No Byrd entry for 2020 Indy 500

In a change from his recent practice, David Byrd will not field a dedicated entry for the Indianapolis 500.

The entrant’s most recent partnership at the Speedway came in 2019 with the Dale Coyne Racing with Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi Honda driven by James Davison, who stunned the field after qualifying 15th and finishing 12th in the race.

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In 2018, Byrd partnered with A.J. Foyt Racing to run Davison at Indy, and outside of their relationship in IndyCar, the team owner and driver continue to race in a variety of championships.

“It’s been challenging year financially across our businesses to be able to run at Indy, so there won’t be a Byrd entry this year,”Byrd told RACER.

Although Byrd will not be funding a full entry for the Australian, he is keen to help in some capacity if a quality ride opens up for next month’s Indy 500.

“The downturn in the economy isn’t something we can ignore, but I am working to position James Davison in a car with a team if there’s a need to fill the grid,” he said.