John Byrnes  #25 ESDCA Modified Lite

John Byrnes

Hometown:  Minetto, NY
Birthday:  12/16/67
Occupation:  Laborer at Niagara Mohawk
Marital Status:  Single
Children:  No Kids - A dog Daisy
Year Started Racing:  2003
Career Wins:  None
Current Division:  ESDCA Modlite
Previous Division:  ESDCA Dwarf Cars
Home Track:  Brewerton / Fulton Speedways
Team Name:  Xent Racing
Car Owner:  John Byrnes
Chassis:  2003 D.A.C Chassis, 2005 Mark Cooper Modlite conversion
Body:  Mod Lite
Engine:  2003 GSXR 1000
Crew Chief:  Dave Graham
Pit Crew:  Dave Graham, Mark Cooper, Laura Younglove, George Graham
Media Contact:  John Byrnes 315-952-2844
Email:  awnings@localnet.com
Sponsors:  Accent Awnings, Bowling Green Lanes, Inkspot, Barber Boy Shampoo, Doug's Barbershop, Snyder Racing, Volney Tire

How and where did you become involved in racing?
I got involved in racing through my girlfriend at the Oswego Speedway and have worked on Supermodifieds for 8 years and on my teammates Dwarf Car for 2 years before we built my car in 2003 

Describe your most humorous moment in racing:
Each time I get on the track its pretty humorous.

Why do you race at Brewerton Speedway?
I race at Brewerton because its close to home and where I grew up in North Syracuse

What are your most memorable moments in racing? Championships / Big Wins?
My first Heat Win.  Racing door to door with my teammate and finishing 5th at the Rose Webber race in Canada.

What do you do when you are not racing and/or in the off-season?
Bowling, vacation, and try not to look at the race car....

Comments / Is there anything else you would like the fans to know about you, the team, or your sponsors?
As much as racing is competing against the other racers, the real behind the scene aspect of racing you don't see is the friendships you build each week and the support I get from my family.

Profile Updated on 6/14/05