Mr. Blevins, 65, of Freehold Township, died April 22, 2008, in Freehold.After serving in the U.S.Army from 1963 to 1966 he was a National Hot Rod Association Modified class racer, winning a 1972 U.S. National title and World Finals championship, divisional championships and national records. In 1973 he became a Pro Stock racer until leaving in 1977 for research and development. When his son became interested in junior drag racing, Mr. Blevins developed and manufactured aftermarket parts for half scale cars. He is survived by is wife, Elizabeth; a son, Matthew, both of Elmwood Park; and a brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Charlene Blevins, Freehold Township. Interment was at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Arnytown, under the direction of the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold.
