Byrd Shakes It Up at Madera Speedway!

John LaFever/Dave Byrd Media Relations

4/19/08

Dave Byrd, driving for car owner Kenny Whelan, finished 2nd in what was to be a "shake down run" in a brand new Late Model at Madera Speedway on Saturday, April 19th in the NASCAR Whelen Racing Series. 

"The Whelan's and I have been friends since we were really just kids. When Kenny ask me to help him, by driving his new car and giving feedback on adjusting it, I didn't hesitate.", explained Byrd.

The shake down quickly turned into a run for the front.

"I couldn't help it! It's a beautiful car and it wanted to run!", laughed Byrd. "I thought I could beat him (race winner Joey Sterns) at the end. Joey drove a good race and was a little more conservative than I thought he would be, but I gave it a shot. Some more adjustment and this car will be a great ride.", predicted Byrd.  

Next race up on the schedule, in the Dave's SRL Southwest Tour title defense, is April 26^th at the newly renamed Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in Southern California.

For more information, race over to www.davebyrdracing.com

Dave Byrd is partnered with: Performance Electrical, Strandwold Properties, Jack McCoy Enterprises, Freight Train Peters Racing Engines, Ringers Gloves, Team Chevrolet, Foletta Bros, Inc., Swendeman Hardware, and Bob Strandwold Racing.

About the FLASHCO SRL Southwest Tour Series: Celebrating its eighth season in 2008, the FLASHCO SRL Southwest Tour Series is a regional stock car series competing on paved ovals in the southwestern portion of the U.S. The series utilizes cars based on the former NASCAR Elite Division Series rulebook.