedway.net . For more information call Johnny Stokes at 662-574-2572 or the track at 662-240-3478

7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Event Fast Facts:
EVENT FORMAT

Pit gates open at 2pm each day!

Thursday, October 28th * 7pm – 10pm
Open Practice
Practice from 7pm till 10pm
Grand Stand Admission: FREE
Pit admission: Adults-$15
Three Day Pit Passes Adults $70
Two Day Pit Passes Adults $60

Friday, October 29th Schedule:
2:00pm: Pit gates open
4:00pm: Grandstands open
6:30: Driver’s meeting
7:00: Hot Laps
8:00pm: Qualifying

Super Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races
Crate Late Model Time Trials and Qualifying Races plus
Street Stock Qualifying Races
Stands: Adults $20. Active Military, Seniors, Students (11-17) $15.
Ages 6-10 Years of age $5. Children 5 and under free
Two Day Adult Grandstand Pass: $40

Pit admission: Adults $30. Children 6-10 $20. Children 5 & under free.

Saturday, October 30th 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
7th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Event Night
Open Wheel Modified Complete Program
Mini Stock Complete Program
B-Mains For All Divisions plus Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Events
Stands: Adults $25. Active Military, Seniors, Students (11-17) $20.
Children 6-10 $5. Children 5 & under free.

Pit admission: Adults $35. Children 6-10 $25. Children 5 & under free.