COLUMBUS, Miss. – Magnolia Motor Speedway will host the Magnolia Mayhem 40 on Thursday night, May 14.
The event will be headlined by a $5,000-to-win/$300-to-start super late model program. The Glenn’s BBQ and Fish 602 Late Model Sportsman join the action with a $500-to-win/$50-to-start event.
To comply with restrictions and guidelines from local officials, the grandstand area will not be open for this event. Eight individuals per race car will be allowed in the pits. Pit spots are marked off 10 feet apart, and everyone is asked to please practice social distancing. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to please bring masks and hand sanitizer.
No personal vehicles will be allowed in the pits.
“We’ve had some practice sessions the past few weeks, and worked on developing pit parking and strategies that would allow us to have our first race of the year,” Magnolia Motor Speedway promoter, Johnny Stokes said. “I’m very excited to have this event, but I can’t stress enough how important it will be for the teams to please maintain their distance in the pit area. We want to make sure that we go above-and-beyond to meet all of the requirements that have been laid out for us.”
The event will be broadcast live for fans to watch from home. Click here for more information.