Stewart celebrating his victory in Richmond. (Getty Image)

Tony was happy to win the charity race. Some may not have taken it as seriously, but Stewart saw the race as a chance to gauge his competition down the road.

”Trust me, there’s a lot of these guys today and we’re going to see these guys down the road in Nationwide or trucks or the Cup series, and the fun part is we got to see them here first,” said Tony. ”It’s fun to race with some of these guys and know their names now.”

We were happy to see Tony smiling in the victory lane.
“J.D.Byrider has been a sponsor with us for many years and it’s great to have them on this car tonight.”

Smoke's winning ride

There was no doubt from any of the racers at the 2012 Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown –  the J.D. Byrider, Office Depot, Mobile 1, Chevy Late Model car was the fastest thing on the track.

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OAK LAWN, Ill. – Oak Lawn residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 9121 Cicero Ave. The 17,500 square-foot location offers used car sales, financing, a service department and a customer service center. The new store is the fourth in the Chicago metropolitan area and the tenth in Illinois.

“I am excited to service the Oak Lawn community and offer good, reliable vehicles to those with less-than-perfect credit,” said Nicole Martin, general manager of the new location. “Our J.D. Byrider store is prepared to help customers get back on track through our affordable financing options, 24-month/24,000-mile warranty and superior car maintenance.”

In addition to the new Oak Lawn location, J.D. Byrider opened a new store in Richmond, Va. earlier this year. Including the new store, J.D. Byrider now has 135 locations in 30 states with plans to open additional stores throughout 2012.

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RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 7400 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. The 10,000 square-foot location offers used car sales, financing, a service department and a customer service center. The new store is the fifth dealership in Virginia.

This location is the first for Craig Baker, one of the newest franchisees to join J.D. Byrider. “J.D. Byrider is the leader in dealer-financed, used car sales, and our store will continue this success by offering a standard 24-month/24,000-mile warranty, affordable payments and exceptional customer service,” said Baker. “I am excited for the opportunity to provide good, reliable cars for Richmond residents with less-than-perfect credit. This is the first of several I plan to open in the Richmond market.”

Along with the opening of 11 stores in 2011, J.D. Byrider now has 134 locations in 30 states with additional new stores planned for 2012.

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11222 Southwest Freeway

Houston-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 11222 Southwest Freeway. The 11,000 square-foot location offers used car sales, financing, a service department with 11 service bays and a customer service center. The new store is the second in Houston and the 10th in Texas.

The new location is the second dealership for owner Randolph Daniels-Kolin, whose other location is also in Houston at 8224 North Freeway. “We opened our first location in 2010, and the area has been a great market for us,” said Daniels-Kolin. “We’re excited to offer even more good, reliable cars, our 36-month/36,000-mile warranty and exceptional J.D. Byrider customer service to Houston residents who may have faced credit challenges in their past.”

In addition to the new Houston location, J.D. Byrider opened new stores in Wood River, Ill. ; Dundalk, Md. ; North Little Rock, Ark. ; Morgantown, W.V. ; Las Vegas ; Louisville, Ky. ; Columbus, Ohio ; Dayton, Ohio; Independence, Mo. ; Greensboro, N.C. ; and Tampa, Fla., earlier this year. Including the new stores, J.D. Byrider now has 136 locations in 30 states, the most stores operated to date.

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In the TaG Senior Division Colton qualified 3rd, with Ron right behind in 4th. Both drivers ran up front in their respective heat race with Colton 2nd and Ron first. That set the lineup for the 20-lap main event with IndyCar’s AJ Allmendinger on the pole, Ron outside front row and Colton 3rd, behind AJ. An eventful race had Ron run in 2nd before getting a lap down early due to AJ spinning and blocking the track. From 18th on Lap 3, posting some of the fastest laps of the event, Ron weaved his way back to 4th at the checkers. Colton had a steady race, avoiding problems and never running out of the top-5, coming to the checkers in 5th.

Tony raced in the “Stars” Division and struggled with grip early in the day. After the TaG Senior race, Ron shared some setup information with Tony’s setup guy who was feverishly trying to find grip. Tony went out in the Stars feature and dominated the race for a big win over John Andretti and Alex Tagliani! This was a popular win for Tony in front of his home-state crowd.

The next event on the Team’s schedule will have driver Tony Petersen at Daytona International Speedway, December 29th and 30th, for the World Karting Association’s annual Kart Week.

For additional J.D. Byrider Kart Racing Team information, go to Racing.JDByrider.com or TonyPetersenRacing.com or contact Steve Petersen at 317-249-3036 or Shannon Aldridge at 317-249-3194.

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To be a part of the Secret Elf Toy Drive, bring your toy donations to Q106.1 in the Target Wing of the Columbia Mall December 11th or 18th. Donations will be given to Santa and delivered to the children on Christmas morning.

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The tire tread covers the top of Lincoln's head and are good for snow travel.

Tires:
Having good tread on your tires is necessary for operating your vehicle in the snow. A good test for proper tire tread is to slide a penny in the tread (with the top of Lincoln’s head  toward the tread). If you can see the top of Lincon’s head, it’s time to replace your tires. Air pressure is another key factor for navigating in the snow and ice. Like your oil, your tire pressure changes with the temperature. Your owner’s manual will have the proper tire pressure information depending on the tempurature.

Gas:
Keep your gas tank full to prevent your gas lines from freezing. A good plan of action is to top off your tank after work or anytime before nightfall when temperatures are at their lowest.

Safety Kit:
Always have a winter safety kit handy if you plan to drive long distances or through rural areas. Here are a few items you’ll want at your disposal:
  - Extra pair of boots, gloves and coats      – Shovel
  - Bottled water and food                        - Flares
  - Jumper Cables                                     – Tire changing tools and a spare tire
  - Ice scraper

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You can bring your donation to any of the four convenient J.D. Byrider locations listed below:

Bedford: 90 Broadway
Parma: 5250 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland: 15200 Lorain Rd.
Amherst: 7250 Leavitt Rd.

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Take a big step toward a healthier lifestyle by making small changes to your holiday eating habits.  Just a few ideas to get you going include:

•    When preparing turkey, reach for the lighter pieces of meat; they have fewer calories and less fat than the darker ones.
•    Keep portions in check.  A serving of meat is 3 ounces, about the size of a deck of cards.  So, be conscious of how much you put on your plate, and pass on the second helping.
•    When enjoying alcoholic beverages, break it up!  Reduce the amount of calorie-laden drinks you consume by drinking a glass of water between each beverage.  This will help fill your stomach, leaving less room to overindulge.
•    When it comes to desserts, treat yourself right.  The best way to enjoy a holiday without losing control is by sampling, rather than having full servings.  For example, have one bite of pie, half a cookie, and one small square of fudge.

AND, J.D. Byrider is giving away a prize pack that can help jump start your healthy eating habits AND buy your Thanksgiving dinner!

Register at any of the following Indianapolis locations to win a gift basket that includes a $100 grocery gift card, healthy living cookbooks, exercise guide and more!  Drawing will be held November 18, 2011.

Register to win at:
1703 US 31 S.
Greenwood, IN

5050 W. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN

1525 N. Shadeland Ave.
Indianapolis, IN

A free toolkit, which includes a Holiday Healthy Eating Guide, and delicious holiday recipe options is available at www.heart.org/starteatinghealthyday.

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