J.D. Byrider

J.D. Byrider was, again, the title sponsor of the J.D. Byrider Night of Speed during the Kroger Speed Fest. Thursday, July 23, saw O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Indiana, play host to two United States Auto Club (USAC) open-wheel events. Despite a little interference from the weather, over 10,000 fans were treated to a thrilling 30-lap USAC Midget Series feature followed by a 100-lap USAC Silver Crown Series feature. The Silver Crown race was won by Bobby Santos III. The Midget race was won by Bryan Clausen.

Earlier in the evening, Tony Stewart made an appearance at the J.D. Byrider hospitality tent. About 800 J.D. Byrider associates, franchisees and guests were treated to a special question and answer period, hosted by popular radio air personality, Dave “The King” Wilson. Tony signed autographs and met with enthusiastic fans. It was a very exciting evening!

Adding to the excitement of the evening was a special event involving the Tony Stewart Foundation (TSF), benefiting the Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN). ICAN trains and places assistance dogs with Hoosier children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, while also providing job and life skills to offenders in three Indiana prisons who train the dogs for service work. Back on April 14, Tony was able to meet 2 ICAN kids – Caleb & Sydney — and their dogs – Declan & Kiefer.

Since Tony has such a soft spot in his heart for kids and animals, TSF got involved. On June 14, a litter of 9 pups was born to Cleo, a golden retriever assistance dog. TSF launched a contest among Tony’s fans to name the puppies and make sure they found homes with kids who needed them.
Visitors to Smoke’s Pup Crew were able to watch the pups’ progress, submit names for consideration and make a donation to TSF.

The puppies were all in attendance, enabling the crowd to see and visit with them first-hand. Then it was time to reveal the winning names. As Tony carefully held each puppy, Dave “The King” Wilson revealed their names. Check out these photos!

J.D. Byrider would like to personally thank Tony Stewart, The Tony Stewart Foundation, ICAN, USAC and O’Reilly Raceway Park for their dedication to and hard work in bringing together such a fabulous evening for fans and friends alike. “It was a golden (no pun intended) opportunity for our associates, franchisees and friends to see the caring, compassionate side of Tony Stewart,” said Jim England, president of the J.D. Byrider Advertising Group, Inc. “Everyone in the tent was practically on sensory overload. As if the thrill of being with good friends, meeting Tony and getting and autograph weren’t enough, we all got to meet the puppies and some of the kids who truly need assistance dogs. I’m so proud of Tony, and our relationship with him. And I want to thank everyone at Stewart Haas Racing, Tony Stewart Racing, the Tony Stewart Foundation and J.D. Byrider for making this evening possible.

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These days many people have found themselves in a new position — that of not qualifying for financing for the vehicle they need. A year ago, a credit score of 600 should have gotten you approved for many new vehicles…and most used cars. Now, you’ll probably find that door closed at the new car dealerships. So, you’re considering buying a used vehicle. Approval for financing in the used car world has gotten tougher, too.

If you’re truly credit-challenged, you’ll be looking at buy here pay here dealerships. There’s nothing wrong with that. Especially if you look at J.D. Byrider. We’ve been around for 20 years and have sold over 800,000 vehicles. We specialize in good cars, fast credit, and taking care of our customers. Every month, we survey 10,000 customers on their sales and service experience at J.D. Byrider. The results: our Sales Satisfaction rating is 95%. And our Service Satisfaction is nearly 90%. Check out our results on JDBFacts.com

If you’re tired of the “runaround”, just get to J.D. Byrider. You can apply for financing fast (about 3 minutes) on line at GoJDB.com.

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Paducah, KY

April 23, 2009

Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart took time out from his busy schedule to compete in a UMP Super Late Model event at Paducah International Raceway on Thursday, April 23. Stewart, along with J.D.

Byrider Racing team mate Steve Barnett, both ran well that evening, finishing first and third respectively in their early heat race. In the 25-lap feature, Stewart took the lead on lap one and proceeded to lead every lap. “It’s good to get a win at this track and in

this car,” Stewart said. “We’ve been close a couple of times before and tonight we got it.”

