Kenny Wallace News

SPEED adds Homestead programming:

SPEED adds Homestead programming:

November 15, 2006
SPEED will open its coverage of the Nextel Cup Series finale Nov. 16 at 2:00pm/et with live coverage of the Chase for the Nextel Cup championship press conference from the famed Doral Golf Resort in Miami. The show will kick off nearly 30 hours of coverage from the

Crafton to the Busch Series?

Crafton to the Busch Series?

November 14, 2006
In other Truck Series news, Sirius Speedway has learned that Matt Crafton is the leading candidate to replace Kenny Wallace in the ppc Racing #22 Busch Series entry next season. Crafton, a native of Tulare, California, is currently 13th in NCTS points driving for ThorSport

AutoZone Participating in St. Jude Thanks and Giving Program; Wallace to Run Special Scheme at Homestead:

AutoZone Participating in St. Jude Thanks and Giving Program; Wallace to Run Special Scheme at Homestead:

November 10, 2006
AutoZone and ppc Racing have partnered up in an effort to bring awareness to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospitals Thanks and Giving campaign this holiday season. The #22 AutoZone Ford piloted by driver Kenny Wallace will feature a very special paint scheme in support

Headbanger Rachtman to get head shaved on NASCAR Raceday:

Headbanger Rachtman to get head shaved on NASCAR Raceday:

November 10, 2006
In February, at the Daytona 500, TV and Radio personality, Riki Rachtman, was on stage at the Chevy fanfest in front of thousands of fans. As a fan of Nextel Cup driver #31-Jeff Burton, Riki told the audience that when the driver of the # 31 Cingular Wireless Chevy

Dyno Testing at Texas:

Dyno Testing at Texas:

November 6, 2006
NASCAR had the cars of #49-Mike Bliss, #4-Ward Burton, #22-Dave Blaney, #32-Travis Kvapil and #78-Kenny Wallace [2 Dodge's, 3 Chevy's, no Ford's] tested on the chassis dyno after the race. The device measures horsepower to the rear wheels.(Roanoke Times)(11-6-2006)

Aerosmith team up with ESPN/ABC NASCAR Coverage in 2007:

Aerosmith team up with ESPN/ABC NASCAR Coverage in 2007:

November 3, 2006
The rock bansd Aerosmith is collaborating with ESPN/ABC on its coverage of NASCAR for 2007. While full details of the Aerosmith alliance with ESPN/ABC will be revealed later, the band is recording a special live version of its immortal “Back In The Saddle” that will

Kenny Wallace plans to run full-time in Cup and Busch in 2007 UPDATE 2:

Kenny Wallace plans to run full-time in Cup and Busch in 2007 UPDATE 2:

October 22, 2006
From kennywallace.com: Note to Fans – “Howdy all, I would just like to let you all know that everything with Kenny Wallace is still great. I will drive the #78 car next year full time in Cup, the #22 next year full time in Busch and still do my normal SpeedTV duties

Rumblings – Martinsville:

Rumblings – Martinsville:

October 22, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson survived a six lap shootout (and a rear-bumper tatooing from Denny Hamlin) today to take the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway for his 5th win of 2006. Career victory #23 moves Johnson into a tie with Ricky Rudd for 25th on the all-time win list

Kenny Wallace to Cup for Next Two Years:

Kenny Wallace to Cup for Next Two Years:

October 21, 2006
Kenny Wallace announced a two-year contract with Furniture Row Racing that all but ends his participation in the Busch Series. Furniture Row, owned by Barney Visser, has signed Wallace to an exclusive contract that allows Busch races only by permission. "When somebody

To the Back:

To the Back:

October 21, 2006
#10-Scott Riggs [was to start 17th] lost and engine just as the first Saturday practice started for the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, then just into Happy Hour/Final practice, #78-Kenny Wallace [was to start 40th] lost an engine and the practice was halted to

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving?

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving?

October 19, 2006
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

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving?

ppc to Chevy? Crafton Driving?

October 19, 2006
ppc Racing [#10 Ford in Truck Series with driver Terry Cook] 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

Ramblings – Charlotte Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Charlotte Qualifying Notes:

October 12, 2006
Scott Riggs took the Bud Pole tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway for Saturday's Bank of America 500....and it's a sweeper for the driver of the #10 Stanley Tools/Valvoline Dodge. His other pole this season came here in May, and this is the third top-spot of his NEXTEL

Spencer and ‘the Shy One’ return to SPEED in 2007:

Spencer and ‘the Shy One’ return to SPEED in 2007:

October 12, 2006
NASCAR veterans Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace will continue sharing their wit and wisdom with SPEED viewers, signing new multi-year deals to continue their roles on the popular NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane. "It's great to be able to keep the team together

ppc Working on 2007 Plans; to Toyota? Kenny Returning? Third Busch Team?

ppc Working on 2007 Plans; to Toyota? Kenny Returning? Third Busch Team?

October 5, 2006
With Ford decreasing its support from Busch only teams next season, word has been floating that ppc Racing will make the switch to the new Toyota camp. "ppc Racing will not return to Ford Racing in 2007. We are discussing options and plans with GM and Toyota, but have