Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jeff Byrd says "things are going well."
In the first public comments from Byrd since the announcement of his medical leave of absence more than two weeks ago, Byrd said he expects to be back at the track for August races at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Still unlear: the specific medical problem Byrd now is facing. Through a track news release, Byrd and his family asked for privacy.
Below is the text from a news release issued today from Bristol Motor Speedway regarding Byrd's on-going medical leave of absence:
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (Friday, March 19, 2010) -- Bristol Motor Speedway officials today issued an update on the status of President and General Manager Jeff Byrd, who recently took a leave of absence to deal with a medical matter.
Byrd’s condition, which will prevent him from involvement in this weekend’s Food City 500 activities, has been identified and doctors last week began specific treatment.
“Things are going well, “said Byrd. “It is going to be very difficult for me not to be at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend to be with more than 150,000 of my closest friends. But I will be there in spirit and as I have said before, I expect to see everyone in August (for the second NASCAR weekend at Bristol).
“Claudia, the rest of the family and I have been overwhelmed by everyone’s thoughts and prayers. I hope they keep it up and appreciate so many people coming to Bristol this weekend.”
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