J.D. Byrider

Knoxville Franchisee, Corporate Office Thank Community for Assistance after May Fire

On May 7, a fire caused major damage to the J.D. Byrider dealership at 8413 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. However, due to significant efforts by Knoxville-area fire personnel, there were no injuries to employees and the building was salvageable.

To thank the community for their assistance during and after the fire, Knoxville franchise owner Vince Keller donated $1,000 to local charitable organization FISH Hospitality Pantries, and J.D. Byrider’s corporate office is matching the gift for a total donation of $2,000.

Each month, FISH Hospitality Pantries – a non-profit, all-volunteer organization – provides food packages to more than 11,000 families in four Knoxville locations and more than 2,000 families from locations in Claiborne County and Knox County.

“The local community has been extremely helpful during the past month as we have worked to get back in business,” said Keller. “Donating to such a worthy organization is the least we could do to thank Knoxville and area fire personnel for the work they put into saving our store.”

“We are grateful no one was seriously injured during the fire and a portion of the dealership was saved,” said J.D. Byrider CEO Steve Wedding. “Knoxville has been a great community for business, and we are proud to give a donation to FISH Hospitality Pantries to thank the community for their assistance.”

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2009 is the closest title chase in the World of Outlaws 31 year history, and Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Kraig Kinser is looking to finish strong.  It’s only Kinser’s 2nd year behind the wheel of the TSR No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/J.D. Byrider Maxim, and he’s looking to share the spotlight with the championship contenders in the final 2009 World of Outlaws race.

Click here to read about race details, viewing information and an interview with Kraig Kinser.

J.D. Byrider, who celebrates 20 years in the used car business this year, has been a sponsor of Tony Stewart Racing for 12 years. Byrider has also been involved with Tony Stewart’s World of Outlaws Sprint cars since 2001.

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No one likes getting stuck in the cold weather with a car problem.  That’s why now is the time to get your car into the proper condition to get you through the winter. We found a great article on MSN that shares some tips for keeping your car in great condition during the winter season.

Some of these tips include:

• Replacing wiper blades
• Refilling wiper fluid
• Checking your battery
• Always keeping an emergency kit on hand

Visit MSN to read the rest of the tips.

For the last 20 years, J.D. Byrider has provided good used cars for over 800,000 customers who needed help with financing.  They offer a wide selection of better used vehicles and can also provide financing for those with not-so-perfect credit.

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J.D. Byrider President Jim England invites supporters of the American Heart Association to join him at the Indianapolis Start! Heart Walk. This event takes place on Sept. 19, 2009 at Celebration Plaza at White River State Park in Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Start! Heart Walk begins at 9:45 A.M. with a warm-up for all walkers.  There are no fees to participate, but walkers are eligible for a Start! Heart Walk t-shirt once they have raised a minimum of $100.  If you are interested in walking or donating to your favorite team member, please log on to Indy Heart Walk.

“J.D. Byrider is involved with the Start! Heart Walk specifically because it’s an event in which most people can participate,” England said. “Simply lace up a pair of shoes and start walking.”

J.D. Byrider, who celebrates 20 years in the used car business this year, is a 2009 Cause Sponsor of the Indy Start! Heart Walk.

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