Getting to Know Andy Barrows
While Monadnock Speedway in Winchester , NH is hosting the NEMA Iron Mike Memorial on Saturday, June 21, one NEMA Lites driver will try to improve on last year’s second place finish, hoping to bring victory to the Johnson Motorsports #46x racing team of Andy Barrows. So far after five starts in 2014, the worst finish for Andy has been seventh, leaving him fourth in points.
Name: Andy Barrows
Age: 41
Hometown: New Ipswich, NH
Occupation: Owner of ProStock Kitchens, Peterborough, NH and Taylors, SC
Girlfriend: Becky Walker
Car #: 46x, teammate Kenny Johnson
Owner: Jeff Johnson, Johnson Motorsports
Chassis: Hawk
Sponsor: New England Tractor, Tower & Antennae Service
Crew: Becky Walker, Dustin Anderson, Jeff Johnson, Chris Hungerford
Favorite Food: Pizza, Sushi
Favorite Music: 80s Rock
Favorite Sport other than racing: Football
Favorite Tracks: Thunder Road & Monadnock
Years in Racing: 20
How did you get started: By first running with Granite State Mini Sprints
How many years with NEMA: 5
Best Finish:1st
Other divisions or types of car run: USAC, NEMA, Mini Sprints
What would you like to accomplish: Finish every race in the top 5 or better
What drivers have inspired you? Tony Stewart- talented in many series including midgets/open wheel.
Sources: Jim Snape
Photos: Crystal Snape