Jimmy Blewett Listed as Driver to Watch at New Hampshire by NASCAR Media

  There was a time, not long ago, when the combination of Jimmy Blewett and the Dick Barney #14 Modified showing up for an event instantly made them a team you had to contend with for the win. Jimmy was one of the biggest winners, year in and out, in Northeast Modified races. The red  #14 car was always a threat to win whether it was Reggie Ruggiero, Ken Woolley, Jimmy, or his late brother John Blewett III, behind the wheel.
  Lately, however, the Barneys have chosen to scale back their schedule, although they do provide a Sportsman car at Wall Stadium for young racer Shawna Ingraham, also a red  #14. Jimmy, meanwhile, has chosen to concentrate on a new path, dirt racing at New Egypt Speedway.
  Both have struggled. The Barneys, with a rookie in a very competitive class at the Jersey Shore speedway. Jimmy, trying to learn how to drive an entirely different type of car, on a totally foreign surface. Although, Jimmy has shown signs of improvement, he is still far from the days of double-digit wins in the asphalt cars.
  Jimmy Blewett, and the Barneys, have obviously not lost any respect in the eyes of the NASCAR Media, as they were chosen as one of the teams to watch for this weekend's upcoming NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire. A big part of it has to be his three top-fives in thirteen starts at NHMS, including two runner-ups in 2008 and 2010.
  The track was also a favorite of Jimmy's late brother John, who was a four-time track champion at New Hampshire in his tragically short career. With the four year anniversary of JBIII's passing as a result of a racing accident at Thompson International Speedway approaching on August 16th, a win would be truly special for Jimmy, and the rest of the Blewett family.
  The other drivers listed as ones to watch include, Eric Beers, Ted Christopher, Todd Szegedy, and Donny Lia, who just recently returned to the Tour.
  There will also be a very special event honoring the memory of John Blewett III this Sunday at Woody's Roadside Tavern in Farmingdale, NJ. For more details, click the link below to my post on NJ.com regarding the event.
John Blewett III Memorial Party