Mike Wallace News

Mike Wallace returning

Mike Wallace returning

December 16, 1997
Mike Wallace and Purolator will both return to Kenny Schrader's #52 Chevy in the Craftsman Truck Series for the 1998 season(NASCAR Online)(12-16-97)

Mike Wallace to the #99?

Mike Wallace to the #99?

November 19, 1997
Now I hear Mike Wallace is talking to the #98 team, no idea about a crew chief now, but head engine builder Tony Santicola is staying with the #98, so expect strong engines for this team again in 1998(11-19-97)

Iwan also in the Winston West race

Iwan also in the Winston West race

November 4, 1997
Add Kenny Irwin, Jr, who will drive the Texaco Havoline Ford, Mike Wallace and Tim Steele to the entries for the Winston West 300K at Las Vegas on Saturday, November 8th at 6pm(est), The race will be televised on TNN, but on a tape delayed basis, and NASCAR does not

BGN News

BGN News

October 21, 1997
ARCA Driver Perry Tripp will drive the #7 Ed Whittiker owned Chevy at Rockingham: Dale Earnhardt Jr will drive the #31 Chevy with Wrangler as a sponsor at Rockingham(Wrangler was Dale, Sr's old Sponsor): Kevin LePage, Mike Wallace and Greg Sacks are in the running

Mike Wallace to the #43?

Mike Wallace to the #43?

October 7, 1997
Area Auto Racing News(Trenton, NJ) reports in last weeks issue that Mike Wallace is also being considered to drive the 43 next year.(10-7-97)

7/28/1997

7/28/1997

July 28, 1997
New drivers for the #1 Richard Jackson owned R&L Carrier sponsored Pontiac: Mike Wallace at Indy and Lance Hooper at Watkins Glen. No news on further plans(7-28-97)

7/6/1997

7/6/1997

July 6, 1997
A reader and source of info got me thinking(very dangerous), could Mike Wallace be part of the rumored 2nd Andy Petree team with Kenny Schrader as a partner, with Wallace driving in 1998??

7/1/1997

7/1/1997

July 1, 1997
Mike Wallace will drive Kenny Schrader's #52 Purolater PureONE Chevy truck in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He will replace Toby Butler in the truck at Milwaukee this weekend(7-1-97)

6/30/1997

6/30/1997

June 30, 1997
Mike Wallace is seeking sponsor support to run the BGN series on his own(6-30-97)

6/24/1997

6/24/1997

June 24, 1997
Mike Wallace released from the #91 team! The replacement drivers being considered so far include Bobby Hillin Jr and Loy Allen Jr. Wallace says he has some things planned for 1998 but is not at liberty to say what they are. As for 1997, he plans to run some BGN,

6/20/1997

6/20/1997

June 20, 1997
WC rookie David Green won the pole for the Winston West race, and Ken Schrader qualified third. In between was West regular Gary Smith. Only 26 cars will be in the race Saturday(6-20-97). Kenny Schrader won, Green was third and Mike Wallace was second

6/17/1997

6/17/1997

June 17, 1997
I hear Mike Wallace is in jeopardy of losing the Spam ride. Not sure how true this is but I hear the team has to give back $30,000 every time they miss a race, yikes!(6-17-97)

Falk denies rumors

Falk denies rumors

May 22, 1997
Joe Falk, team owner for M. Wallace, sought to dispel rumors that his #91 Spam-sponsored team was on the ropes. He said the team needs associate sponsors but that Spam (Hormel) was solid. Falk also said he would lease restricted engines from Childress. "We're in it

Mike Wallace’s ride in danger?

Mike Wallace’s ride in danger?

February 25, 1997
Heard a rumor that Mike Wallace will be let go as driver of the #91 car and Spam is looking elsewhere, possibly the #15, but might just exit as a sponsor. I hear the #9 team is out of consideration as Melling wants nothing to do with them?(2-25-97