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September 21, 2018 Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
September 21, 2018

Chris Ferguson Wins Thrilling Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Opener
Championship Night Set for Saturday Evening

Columbus, Mississippi (09/21/18) – The racing action at the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Country Pleasin Sausage at Magnolia Motor Speedway officially came to life on Friday night, and it definitely didn’t disappoint.

165 racecars in five divisions filled the pit area.

Chris Ferguson started the night by besting 57 Super Late Model entries to blaze to the fastest lap in time trials. He backed up his qualifying effort by winning his heat race to lock into the pole position for the 30-lap, $4,000-to-win feature.

Ferguson was joined on the front row by Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Billy Moyer. It was Moyer who shot to the lead as the race went green. He paced the field until late in the race, when he encountered heavy lapped traffic. Ferguson capitalized on lapped traffic to take the lead with just two laps remaining. The North Carolina driver went on to claim the win, while 13th-starting Dale McDowell edged Moyer for the runner-up spot at the line. Jack Sullivan finished fourth and 22nd-starting Jason Hiett rounded out the Top-5 finishers.

“I never dreamed I would beat two Hall of Famers like Moyer and McDowell on a track that was this slick,� an elated Ferguson said in Victory Lane. “We drove all night to be here, and then to get this win is just amazing. It was a long trip, but this definitely made it worth it.�

Thirty-seven Durrence Layne Late Models registered for battle, and time trials were used to set the starting grids for three heat races. Justin McRee, Evan Ellis and Randall Beckwith snared the heat race wins.

Mississippi Street Stock Series action saw Ben Keith set fast time over a field 23 entries. Keith, Justin McRee, and Matt Byram won the heat races.

With 31 Durrence Layne Sportsman competitors on hand, Tyler Burgess, Justin McRee and Pickard all notched heat race wins.

Factory Stock heat race action was topped by Cody Chism and Scooter Ware.

On Saturday evening the Super Late Model competitors will compete in a full program that will culminate with a $12,000-to-win/ $700-to-start finale.

All other divisions will contest B-Mains and the Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Country Pleasin’ Sausage main events. 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. 

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ Trophies will be presented to each winner!

At noon at the track in the grandstand area the Carl Hanson Memorial BBQ lunch will be held. Donations will be accepted for the barbecue plates with all money raised going to the Racer’s Benefit Fund, which helps racers and their families in times of need.

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.

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

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.

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.

The 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 662-574-2572.

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.

Trackside parking is available for an additional $30 in any unreserved spot. To reserve your spot please call 662-386-9191.

FourWheeler’s/ATV’s/SidebySide’s/Golfcarts/Ect. $25.00 for the weekend.

PURSES, PRICES, and RACE FORMAT BASED ON 2 DAY SHOW.
Magnolia Motor Speedway and complete Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Country Pleasin Sausage 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, Ben Shelton at 901-335-3037 or Dewitt Singleton 601-917-1500 or the track at 662-240-3478.

Super Late Model Feature Finish (30 Laps)
1)Chris Ferguson 2)Dale McDowell 3)Billy Moyer 4)Jack Sullivan 5)Jason Hiett 6)Jared Landers 7)Billy Moyer Jr. 8)Chad Thrash 9)Jon Mitchell 10)Shanon Buckingham 11)B.J. Robinson 12)Michael Page 13)Cade Dillard 14)Rick Rickman 15)Hunter Rasdon 16)Tanner English 17)Brian Rickman 18)Chris Wall 19)Scott Dedwylder 20)Austin Rettig 21)Dane Dacus 22)Cory Hedgecock 23)Timothy Culp 24)Neil Baggett

Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 presented by Country Pleasin Sausage  Event Fast Facts:
EVENT FORMAT
Saturday, September 22 Schedule:
12:00pm: Carl Hanson Memorial Fundraiser BBQ
2:00pm: Pit gates open
3:00pm: Grandstands open
4:00pm: Autograph session on souvenir row
5:00pm: Driver’s meeting
5:30pm: Premier Ford Hay Ride for the kids
6:00pm: Hot Laps
7:00pm: Racing

Saturday Night Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 Main Event Night
Super Late Model qualifying, heat races, B-Mains, and 70-Lap Feature
B-Mains for All Divisions and Features

SATURDAY ADMISSION PRICES
Saturday Grandstands: Adults $30.00
Saturday Children 6-10 $5.00. Children 5 & under free.
Saturday Pit Admission: Adults $40.00
Saturday Children 6-10 $30.00 Children 5 & under free.

Super Late Model Friday Night $4,000-to-Win Finish
1- 22f Chris Ferguson
2- 17m Dale McDowell
3- 21 Billy Moyer
4- 18 Jack Sullivan
5- 1h Jason Hiett
6- 777 Jared Landers
7- 21jr Billy Moyer Jr
8- 1c Chad Thrash
9- 5 John Mitchell
10- 10 Shanon Buckingham
11- 1 BJ Robinson
12- 18 Michael Page
13- 97 Cade Dillard
14- 86 Rick Rickman
15- 5r Hunter Radson
16- 22 Tanner English
17- 90 Brian Rickman
18- 71 Chris Wall
19- 33 Scott Dedwylder
20- 94 Austin Rettig
21- 54 Dane Dacus
22- 9 Cory Hedgecock
23- c8 Timothy Culp
24- 21 Neil Baggett

