Jim Byrnes, son of Rick Byrnes

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I'm sad to report that Jim Byrnes, the 45-year-old son of Rick Byrnes (remember the 200 mph Ford Fusion a few years ago?), died unexpectedly a few days ago.  He leaves Jane and three kids as well as his mom and dad, Glenys and Rick.  Jim worked with his dad racing at Bonneville -- so many of you will likely know him.

Rick would prefer that - if you need to contact him (he's going to Colorado Springs this weekend to be with Jim's family) Rick would like you to use this email addy:  RickByrnes@comcast.net  Don't use any other address you might have for him, please.

May Jim rest in peace.

[dw230]

Saw this on Face book this AM. I knew Jim from  the salt and told Rick that Joanie and I are sorry for the family's loss.

DW

[4-barrel Mike]

Rick's email was the first I read this morning: a sad start to the day.

The logbook for the Merkur for 1999 reads:
Existing Record: 162.924
Body Class (F/) Gas Coupe.
Event Results: Record, no. 
Notes: "Qualified - left impound because driver (Jim Byrnes) had to return home.  Rick broke motor the next day trying to requalify."

I believe this was the last time he drove on the salt.

RIP Jim.

Mike