Barnett worked his way up from fifth to third, but was slowed by lapped traffic on the final lap and wound up fifth. “I’m excited about the way our J.D. Byrider team cars ran tonight,” Barnett said. I should’ve had third, but this effort will make the drive home a lot happier.”

J.D. Byrider has sponsored Tony Stewart in a dirt late model since 1997, and the relationship has grown to also include an associate sponsorship on the Tony Stewart Racing owned #20 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider Chevy World of Outlaws sprint car driven by Kraig Kinser. Byrider is als

o involved on Stewart’s three other open-wheel race teams that compete in the World of Outlaws and USAC Sprint and Midget series.

“We changed the design of our car this year, along with the look of Tony’s firesuit, to fit with Tony’s transition to being an owner-driver on the NASCAR level. We even changed the number on our car to 14, to provide continuity with the Stewart-Haas Racing team’

s #14 sponsored by Office Depot and Old Spice,” said Jim England, president of The J.D. Byrider Advertising Group, Inc. “Tonight was the first time he’s raced our new design and it’s great to get a win. I take my hat off to Tony and the people in his organizations for having

done such a fantastic job of building great relationships with great brands such as Coca-Cola, Bass Pro Shops, Armor All, Chevy, and others. The teams at Stewart-Haas Racing and Tony Stewart Racing are loaded with quality people and we’re proud to be part of the program.”

J.D. Byrider, celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, specializes in providing good cars for people who need credit.

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J.D. Byrider leads National Start! Walking Day April 8, 2009 in Indianapolis!
Jim England, Chairman of the 2009 Start! Heart Walk, kicked off the ceremonies on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

What is National Start! Walking Day ?

• National Start! Walking Day, April 8, 2009, was a call-to-action for Americans to Start! getting healthy by incorporating at least 30 minutes of walking into their day.

• Wednesday, April 8, was officially designated as “National Start! walking at work day”. It was part of the American Heart Association’s Start! movement that encourages individuals to walk more and corporations to promote wellness at work.

• National Start! Walking Day focuses on walking as an activity because it’s accessible, free and has the lowest dropout rate of any type of exercise.

• Most Americans work in sedentary occupations and spend more hours at work than ever before, and this can be a major obstacle to finding time for physical activity.

Walking/Physical Inactivity Stats & Tips

• Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease and is a comparable risk to other modifiable risk factors such as high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking.

• Heart disease and stroke continue to be the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers; 66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight.

• Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day will help people improve their circulation; reduce stress and anxiety; increase enthusiasm and optimism; improve muscle tone and strength; lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure; and promote weight loss.

• Walking during the day is as simple as parking farther away from your office, taking the stairs, walking to lunch, or hopping off the bus/subway/train a stop or two earlier.

What is Start?

• The focus of the Start! campaign is simple: Walk more. Eat well. Live longer.

• Walking was chosen as the primary activity because it’s inexpensive: no need to join a health club or gym, or purchase expensive home exercise equipment. Simply lace up a good pair of walking shoes and have at it!

• MyStart! Online, a Web-based fitness and nutrition tracker, is the hub of the Start! movement that offers constant, measurable, personal improvement. Visit heart.org/start to register.

• Be sure to register for the Indianapolis Start! Heart Walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at White River State Park Celebration Plaza.  The Start! Heart Walk, a premier fundraiser for the American Heart Association, gives people an opportunity to improve their health through walking while helping fund the fight against heart disease and stroke.

• Start! is sponsored nationally by SUBWAY® Restaurants, Healthy Choice®  and AstraZeneca.  Start! is sponsored locally by J.D. Byrider.  Jim DeVoe, Jr., J.D Byrider CEO and Jim England, president of the J.D. Byrider Advertising Group, Inc. both walked on treadmills, along with many other local business leaders and celebrities.

