Monett Speedway raises curtain next Sunday, April 5

MONETT, Mo. - The gates at the Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo., are set to open Sunday, April 5.

"The 2009 racing season will be the track's 39th year running," said promoter Randy Mooneyham. "We are very proud of that.

"I think we are one of the longest-running tracks in the Midwest. That says something for the old track."

Weekly racing will include the USRA Modifieds, plus UMP Late Models, Bombers, Rookies and Sport Modifieds.

Gates are set to open at 5 p.m. with racing beginning at 7 p.m.

For more information, check out www.monettspeedway.net online.