CREW PROFILE: Tommy Lythgoe
In the NASCAR world, a crew member is the backbone of any team that helps a driver achieve success on the track. Often times the person leading the way behind the scenes is the crew chief and/or car owner. In the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, this person is often a family member or friend who just wants to help his or her driver win.
This week’s profile features Tommy Lythgoe, car owner and up until recently, crew chief of the driver of the No. 02 T & C Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Buddy Emory, who happens to be his brother-in-law.
TOMMY LYTHGOE
AGE: 54
HOMETOWN: Bracey, Va.
WIFE: Connie
CHILDREN: Beth, Tommy Jr.
TEAM: T&C Motorsports
DRIVER: Buddy Emory
AT-TRACK JOB: Used to be crew chief until we recently made Ryan Jallick our guy
FULL-TIME OCCUPATION: Diesel mechanic
RACING BACKGROUND: Started out drag racing back in the 1970’s. Decided to get into go-kart racing in the 1990’s and had some success at it. We decided to make the jump into circle track racing and modifieds in the late 1990’s/
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN RACING: Winning our first modified race back in 2003.
OTHER INTERESTS OR HOBBIES: Racing mostly, but I also like to bow hunt when I get the time.
SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT ME: Nothing really. What you see is what you get.
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: I like about all types of music except rap. I would say if I have to pick one I really enjoy it would be blues.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Just about any Clint Eastwood movie.
FAVORITE FOOD: Any type of seafood
PERSONAL VEHICLE: Chevrolet dually truck, and I also have a Heritage Harley Davidson
PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: I have never met the man, but I would have to say it is Rick Hendrick. He just seems to be one great guy.
Sources: Tim Southers/NASCAR WSMT PR