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Kraig Kinser, Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Teams
Appeared at Tyler J.D. Byrider
World of Outlaws Star Met Fans on April 9

On April 3, 2009, Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Kraig Kinser appeared at the J.D. Byrider in Tyler, Texas

Kinser was in the area for the World of Outlaws event at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore on April 10.  Kinser was  joined at the J.D. Byrider store by the crew of his TSR No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/J.D. Byrider Maxim as well as the crew of the TSR No. 15 Armor All/Chevy/ParkerStore J&J driven by three-time and defending WoO champion Donny Schatz.

Kinser signed autographs and took photos with customers during the visit. Both TSR race haulers were on location and open for public view allowing fans an up-close look at the 1375-pound/800-plus horsepower racecars.

Kinser and his TSR teammate, Donny Schatz, will lead the Outlaws in their first race at Lone Star Speedway since March 2004. In their last appearance at the track Kinser finished third and Schatz fourth at the half-mile dirt oval.

J.D. Byrider, the nation’s largest used car and finance franchise, will continue its 12-year relationship with TSR during the 2009 season.

J.D. Byrider is located at 3908 SSW Loop 323 in Tyler. For more information regarding JD Byrider, visit www.jdbyrider.com.
For more information regarding TSR, Kinser, or Schatz, visit www.tonystewartracing.com.

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Buying a used car can be a better bargain than new cars in many ways, particularly when it comes to price and depreciation. Used cars tend to be more affordable to insure as well. And, unlike in a new car showroom, it’s possible to buy a used car that’s fully loaded at a price comparable to a basic model.

But what about reliability? New cars aren’t perfect – some models have problems immediately upon release. But for many consumers, particularly those with no mechanical expertise, buying a new car feels safer because there’s a lower chance of needing costly repairs right away.

No car is completely worry-free, including new cars. However, you can take steps to ensure that you buy a used car that’s reliable. One important way is to find out what process your prospective used car dealer uses to select cars. Are the dealer’s buyers selective, or do they turn over trades from all customers, no matter the condition of the vehicle?

Another important indicator is whether or not the dealer offers a branded title check. This service can help you determine whether or not the vehicle has been damaged previously.

Does your dealer sell cars on an “as-is” basis, or do customers get a warranty when buying a used car? And does the dealer provide service? Generally, dealers who stand behind the cars they sell and offer vehicle service are selling a higher quality used car.

If you’re thinking of buying a used car, find out more about J.D. Byrider. We offer quality vehicles backed by a warranty. We can also service your car. Visit us online to find the dealer nearest you.

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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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The J.D. Byrider team would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Please have a safe and happy holiday season with your families and friends.

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Well, it’s not quite as simple as that, but did you know you can complete a J.D. Byrider credit application online?  Just visit gojdb.com to begin the online credit application process and get approved for auto financing today.

Our online auto financing application process is safe. J.D. Byrider’s processing system is secured by ssl.com, which safeguards your personal information. That means you can submit your application without privacy concerns.

If you need auto financing for bad credit, our online application process is easy to complete – it takes just three short steps to gather the necessary personal, employment and credit information we’ll need to process your application. You can submit it in the privacy of your own home, and we’ll contact you via email to confirm the submission.

Since 1989, J.D. Byrider has been in the business of providing good cars to people who need credit. And now we make it easier than ever to apply for auto financing. If you have bad credit remember that you can visit gojdb.com anytime. See how fast and easy our online application process is by visiting the J.D.Byrider site now.

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At J.D. Byrider we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get ahold of valuable information regarding your car buying needs. That’s why we’ve been making an effort to be present in the different social networking and bookmarking sites all over the web. Of course we can’t be everywhere, but we’re in quite a few places. So, become LinkedIn with us, Digg our articles, be our friend on Myspace, become a fan on Facebook, and of course view our articles in Stumbleupon and Delicious!

Don’t know what to do with these? We’ll if  you don’t have an account then the first step will be to sign up. Then from there you can vote for our articles on the social bookmarking sites and you can become a friend on Myspace and Facebook. We want to be connected to our customers as much as possible, so the more friends, fans, and members, the better!

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