Kelly Bires

Birthdate: August 25, 1984

Hometown: Mauston, Wisconsin

Marital Status: Single

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 120 lbs.

Resides: Kannapolis, N.C.



First I want to congratulate Kelly Bires and the Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet team. They finished 7th in Saturday’s Nationwide race in Fontana. The team started in 32nd Place – that is great teamwork!! This weekend in Las Vegas, Hendrickcars.com will again be the primary partner on the #88 car.

Kelly Bires became JR Motorsports’ newest talent in September 2009, signing with the company to take over the highly competitive and extremely visible driver’s seat of the No. 88 Chevrolets in 2010. He is the driver that is fully committed to NASCAR.

Bires was not necessarily a discovery by team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., but rather a sought-after up-and-comer that had credentials to boast. He will drive the #88 car in 2010 and 2011. He had already frequented the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series for two years, the latter of which he scored three top-five and 11 top-10 finishes.

Kelly signed with JR Motorsports prior to the end of the 2009 season, and competed in his first race under the JRM banner in the series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the No. 5 Chevrolet.

Like the start of many NASCAR drivers, Kelly began karting at Sugar River Raceway in Brodhead, Wisconsin at age 9.

Achievements:
· 2001 Great Lakes Allison Legacy Series Champion
· 2006 ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division Champion

Awards:
· 2000 Great Lakes Allison Legacy Series Rookie of the Year
· 2002 Dells Motor Speedway Rookie of the Year
· 2006 ASA Late Model Series Rookie of the Year
· Bires ended his promising rookie season with two top-10 finishes.


In 2008, Bires continued to run for JTG, earning one top-five and six top-10 finishes. In 2009, Bires was tapped for a part-time schedule, driving select races for Kevin Harvick, Inc., as well as Braun Racing, and CJM Racing. In four competitive starts, Bires earned two top-five and three top-10 finishes. Additionally, Bires made one ARCA start at Talladega in 2009 where he led 35 laps and finished ninth.

When not racing, Bires enjoys being outdoors snowmobiling and hunting; I would not expect anything less from a native of Wisconsin.

HENDRICKCARS.COM – The No. 88 Chevrolet will feature HendrickCars.com on its hood and quarter panels at Auto Club Speedway this weekend. HendrickCars.com allows consumers to view up to 5,000 cars online from franchised dealerships with manufacturer certified used cars. The website offers up to 60 photos of each vehicle from award winning dealerships, and free CARFAX reports.

http://twitter.com/Kellybires

http://www.shopkellybires.com/

Dale Jr. website Nationwide page

NASCAR.com results

For all of the Bires supporters, expect him to drive like a man on a mission when the Nationwide Series arrives in Las Vegas next weekend. Good luck!

Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up

The family that is Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac understands 2009 was a very tough year and we are optimistic that 2010 will be better even if only by a little. With a continuing troubled economy and tough job market, we believe our responsibility to help our fellow man is more important than ever, and we invite you to share in our vision to make a difference and help those in need. In the upcoming weeks and months we will be in full swing supporting multiple causes and we hope for your help.

March is the Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up where our resident “BIG GUY” will be placed under arrest to bring light to the needs of those with MD. Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac’s goal is to raise over $3,000 to ‘bail him out’ and support the Southern Piedmont Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that typically affect those in early life and the condition currently has no specific treatment or cure. Please help us fund the promising opportunities for advancement in this cause by clicking https://www.joinmda.org/monroenc2010/philmarshall to donate, or call the store directly at 704-289-8444 and ask for Katie. Your entire contribution benefits MDA and is tax deductible.

We are also very proud to be a 2010 participant in Union County’s Habitat for Humanity projects. Our local community has been hit hard by the economic downturn and our 1st ANNUAL CAR GIVEAWAY is the perfect opportunity to give back. Not only are the employees of Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac physically participating in construction activities, we are selling tickets for the chance to win an exciting, new 2010 Chevrolet CAMARO, EQUINOX or COLORADO. A limited number of tickets will be available with the proceeds supporting the Union County builds and partnership with Habitat International building homes in Haiti with the drawing being held on June 26, 2010. It is our full intention to help Union County’s Habitat for Humanity reach its goals for this year, and we hope that you will partner with us. Tickets to win are available at the dealership or you may call Katie at 704-289-8444 to place an order, and they are priced $25 for an individual ticket or 5 for $100.

Many of us already know how wonderful it feels when we reach out and help make a difference in the lives of others, and we hope you will consider making a difference, too. Please join with us to support these important causes.