Dave Byrd will be driving the #78 Western Late Model “House Car” for Qualls Stock Car Rentals this Saturday, August 29th, at Madera Speedway, in Madera California, for a special 100 lap “Race for Autism”, as part of the “Race & Ride for Autism Night.”
“I love the idea of bringing all these competitive people together and then working in one cause to raise as much support as we can, to help so many people” explained Dave Byrd. “I know this team will work to put on the best show we can!”
In cooperation with the “Race for Autism” promoter Carlos Vierra, Dave participated in a taped radio interview with Bob Henson of HankFM 106.3, out of Merced California. The chat with Dave is scheduled to be broadcast, as part of Bob’s Big Show, this afternoon between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm throughout California’s Central Valley.
Race & Ride for Autism Night will be one of the largest fundraisers for the "Race For Autism" campaign that is a developed partnership among Autism Speaks, Challenged Family Resource Center, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (F.E.A.T.) and Carlos Vieira Racing. The campaign's goal is to raise over $51,000 throughout the 2009 racing season to aid the organization's mission to support the children and families affected by the complex developmental disability of Autism.
Autism is a disability that typically appears during the first two years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 150 births and the functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults on the autism spectrum typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities according to the Centers for Disease Control.
On Saturday, August 29th, the Madera Speedway pit gates will open at 11:00 AM for Western Late Model registration and at 1:00 PM for all other entrants, practice will begin and the grandstands will open at 2:50 PM, qualifying will begin at 4:30 PM, heat races and trophy dashes start at 6:00 PM and opening ceremonies and main event will begin at 7:00 PM.
There will also be Test N Tune session at Madera Speedway on Friday, August 28th. The pit gates will open at 1:00 PM and the cars will be on the track from 2:30 to 7:30 PM. Admission is free to the grandstands and the pit concession stands will be open. Pit passes for Saturday's Race and Ride for Autism program will also be sold that evening.
Dave Byrd’s Racing efforts and his promotion of “Racing for Autism” are brought to you and supported by generous help from RH Motorsports, Quall’s Stock Car Rentals, Carlos Vierra Racing, Bob Strandwold Racing, Conti Material Service, “LA” Fever Logistics, Kevin Daley, Jim and Pam Garcia, Faith Bumper Service, Kenny Whalen Racing, JLM Motorsports, Mike Kanke and his RPM Motorsports team, Jim Pettit Racing, Leadfoote Jim Foote and Fred Lind Racing.
