MRS Spotlight: Tommy Barrett
As a new feature to modifiedracingseries.com, we are going to feature a spotlight on our series drivers and sponsors.
Our first spotlight focuses on one the top young drivers in the country, Tommy Barrett.
Currently, his #9 team sits 5th in Valenti Modified Racing Series point standings. Barrett enters the next event, May 19th at Thompson Speedway, with the momentum of a great 2nd place finish last time out to Rowan Pennink in the Spring Dash 100 at Monadnock Speedway.
Barrett has impressed many with his abilities, at such a young age, and now we get to know a bit more about him here in the MRS Spotlight.
– General –
Name: Tommy Barrett
Age: 18
Hometown: Millis, Massachusetts
Favorite movie: Days of Thunder
Favorite food: Buffalo Tenders
Other than racing, do you participate in other sports, if so what sports? None at the moment
If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it? I would spend it on progressing my racing career somehow
If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be? Aggressive
– Racing –
Favorite race track? Thompson Speedway
How did you get started in racing? Thru my dad’s close relationship with Bob Santos (father of Bobby Santos III)
What is your greatest accomplishment in racing? My first touring modified win at Stafford Motor Speedway in the 2012 Valenti Modified Racing Series, Shark Cycle 80
Who has inspired you most in your career? My dad
If you had to pick one, what’s more important to you, wins or championships? Championships
In your racing career, where do you want to be in 5 years? I would like to be running full-time in an upper level of racing
What 3 drivers, past or present from any series or track, would you want lined up behind you on a green-white-checkered restart and why? I’d want Ted Christopher, Keith Rocco and Matt Hirschman behind me because if I’m going to win, then I’m going to have to earn it
How do you want to be remembered? As a winner
Who do you want to thank for making your 2013 race season possible? I’d like to thank Victory Lane Bar & Grille, my mother and father, my brother Billy, Mike Calinoff, Brian Brady, Eric Penza, Marcus and Eric Fruchtenicht, Mario Fiore, Paul Macphee, Cliff Nelson, Reliant Financial Group, Shawn Waddell and Waddell Communications, Mike Pettit, 140 Buzz, North East Racecars, and Critical Signs.