“10 Things You Didn’t Know About ….” will be a regular feature throughout the 2017 racing season in which drivers and other dirt racing personalities will be asked ten random questions that will allow fans to learn more about the personalities of the people involved in this sport.
Shon Flanary
Today’s Feature: Shon Flanary
Date of Birth: January 8, 1972
Hometown: Surgoinsville, TN
Position: Driver of the No. 98 Modified
Answers to the following questions will appear in red.
- What was your first personal vehicle?
A 1973 Ford Mustang
- What type of music do you listen to?
All of it. I listen to Oldies, Country, Old Country because I don’t care much for the new Country, Metal and Gospel.
- What is your favorite pro or college sports team?
I like Michigan football
- What hobby do you have away from the track?
I guess you could call it a hobby. I like to raise cattle. I’m not really making money at it so we’ll call it a hobby.
- If you had a free vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Any dirt track
- What is your all-time favorite movie or television show?
I kind of like Star Wars.
- Who is a non racer you admire(living or dead)?
I admire my father, Curtis Flanary. I’d like to be more like him.
- What is your favorite restaurant?
The Green Tomato in Mosheim.
Shon Flanary
- Name a skill or ability you wish you had.
I’d like to be able to weld.
- Are you a late sleeper or an early riser?
It depends on if it’s race day or not. If it’s race day I try to sleep late but most of the time I have to get up pretty early.
