KODE Channel 12 Television out of Joplin, MO will be at Monett Speedway on Friday May 17.  They will be doing a story on Ken, Leslie, & Garrett Essary, who are 3 generations of area Late Model drivers.   Ken Essary starting racing in 1971, making this season his 42nd year behind the wheel.  Leslie, Ken’s son and Garrett’s dad, started racing at age 13, took a short break and started again at age 16, so he’s been at it for 32+ years.  Garrett, age 17, has raced for the past few years in the Rookie & Factory Stock divisions and made his Late Model debut this season.

Come on out to Monett Speedway, Friday May 17 and be a part of this!  Gates open at 5:00, hot laps at 7:00, with racing at 7:30. 

Then, come on back on Sunday May 19.  The Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association will hold a pull beginning at 2:00 PM.  The MSTPA is the premier pulling association in the state holding events at the State Fair and the Ozark Empire Fair.  For more information visit their website at www.mstpapulling.com