“I turned 50 last year and I’ve got my own business and two kids that are 22 and 24,” he said. “I hit kind of this time of life and said, ‘Man, especially in this economy, everything’s not working out exactly like I thought it would.’”

He said that frustration drew him to refocus on some of the basic principles of Christianity, particularly the goal of helping others.

“We all realize that there’s a lot more needy people out there than we knew and that we could be one of them at any time,” he said. “It was that realization that this could be me and maybe I need to lend a hand.”

J.D. Byrider is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in used car sales this year and has helped over 800,000 people get the cars and financing they need to get on with their lives. During these tough economic times, an even larger group of people have found themselves with less-than-perfect credit. J.D. Byrider provides good cars for people who need credit and, after 20 years of business, has an understanding of what vehicles stand up best over time. And, they’re one of the few companies in the buy here pay here field to offer a warranty on their vehicles. Visit J.D. Byrider to view a location near you.

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“It’s a great win for Tony Stewart Racing and J.D. Byrider is proud to be a part of it. We’re also very proud of Donny and all of his team mates,” said Jim England of J.D. Byrider.

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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Make sure your heating and cooling system is working properly. Have your radiator drained, flushed and topped off with fresh coolant/antifreeze. Have your oil and oil filter changed. Have your air filter changed. Have your battery tested and replace it if necessary. Have your alternator and all belts checked.

Make sure your tires have plenty of tread and are properly inflated. Also, check to make sure your wheels are properly balanced and aligned. While you’re checking your tires, locate your spare, as well as your jack. You should also make sure you have roadside emergency kit.

It’s always a good idea to carry a special winter travel safety kit that includes a cell phone, an ice scraper and brush, cat litter (for use as a traction aid), blankets, a good flashlight, a candle, matches, a good book, a portable weather radio and a can of lock de-icer – don’t use hot water on glass or locks as it can refreeze and create a bigger problem.

When driving in snowy conditions, slow down. A good rule of thumb is to reduce speed by 50 percent. But, don’t slow down too much – your vehicle needs momentum to carry it through snow on grades. Keep a light touch on the controls. Smooth operation is the key to keeping control in slippery situations. Nervousness can lead to a hard clench of the steering wheel, which can result in loss of control. Consciously loosen your grasp or stretch out your fingers from time to time to help prevent that white-knuckled grip.

Know how to recover from skids. When braking on a slippery road, it’s all too easy to “lock up” your wheels by stepping on the brakes a little too hard. If you start to skid, steer the vehicle gently in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go and don’t touch your brakes. This used to be called “turning into the skid,” but tests have shown that drivers often misinterpret these words in real-life situations.

If you get stuck, stay in your vehicle. Stay warm and wait for assistance. Make sure that your exhaust pipe is clear of any obstructions, including snow and ice; if you don’t, carbon monoxide gas can build up inside the vehicle.

If you’re planning a longer trip, make sure you know your route and keep abreast of the weather conditions. Also, eat enough food and drink plenty of water. Take extra food and water along.

J.D. Byrider is the nation’s largest used car franchise company, with dealerships across the country. The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and attributes much of its success to focusing on customer satisfaction. In fact, according to JDBFacts, Byrider’s Sales Satisfaction Rating is 96%, and its Service Satisfaction Rating is 90%.

J.D. Byrider provides quality service, performed by skilled technicians, to its customers only. J.D. Byrider recommends that all of its customers take care of their vehicles by having them serviced regularly, and encourages them to prepare their cars for the upcoming winter.

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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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But, buying a used car can be difficult because the shopping experience is different from that of a new car. With new cars, you’re not usually questioning the condition of the vehicle. After all, they’re NEW. But, if you have poor credit and can’t pay cash for that new car, your shopping choices can be limited. Although, you should realize that you do still have choices.

If you simply want transportation, you can simply pay cash for an inexpensive vehicle. But that won’t help in improving your credit rating. You could visit any one of a number of dealerships that specialize in financing people with less-than-perfect credit. Be careful when dealing with these establishments. They all charge a higher interest rate for their financing, so you should thoroughly check out the kind of program they offer.

Basically, “buy here, pay here” dealers sell used cars to people who cannot get financing at new car dealerships.  Even though you might be one of those “credit-challenged” people, you should still check out the dealer thoroughly. Make sure you’re able to discern the condition of the vehicle in which you’re interested. Cars in good condition are of higher value than cheaper ones. And, if you’re fortunate enough to find one in good condition, you can be just as satisfied as if you bought a new car.

If you’re looking to buy a good used car with confidence, you should check out J.D. Byrider because they specialize in selling good cars to people who need credit. After 20 years in business, Byrider has sold nearly 900,000 vehicles. They’ve kept tabs on what vehicles to buy so they can provide their customers with dependable vehicles.

Every vehicle undergoes a Comprehensive Inspection and is backed by a limited warranty. Additionally, J.D. Byrider Service Departments provide assistance by skilled, trained technicians to Byrider customers only.

