J.D. Byrider

J.D. Byrider is pleased to announce Tony Stewart fans will have the opportunity to win tickets to see Tony Stewart compete live at Paducah International Raceway’s NASCAR Night II in Paducah, KY on Thursday, June 30th.

On Wednesday, July 29, at the J.D. Byrider dealership in Owensboro, KY. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., fans can view the #14 J.D. Byrider Chevy Monte Carlo dirt late model that Stewart will drive Thursday night at Paducah International Raceway. They can win tickets to that race. And, they can meet driver, Steve Barnett, who pilots the #89 J.D. Byrider Chevy Monte Carlo dirt late model for J. D. Byrider Racing. During his career, Barnett has captured nearly 226 features, 15 career track championships and is a six-time Northern All Stars Champion!

Tony Stewart has been a part of the J.D. Byrider team since 1997, when J.D. Byrider began sponsoring a stock dirt late model car, which Stewart drives a couple of times a year. Since the J.D. Byrider sponsorship began, the team has grown. In addition to Stewart as the late model dirt-track driver, the team includes Steve Barnett in a second late model dirt-track car and Kraig Kinser in a winged, open-wheel sprint car on the legendary World of Outlaws Circuit.

Thursday’s race at Paducah, billed as “NASCAR Night II” at PIR, will be the second time Stewart and Barnett have raced there this year. On April 23, Stewart won the 30-lap feature race.

“It was the perfect debut of our new car and colors”, said Jim England, president of the J.D. Byrider Advertising Group, Inc. “We changed the number on our car from 20 to 14 this year, to coincide with Tony’s change to owner/driver status. And, Tony and Steve both have new firesuits this year, reflecting our relationship with TSR and Tony’s many other sponsors. I’m looking forward to seeing them race on the famed PIR track again.””

J.D. Byrider was founded in 1989 to serve customers looking for used cars with special auto financing needs and to ensure that they receive the same quality service in every J.D. Byrider dealership.

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Driver Kraig Kinser of Tony Stewart Racing will compete this weekend at the Boothill Showdown at Dodge City (Kan.) Speedway.  Kinser will put the No. 20 J.D. Byrider/Bass Pro Shops/Chevy Maxim to its test in a region made famous by old-time gun fights at high noon.

Both Friday and Saturday nights of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Dodge City Raceway Park, which is located south of Dodge City just off US 56, will be carried via tape delay on SPEED-TV. Friday’s race will be broadcast June 20, and Saturday’s will be shown June 27. Both shows are scheduled to air at 3 p.m. EDT.

On Friday and Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park, the pit gates open at 2 p.m. CDT., and the grandstands will open at 5 p.m. CDT. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For more details, contact Dodge City Raceway Park at (620) 225-3277, or visit the track’s official Web site, dodgecityraceway.com.

For complete World of Outlaws Sprint Series results from Dodge City Raceway Park, log on to www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint. For information regarding J.D. Byrider, visit www.jdbyrider.com.

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J.D. Byrider wishes everyone a safe, healthy and Happy New Year! We’d like to thank all of our customers, partners, friends, families, associates and fans with whom we’ve worked this past year. Look for more blog posts in 2009 on company news  and industry trends and tips. Post a comment as to what you want to hear more about in 2009! Happy New Year to all!

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Congratulations to Rich Stutts, the latest inductee into the J.D. Byrider Franchise Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the 2008 Annual Convention in Florida in November. Rich has been with J.D. Byrider since 1993 and has six stores in Indiana and one in the Kansas City market. He has served on numerous committees over the years and has contributed greatly to the growth of J.D. Byrider and the franchise community. Rich was joined on stage by fellow Hall of Famers Steve Wedding, Roy Lewis, Derre Buike, Jim DeVoe, Jr., P.J. Turner and Brent Newman.

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We’re excited to announce the opening of two brand new J.D.Byrider stores. Our goal is to provide auto financing for the people that need it most, and we’re constantly looking for ways to expand. These two new stores will help us bring in the new year with an even wider ability to help as many people as possible who need auto financing for bad credit !

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Now people who need auto financing can get quality used cars coast to coast from America’s best used car and finance company franchise — J.D. Byrider. Our  newest location recently opened in Visalia, California.

Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia franchise is operated by the Groppetti Automotive Family, a company that has primarily focused on new car sales. Don Groppetti, president of the organization, explains:

“After years in the new car business, we know that there is a large market that needs expert help getting special financing for quality used vehicles.

We intend to do this with the same commitment to service and quality we’ve put into our new car dealerships over the years. We’re very proud of our new J.D. Byrider dealership.”

The first California store is located at 333 South Burke Street in Visalia and can be reached by phone at (559) 622-0211.

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Fall is in the air, and football season is in full swing. Halloween is right around the corner. That means it’s time to think about getting your vehicle ready for the winter. Whether you live in California or Massachusetts, Georgia or Indiana, it’s a good idea to winterize your car. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

• Check your wiper blades. Cold weather can be tough on windshield wipers. Freezing temperatures can cause the rubber wiper blades to crack and become less effective. Change your wiper blades if necessary, and make sure you have plenty of windshield fluid.
• Take a look at your tires. Depending on where you live, you may face more challenging road conditions during the winter, including snow and frozen rain. You’ll want to make sure your tires grip the road, so check for wear on the tire treads. In some climates, you may want to consider snow tires.
• Monitor antifreeze levels. It’s important to have the appropriate levels of antifreeze to protect your radiator. You can ask your auto service technician to check your antifreeze levels. Or you can purchase a tester at an auto parts store and check it yourself.
• Make sure you have the right oil. Some auto manufacturers recommend using a lower viscosity oil in very cold climates. Check your auto owner’s manual or ask your service technician if this applies to your car.
• Carry a cold weather kit. If it snows where you live, it’s important to make sure you carry an ice scraper in your car. A snow brush is also a good idea. Some savvy winter drivers also carry emergency supplies such as extra gloves, a heavy coat or blanket and sand or gravel to gain traction on icy roads.

No matter where you live, it’s important to get your car ready for the upcoming winter. These tips can help you get started.

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Just a couple reminders of J.D. Byrider events occuring tomorrow:

Boys and Girls Club of East Texas Day for Kids
2008 Indianapolis Start! Heart Walk raising money for a worthy cause and improving health

If you’re in East Texas or Indianapolis We hope to see you there!

Your J.D. Byrider Team

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