Columbus Preparing for $12,000-to-win 12th Annual James King Memorial

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One of the South's most prestigious events is jsut around the corner once again.

Friday and Saturday night, April 2nd and 3rd, Columbus Speedway in Columbus, MS will host the 12th Annual running of the James King Memorial. The 2004 edition, paying $12,000 to the Super Late Model winner, is presented by Rinehart Trucking, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, and Larry Clark Chevrolet. As always at the James King Memorial, local and area hotshoes will be geared up to protect thier home turf from a selection of the hottest drivers in the nation who are expected to make the trek to Johnny Stokes' high-banked speedplant. Past champions include Wendall Wallace, Bill Frye, James Cline, Donnie Barnhart, Johnny Virden, Billy Moyer, Johnny Stokes, Mike Head, Robbie Starnes, Don O’Neal, and 2-time and defending champion Freddy Smith. "The Southern Gentleman" became the first repeat winner in James King Memorial history in 2003 - will another driver join "Fast Freddy" as a two-time champ, will Smith go for three, or will someone else step up and add thier name to the list of past winners?

Pepsi Pole Qualifying and Qualifying Heat races will be run on Friday night to determine Saturday night lineups. Qualifying will be done in Columbus' popular "group" format. Saturday night will feature B-Main last chance action and the 64-lap James King Memorial feature race paying $12,000 to the winner. All local divisions will be in action with full shows on both nights.

Saturday night, March 27th, Columbus Speedway will feature a full weekly racing program for the James King Memorial Prep Race. Full weekly show with all divisions and weekly payout is on tap - a great time for drivers to get in those precious practice laps and be prepared for the big show in two weeks!

Columbus Speedway welcomes all drivers and fans to participate in one of the most spectacular events of the year. The tradition keeps growing each year - the James King Memorial is a true "event" that should not be missed. Join us at "The Baddest Bullring in the South"!

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Columbus Speedway
Rinehart Trucking, Jay Dickens, & Larry Cark Chevrolet
Proudly Present

The 12th Annual
JAMES KING MEMORIAL
Defending Champion – Freddy Smith
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT – APRIL 2ND & 3RD
FEATURING

SUPER LATE MODELS
64 LAPS * $12,000 TO WIN!
Plus

SUPER LATE MODEL PURSE
1-$12,000 2-$6,000 3-$4,000 4-$3,000 5-$2,000 6-$1,600 7-$1,400 8-$1,200 9-$1,100 10-$1,000 11-$800 12-$750 13-$700 14-$600 15-$550 16-24-$500

Entry only $100 at the gate.

2004 COLUMBUS SPEEDWAY SUPER LATE MODEL RULES APPLY:
UDTRA BODY. OPEN MOTOR 2300 LBS ANYTIME. SAS/SUPR SPEC OR ALL STEEL MOTOR 2200 LBS ANYTIME. GAS OR ALCOHOL OK.
SAS OR SUPR SPEC W/12” SAS SPEC SPOILER OK. TIRES: HOOSIER-55 OR LM 40 OR AMERICAN RACER MD-56 OK. 60 MIN. HARDNESS

Past JKM Champions include:
Wendall Wallace, Bill Frye, James Cline, Donnie Barnhart, Johnny Virden,
Billy Moyer, Johnny Stokes, Mike Head, Robbie Starnes, Don O’Neal,
And 2-time and defending champion Freddy Smith

EVENT FORMAT

Local Divisions will run main events BOTH nights.

Friday Night: 8pm
SLM Pepsi Pole Qualifying in Groups * Qualifying Races *
Open Wheel Modified Heats and Main Event
Plus Local Division Main events

Saturday Night: 7pm
SLM B-Mains * The James King Memorial *
Open Wheel Modified Heats and Main Event
Plus Local Division Main events

PIT GATES OPEN AT 2PM EACH DAY

Corporate Sponsors and Contributors

Rinehart Trucking
Jay Dickens Racing Engines
Larry Clark Chevrolet
Custom Racing Graphics
Pepsi
Pettigo Motors
MRC Racing Collectibles
Sign Design
Clausen Racing
Sibley’s Collectibles

FOR EVENT INFORMATION CALL TERRY @ 662-327-4054 OR JOHNNY @ 662-574-2572 OR VISIT www.MidSouthRacing.com OR CALL 662-241-5004 FOR TRACK PHONE.

Pit gates open at 2pm each day!

Friday * 8PM
Super Late Model Pepsi Pole Qualifying and Qualifying Races plus
Open Wheel Modified heats and Main event
Local division main events
Stands: $15
Pit admission: $25

Saturday * 7PM
Super Late Model B-Mains plus the 64 lap James King Memorial
And Local Division Main Events.
Stands: $20
Pit admission: $25

PURSE, PRICES, & RACE FORMAT BASED ON 2-DAY SHOW.
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For more information visit www.midsouthracing.com/columbusindex.htm
 
Columbus Hotel Information

Holiday Inn
1200 Highway 45 North, Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-7077

Master Hosts Inns & Suites
506 Hwy 45 N 39766
(662) 328-5202

Wingate Inn
129 Brickerton Street, Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 327-9999

Comfort Inn
1210 Highway 45 N, Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 329-2422

Hampton Inn Columbus
2015 Military Rd, Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-6720

Motel 6
1203 Highway 45 North, Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-4450

Ramada Inn Columbus
506 Highway 45 N, Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-5202
 




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