Kenny Wallace News

A First: Budweiser Shootout Draw Party Seen in Prime-Time on SPEED:

A First: Budweiser Shootout Draw Party Seen in Prime-Time on SPEED:

February 3, 2007
Thursday night, February 8, will mark several firsts in the 29-year history of the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona. For the first time, the drawing to determine the starting line-up for Saturday night's 70-lap Shootout will be seen on prime-time television, as SPEED

Carl Haas to Form Busch Team; Krisiloff to Drive: UPDATE 2: Carter to crew chief?

Carl Haas to Form Busch Team; Krisiloff to Drive: UPDATE 2: Carter to crew chief?

February 1, 2007
Carl A. Haas, co-owner of the Newman/Haas Racing Champ Car Team and former partner with Travis Carter in Haas-Carter Motorsports is looking forward to returning to NASCAR in the Busch Series in 2007. This new program would reunite Haas and Carter but also bring in

Kenny Wallace Book coming out later this year:

Kenny Wallace Book coming out later this year:

January 31, 2007
One of auto racing's most likable personalities, #78-Kenny Wallace is also a dedicated racer. In a fascinating recounting of his roller coaster life and career, Wallace shares hilarious stories from a racing-obsessed youth, the pain of losing his best friend, and remarkable

SPEED to televise Gatorade Duels Live, then re-air in primetime:

SPEED to televise Gatorade Duels Live, then re-air in primetime:

January 30, 2007
SPEED will offer special "Duels Day" coverage on Feb. 15 from Daytona Speedweeks, as the network hosts the high-anxiety qualifying races for the first time. Opening the broadcast day at 11:00am/et with NASCAR Live!, SPEED will offer 14 hours of programming from Daytona

Furniture Row Racing unviels car and 2007 plans:

Furniture Row Racing unviels car and 2007 plans:

January 26, 2007
The #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevy, piloted by veteran driver Kenny Wallace, will take to the track every weekend to compete against multi-car teams that quickly accrue owner's points [the #78 is currently outside the top 35 in owner's points]. Acutely aware of the

Stewart, Schrader and Kenny Wallace buy into Macon track:

Stewart, Schrader and Kenny Wallace buy into Macon track:

January 22, 2007
One of the oldest race tracks in Illinois gets new life with new owners. Macon Speedway revealed the new ownership team Sunday as part of the Racing Expo at the State Fairgrounds. Past track owner-operator Macon's Bob Sargent and NASCAR stars Tony Stewart, Kenny Wallace

#78 to unviel 2007 car and plans:

#78 to unviel 2007 car and plans:

January 20, 2007
on Wednesday, January 24, #78 Furniture Row Racing and driver Kenny Wallace will unveil their 2007 Nextel Cup car and Wallace and Team Mgr Joe Garone will discuss issues regarding enhancements to the program, team goals, Daytona 500, and field questions from the media

Kenny Wallace deals with more sad news:

Kenny Wallace deals with more sad news:

January 16, 2007
As race fans and NASCAR family mourn the death of former champion and broadcaster Benny Parsons, Kenny Wallace's family was dealt a blow of its own Tuesday morning. Shortly after Parsons passing Wallace's father-in-law Charlie Poole died of pancreatic cancer at the

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving? UPDATE 3:

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving? UPDATE 3:

January 4, 2007
ppc Racing is leaving Ford and appears to be moving to Chevy next season, a source close to the team confirmed. ppc Director of Sponsor Relations Andy O'Hara said the team is still searching for a driver and sponsor for its #22 for 2007. Kenny Wallace is still in the

Furniture Row Racing adds crew chief, other enhancements:

Furniture Row Racing adds crew chief, other enhancements:

December 21, 2006
Furniture Row Racing’s Nextel Cup program continues to make enhancements to strengthen the competitive level of its organization. The #78 Chevy with veteran driver Kenny Wallace will run a full Cup schedule in 2007. New hires, new departments, new equipment, and Wallace

JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks:

JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks:

December 16, 2006
Just days after announcing its sponsorship of veteran NASCAR racer #78-Kenny Wallace, JEGS Mail Order has unveiled a comprehensive contingency program for the country's most popular form of auto racing. The Delaware, Ohio-based, high-performance parts company will

Kenny Wallace Named Most Popular Busch Driver:

Kenny Wallace Named Most Popular Busch Driver:

December 13, 2006
#22-The votes are in and Kenny Wallace has been named the 2006 Busch Series Most Popular Driver. Wallace is the only three-time winner of the award. He also won in 1991 and 94. The award is determined by a ballot in NASCAR Insider Magazine, the official NASCAR Membership

No Busch Team for Furniture Row in 2007?:

No Busch Team for Furniture Row in 2007?:

December 5, 2006
A source close to Furniture Row Racing [#78] told me late Monday night that they will not be running a Busch Series team in 2007. The team plans to concentrate solely on the Nextel Cup series team with Kenny Wallace.(MotorsportsNews.net)(12-5-2006)

Kenny Lee Wallace to carry JEGS Banner into NASCAR arena:

Kenny Lee Wallace to carry JEGS Banner into NASCAR arena:

November 22, 2006
JEGS Automotive, Inc is taking a big step into the NASCAR arena by signing colorful driver and television personality Kenny Wallace as a company spokesman. Wallace will carry the familiar yellow and black JEGS logo onto Speed TV's highly-rated NASCAR Raceday prerace

Dyno Nobel Sponsoring Both ppc Teams at Homestead:

Dyno Nobel Sponsoring Both ppc Teams at Homestead:

November 15, 2006
Dyno Nobel and its Florida subsidiary, dnx Drilling, are sponsoring the #22, driven by Kenny Wallace and the #10, driven by John Andretti for the Busch Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Dyno Nobel is a leading supplier of commercial explosives and blasting services