Super Late Model B-Main#1
1-97 Cade Dillard TRANSFER
2- 94 Austin Rettig TRANSFER
3- 14m Morgan Bagley
4- 4 Michael Arnold
5- 25 David Doherty
6- 10 Spencer Hughes
7- 84 Austin Smith
8- 24 Zach Leonhardi
9- 67 Lance Johnson
10- 22 Keith House
11- 48 Mike Myers
12- 5 Brad Ccuch
13- 7 Jake Davis
14- c7 Ryan Carter

Super Late Models B-Mains #2
1- 86 Rick Rickman TRANSFER
2- 1h Jason Hiett TRANSFER
3- 76 Brandon Overton
4- 53 Ray Cook
5- 6 Robbie Stuart
6- 0 Craig Scott
7 104 Brandon Brzozowski
8- 376 Mark Bangs
9- 9 Jason Croft
10- 98 Eric Hickerson
11- 3 Shay Knight
12- 12 Ashton Winger
13- 12 Jamie Elam

Super Late Model B-Main #3
1- c8 Timothy Culp TRANSFER
2- 1c Chad Thrash TRANSFER
3- 51 Dean Carpenter
4- 27 Larry Harrod
5- 995 Manny Falcon
6- 99 Clay Fisher
7- 212 Josh Putnam
8- 1v Vic Hill
9- G4 Shelby Sheedy
10- 74 John Minon
11- 33 Eric Cooley
12- F4 Dwight Falon

Durrence Layne Late Models LOCK IN Top 18
1- F44 Justin McRee
2- 73 Evan Ellis
3- 84 Randall Beckwith
4- 1 Grant Garrison
5- 11 Cruz Skinner
6- 00 Monte Skinner
7- Jason Henry
8- 7p Peter Hazzard
9- 21 Ryan Colby
10- 25 Chase Walls
11- 17 Grant Pearl
12- T1 Todd Morrow
13- 1m Bryant Marsh
14- 73 Ashley Newman
15- 147 Hunter Carroll
16- 232 Jamie Boland
17- 78 Mathew Brocato
18- 7 Hunter Lewis

Durrence Layne Late Models B-Main #1
1- 66 Jake Knowles
2- 2s Mark Stokes
3- 96 Trey Rickman
4- 1c Chad Thrash
5- 5 Klint Byars
6- 20 Terry Wilson
7- 2 David Duplissey
8- G400 Trevor Runnels
9- 21 Kody Barber
10- 27 Terrence Nowell

Durrence Layne Late Models B-Main #2
1- 17 Steven Holcomb
2- 2s Kyle Shaw
3- 28 Joey Hiatt
4- 19 Thomas Langley
5- 18 Chase Edge
6- 11 Michael Queen
7- 48 Mike Myers
8- 7 Zack Shelton
9- 14 Jeffery Cooper

Factory Stock Feature Line Up
1- 33 Cody Chism
2- 53 Scooter Ware
3- 18 Johnny Pannell
4- 4 Jason Byrd
5- 29 Chase Pennington
6- 24 Levi Aldridge
7- 3 Jason Bridges
8- 22 John Beard
9- 31 Tyler Collett
10- 247 Wesley Cribbs
11- 77 Brandon Whitley
12- 7 Tony Cantrell
13- 12 Hannah Armstrong
14- 14 Aidan Fletcher
15- 26 Glenn Baldwin
16- 14 Blaine Davis
17- 58 Sidney Overby

MSSS Street Stocks
1- 14 Ben Keith
2- 22 Justin McRee
3- 44 Matt Byram
4- 5 Jason Hollis
5- 3 Wyatt Hill
6- 1 Johnny Stokes
7- 11 Jamie Sudduth
8- 1n TJ Jerndon
9- 45 Race McMahon
10- 41 Jason Baker
11- 99 Bryan Fortner
12- 2 Lee Ray
13- 008 Cale Hollingsworth
14- 67 Trey Bright
15- 5 Logan Lux
16- 7 Bryan Foy
17- 7 Clint Johnson
18- 68 Eddie Rickman

MSSS Street Stock B-Main
1- 26 Doug Dodd
2- 1a Chris Allen
3- 8 Dustin Dupler
4- 121 Michael Blount
5- 30 Noel Bailey

Late Model Sportsman Top 18
1- 2 Tyler Burgess
2- 8 Justin McRee
3- 21 Jamie Pickard
4- 59 Russ Brasel
5- 01 Nick Thrash
6- 14 Chance Inman
7- 54 Chace Pennington
8- 44 Jarrad Gray
9- 55 Ryan King
10- 97 Cody Overton
11- 8 Zack Owens
12- 31 Jason Downs
13- 15 Tony Shelton
14- B44 Grayson Brewer
15- 18 Mike Pickard
16- 51 Brandon Carpenter
17- 55 Aaron Fitzhugh
18- 44 Randy Holder

Late Model Sportsman B-Main
1- m7 Austin Steele
2- 110 Andy Taylor
3- 21 Phillip Gibson
4- 39 Alan Banks
5- 54 Richard Cox
6- 28 Chance Duckworth
7- 00 Will Moore
8- 28 Silas Hamm
9- 51 Colby Ponds
10- 16 Heather Lowe
11- 82 Chip Rea
12- 11 Cole Brown
13- 38 Jimmy Anderson

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