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January 202:13 PM ET
Posted by DirtonDirt.com staff

Purchased Monett oval to run Fridays

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In a season with new ownership, Monett (Mo.) Motor Speedway is shifting to Friday night racing and plans a semi-regular Late Model division on the 2025 schedule along with occasional Late Models special, the track announced last week.

The 3/8-mile oval knows as the "Grand Ol' Lady" of dirt racing, the longest continually operating Missouri oval since its 1970 opening, has been purchased by 2024 lessee Steve Andrews who will keep Jeff Ogle in the role of promoter.

“We’re looking forward to building upon the great history and tradition of Monett Motor Speedway,” Andrews said, who plans improvements that include the addition of 150 truckloads of clay, a remodeled concession stand, new scoring tower as well as updates to the pit entrance and tech inspection area.

Andrews has tapped former Lucas Oil Speedway general manager Dan Robinson as a "transformation consultant" at the southwestern Missouri facility.

The track that has traditionally run on Sundays shifts to Friday to remove conflicts for drivers and fans required to work Monday mornings, Andrews said.

A Limited Late Model class will rotate along with a modified division while weekly classes will be B-mods, Midwest mods, pure stocks, legends and bombers. Among Late Model specials are a May 2 event for the 4 State Dirt Late Model Series (formerly Cash Money) and the POWRi Revival Dirt Late Model Series on Aug. 8.

During the track's 55th season, all spectators who are 55 (ID required) will receive free admission. Weekly general admission is $15.

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