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CCSDS Steve Rushin Memorial this Weekend at Batesville

Magnolia’s Cotton Pickin’ 100 Gets Increased Payout & New Format

CONWAY, Ark. (09/17/24) – The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models will sanction a very special event this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, the inaugural Steve Rushin Memorial will be held at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Ark.).

The event salutes long-time racer, sponsor and car owner, Steve Rushin. The Poplar Bluff, Missouri native passed away on Sept. 9, 2023 at the age of 57.

“Steve Rushin was a special man to so many in our sport. He was a fierce competitor, a loyal car owner, and a devoted sponsor but even more he was a great friend to so many of us in this sport,” said CCSDS CEO Chris Sullivan. “A lot of us got know Steve back in the MLRA (Midwest LateModel Racing Association) days and then into the MARS (Mid America Racing Series) days. He always had a smile on his face, and he went above and beyond to help racers and racing as a whole. We all miss up something terrible, so it means a lot to salute his memory this weekend at Batesville (Motor Speedway).

A red-hot championship battle thunders into Batesville Motor Speedway this weekend. Two-time CCSDS Champion Logan Martin hold a mere 15-point advantage as the Midwest Sheet Metal Marked Man atop Morgan Bagley for the top spot in the points. On the heels of his Saturday night win at Arrowhead Speedway, B.J. Robinson is only 61 markers out of the lead with two-time CCSDS titlist, Kyle Beard only 66 points back in fourth.

Jon Mitchell, Scott Crigler, Clayton Stuckey, Brandon Ball, Austin Vincent, Charlie Cole, Jon Kirby, and Chance Mann round out the Top 12 in the latest points.

The Midwest Sheet Metal Rookie of the Year battle will go down to the wire this year as well. Brandon Ball holds a 16-point lead over Austin atop the battle.

The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Super Late Model sanctioned Steve Rushin Memorial is up next on Sept. 20 – 21 at Mooney Starr’s Batesville Motor Speedway.

The weekend includes a complete $5,000-to-win CCSDS program on Friday, Sept. 20 followed by a complete $5,000-to-win CCSDS program on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Also racing both nights will be the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby, MidWest Mods, Arkansas Factory Stock and Young Guns.

The CCSDS Super Late Model tire rule for the weekend is as follows:
Left Front Tire: Any Hoosier Tire (90)
Right Front Tire and Left Rear Tire: NLMT2 (90), NLMT3 (90)
Right Rear Tire: NLMT3 (92)

For more information on the facility, please visit www.BatesvilleMotorSpeedway.com.

In related news, officials with CCSDS and Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Miss.) have announced a revised payout and format for the October 11 – 12, Cotton Pickin’. After seeing an Open Practice Session on Thursday, October 10, the weekend kicks into gear with qualifying and heat races on Friday, October 11.

On Saturday, October 12 B-Mains and a $20,000-to-win / $1,200-to-start CCSDS finale takes center stage.

Cotton Pickin’ Super Late Model Purse
1)$20,000 2)$10,000 3)$6,000 4)$4,000 5)$3,500 6)$2,500 7)$2,100 8)$2,000 9)$1,800 10)$1,750 11)$1,650 12)$1,600 13)$1,550 14)$1,500 15)$1,450 16)$1,400 17)$1,350 18)$1,300, 19)$1,250 20-24)$1,200.

For more information on the weekend, please visit www.MagnoliaDirt.com .

You can set up your account and watch all the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series races for the 2024 season at www.RACEON.COM. Remember to pick COMP Cams at sign up to receive a $50 Gift Certificate from Deatherage Opticians.

The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Pannell Chipping, VP Racing Fuels, Mark Martin Automotive, Keyser Manufacturing, Hyperco, Weiland Metal Services, Case No. 1 Engine Oil, Fiber Tec Laser Cutting, P&W Sales, Mississippi Police Supply, Mr. Dent Paintless Dent Removal & Collision Repair, RaceON, Keith Lawson Motorsports, Mann Trucking, Tommy Surrett Trucking, NewVisionCustomShirts.com, Rocket Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Black Diamond Chassis, World Racing Group, Hoosier Race Tires, American Built Machinery Company, Smiley’s Racing Products, Dixon Road U-Pull-It, Beach Veterinarian Services, Bullet Proof Tees, FiberTech, American Built Machinery, Comprehensive Motorsports, Comprehensive Industrial Services, Air Power Consultants, Schoenfeld Headers, MI Truck Center, ASC Warranty, Quickcar Racing Products, Deatherage Opticians, Taylor Electric, DIRTcar Racing, Mid-State Golf Cars LLC, Delta Thunder Motorsports, Advanced Powder Coating, Autocraft Paint & Bodyworks, Toyota, MSD, ARP, Edelbrock, MD3 Five Star Bodies, Chevrolet Performance, SUBLMTD Apparel, and MyRacePass Website & PR Services.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series, please visit www.COMPDirt.com.

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