Additionally, all payments are reported to the three major credit bureaus. That is extremely important because, by sticking to the affordable budget and making payments on time, customers can actually see their credit rating improve and, perhaps, find themselves in the position to purchase a new car the next time they’re in the market!

J.D. Byrider was founded in 1989 to provide a program that exceeds the customer’s expectations and maximizes their opportunity for advancement. According to JDBFacts.com, where Byrider posts its Customer Satisfaction Ratings, the Sales Satisfaction Rating is 96% and the Service Satisfaction Rating is 90%.

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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 plans on moving its Boardman used car lot to the former Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge location next week, located in the Youngstown, Ohio area.  Rob Palmer is the franchisee of the Boardman J.D. Byrider location and is looking forward to the move providing three big advantages over their current used car lot:

• More Cars on the Lot – The new property will allow the J.D. Byrider dealership to stock between 30 and 60 cars instead of 15 to 20.
• Larger Service Operations – A large service facility is important to the Boardman J.D. Byrider dealership, because they offer a three-year, 36,000 mile warranty on every vehicle they sell.
• Car Reconditioning – The new facility will recondition used cars for the Boardman location and Palmer’s other J.D. Byrider Dealerships.

The new J.D. Byrider used car lot will be located at 7871 Market Street, just north of its current Market Street location.  Palmer says the move will be completed when property renovations are finished and will house about 46 employees.

Palmer opened the Boardman dealership 12 years ago and then added a Niles location in 1999 and Hermitage, PA location in 2000. He opened three dealerships in the Pittsburgh area in the past three years.  Palmer was named J.D. Byrider’s franchisee of the year in 2008 for those with three or more locations.

J.D. Byrider headquarters is based in Carmel, Ind., and has about 130 locations nationwide.

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On Saturday in qualifying, against 46 other karts, Colton put the team in 6th position for the Sunday event. Colton started the race and avoided a first lap incident that damaged the karts of Dan Wheldon and Conor Daly.

Although the leader at the time pulled out to a nice lead, Colton raced bumper-to-bumper with 2nd and 3rd place drivers, IndyCar veterans Ed Carpenter and Jay Howard. At 54 laps, in 3rd position, the team made their first pit stop for fuel and a driver change. Ron drove the next segment and pitted at lap 101 in 4th place. Colton took over and got the team to 2nd behind Ed Carpenter at lap 109. Ron jumped back in at lap 150 with the team maintaining 2nd position through the pit stop. It was near the time of this pit stop when the kart developed a huge push in the corners. Ron struggled with the ill-handling kart and was forced to pit at lap 171 in 4th place with the front tires worn to the cords. After replacing the front tires, Colton took over and got back on the track in 5th place. The 4th place team pitted, moving Colton to 4th, and he passed the 3rd place team on lap 180.

By lap 193, with the handling issue slowing the kart, the 4th place team had caught and passed him. With 5th position well behind him, Colton cruised the last few laps and posted the 4th place finish, with the front tires, again, worn to the cords. Ed Carpenter and his teammate posted a flawless race to take the win by 2 laps.

After the race, during the engine teardown in tech inspection, the team discovered that the chassis of the kart had broken under the seat, causing the evil handling of the kart. Despite the problem, the team was very happy with the results and $2,500 4th place purse. Also, for the 5th consecutive year, in a race that is brutally hard on equipment, the JD Byrider Team Kart has not only been running at the end, but finished “in-the-money”.

For additional Mazda Robo-Pong 200 information, checkout the Ekartingnews race recap and results at ekartingnews or New Castle Raceway.

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.  J.D. Byrider provides service to its customers in Service Departments staffed by skilled, trained technicians. Visit one of their 127 used car dealerships across the U.S., or log on to GoJDB.com to apply for financing fast and easy.

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JD Byrider Advertising Group president, Jim England, served as overall Chairman of this year’s walk. “I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of ALL of the JD Byrider teams and personnel who participated this year”, England said. “Audrey Ryder’s team was the number one fund-raising team, and Angela Walsh’s team was fourth overall. To have two teams in the top five is a tribute to Byrider’s competitive spirit. I think we’ve learned a lot from Tony Stewart and Tony Petersen!”

England added, “I’m truly grateful to our founder, Jim DeVoe, Sr., for getting us involved with the American Heart Association a few years back. It’s been a great opportunity for the JD Byrider family to step up, educate and give back.”

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. Visit Start! Heart Walk for additional information.

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Joey Logano had some trouble with his #20 Home Depot car, so he jumped into the #14 J.D. Byrider car (as shown below) in which Stewart had won a feature earlier in the year at Paducah, Kentucky.

The race, which drew more than 23,000 fans to Eldora, was broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View® with proceeds from the telecast supporting four military-themed charities – Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Operation Homefront and Fisher House. Each has a mission that outlines assistance to the courageous men and women who serve their country and need additional support both during and after their time of service.

“All these drivers who took time out of their schedule to come to Eldora – not once, but twice – I just can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done,” said Stewart, owner of Eldora Speedway.  “That’s what this race is about. We all get to have fun and drive dirt cars, but it’s a lot deeper and bigger cause than that.”

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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