Kenny Netto, LTR Promotions, Inc., Promoter:

Kenny Netto was born and raised in Prunedale, California.  His first encounter with motorcycles came when his parents bought him a Honda CT 50cc.  At the time, the family lived on 20 acres, which gave Kenny plenty of room to ride.

Kenny began racing in 1974 when neighbor, Gordy Sims, convinced Kenny’s parents to let him race at the Monterey Fairgrounds Short Track.  Kenny won his first race and was instantly hooked on the sport.  He turned Expert in 1976 and, racing on his 100cc, Kenny started earning money with his finishes.  He tried motocross in 1977 with the help of Yamaha of Salinas and went straight to the Expert class, bypassing the Novice and Junior classes.

After a stint in the Marines, Kenny returned to racing. In 1980, he entered every race he could to earn a #1 Black Plate in District 36.  While still pursuing the #1 Black Plate in 1984, he broke his ankle at the Monterey Fairgrounds Short Track.  With just two races left in the season, he had to settle for the #2 Black Plate.  During these years, Kenny was still racking up points to turn Professional.

In 1987, Kenny turned professional.  Although he had the talent to race with the Factory riders, as a Privateer he did not have the financial backing needed to maintain his 750cc at a competition level with the sponsored riders.  In 1997, Kenny bought a 250cc Yamaha play bike and returned to racing.  He also became involved in Vintage racing and won the 1999 Western Regional Championship.  Shortly after that, Kenny started competing in Hare Scrambles around the state.  In 2007, he had a bad crash, which took him out of racing for a year.  Kenny now only races a few select races each year.

Kenny works for The Beebe Corporation as a construction foreman.  He and his wife, Annie, live in the foothills west of King City, California. 

Annie Netto, LTR Promotions Inc., Promoter:

Anthia “Annie” (Hontalas) Netto was born and raised in Salinas, CA. After graduating from high school, Annie went right into the work force. She worked for many years do accounting in the agricultural industry and for Dick Bruhn’s, a local clothing store.

She and Kenny started dating in 1983 and were married in 1986. In 1989, Annie decided to go college to get her Accounting degree. She graduated in 1995 from Golden Gate University with a BS in Accounting.

Right after graduation, Kenny and Annie moved to Visalia, CA. They lived there for 5 years. In 2000, they moved back to Monterey County and built their dream home in the foothills west of King City. Annie is an Auditor-Appraiser for Monterey County.

Kenny and Annie will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary August 2, 2011. Their “children” are two Scotties named Hunter and Buc. Kenny and Annie love spending time with their friends, traveling to their timeshare in Cabo and spend time at Lake McClure, camping and skiing.