Saturday, August 22, 2009

Jonathan Byrd, RIP

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Jonathan Byrd. He will always have a special place in the hearts of the Republic.

It was Byrd who took-up former Indianapolis Speedrome promoter John Stiles on his offer to pay $10k to any car owner who could get a regular Speedrome driver qualified for the Indianapolis 500. Byrd's choice was the late, great short track star, Rich Vogler.

The Indianapolis 500 needs another Jonathan Byrd; the sooner, the better.

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