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RAB Racing To Attempt Series Debut in Daytona 500 with American Ethanol, Kenny Wallace

RAB Racing To Attempt Series Debut in Daytona 500 with American Ethanol, Kenny Wallace

CONCORD, N.C. – RAB Racing with Brack Maggard has announced that they will attempt to make their NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut in the 54th-annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 26, with driver Kenny Wallace behind the wheel of their No. 09 American Ethanol Toyota Camry. “Corn farmers are excited to continue our relationship with RAB Racing and Kenny Wallace in 2012,” said Garry Niemeyer, National Corn Growers Association president. “Kenny is a fan favorite and one … Read entire article »

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Kenny Wallace’s 500th Nationwide start will come at Iowa

By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service When Kenny Wallace first faced the notion that he’d be making his 500th NASCAR Nationwide Series start some time this season, he wasn’t sure what to think. What did 500 starts mean? If it meant something, what did it matter? Wallace talked to his friends about the milestone and soon accepted that it was a big deal. This weekend, he’ll reach 500 starts when he takes the green flag at Iowa Speedway, a track designed by his older brother, Rusty Wallace, for the Iowa John Deere Dealers 250. “Five hundred starts, I thought to myself, ‘Why is it a big deal?’” Wallace said. “I asked Tracey Judd of NASCAR, ‘Why are you making such a big deal out of 500 starts?’ I’ve asked other people the same … Read entire article »

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Kenny Wallace is a new man in 2011

By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Yes, that is Kenny Wallace sitting eighth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series points standings as the series heads to Texas Motor Speedway for Friday night’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 300. Yes, that is the normally comedic Wallace being serious with his RAB Racing team. And, yes, that is a lighter Wallace walking around the garage. “Not to sound cliche, but I do feel totally reborn, like there’s a new me,” Wallace said. “I’m the same Kenny, but I would say I’m much more focused this year.” The new Wallace has scored two top 10 finishes in the season’s first five races, matching his total from the two previous seasons. “We feel like we’re a top 15 car in the race every week,” Wallace said. “And there are races we can … Read entire article »

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Kenny Wallace Looking for His Third Consecutive Top-10 Finish

CONCORD, N.C. – Veteran driver Kenny Wallace will compete in Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Scotts EZ Seed 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway for 300 laps of racing at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Wallace will return to the track after an off-weekend looking to earn the third consecutive top-10 finish in the No. 09 UNOH Toyota Camry for RAB Racing with Brack Maggard. Wallace and RAB Racing earned their second-consecutive 10th place finish in the third event of the 2011 Nationwide Series season two weeks ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). The top-10 finish was the best finish to date for RAB Racing at the 1.5-mile oval track, and the second top-10 finish for Wallace in only nine NNS career-starts … Read entire article »

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Kenny Wallace to Drive for RAB Racing in 2011

CONCORD, N.C. (December 21, 2010) – RAB Racing with Brack Maggard and veteran driver Kenny Wallace are teaming up to compete full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2011. Wallace, who has over 20 years of experience in stock car racing, will make his debut for RAB Racing driving the No.09 Toyota Camry beginning on Saturday, February 19, 2011, in the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Wallace, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, has competed in over 800 events in NASCAR’s top-three divisions, including 488 Nationwide Series starts with nine wins, 10 poles, 63 top-five and 159 top-10 finishes. In addition to his on-track accomplishments, Wallace is recognized as one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers and has been awarded the Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver award three times in 1991, … Read entire article »

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HotRodGrills To Sponsor Kenny Wallace At Bristol Motor Speedway

Monroe, NC – Jay Robinson Racing and HotRodGrills jointly announced today that HotRodGrills will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 28 driven by Kenny Wallace, for the NNS race Saturday March 20th in Bristol. “We have been looking to team with driver Kenny Wallace and the No. 28 Chevy of Jay Robinson Racing, and when we put our focus together, with a start at Bristol, everything just came together great,” Ryan Bluestone, CEO of HotRodGrills said. “We are thrilled to kick things off in Bristol with JRR and Kenny Wallace. HRG looks forward to great success on and off the track as we move toward cultivating an even longer standing relationship with the Team.” “We are excited to head to Bristol with HotRodGrills on board as primary sponsor for … Read entire article »

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Blue Ox to Sponsor Kenny Wallace in the DRIVE4COPD 300 At Daytona

Daytona, FL – Jay Robinson Racing and Blue Ox Products jointly announced today that Blue Ox Products will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 28 driven by Kenny Wallace, in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Saturday February 13 as part of NASCAR’s 2010 opening weekend in Daytona. … Read entire article »

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Kenny Wallace, Team Border Patrol Ready For the Monster Mile

MONROE, N.C. – After securing their sixth top-20 result in eleven races this season, Kenny Wallace and Team U.S. Border Patrol will be turning their attention toward the “Monster Mile” for this Saturday’s Nationwide Series event at the Dover Int’l Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Former ‘Prelude’ champion Kenny Wallace back for more with JEGS.com

DELAWARE, Ohio – NASCAR superstar driver and SPEED TV commentator Kenny Wallace has set his sights on another Prelude to the Dream title, June 3, when 25 of the top drivers in American motorsports put it all on the line at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for the benefit of four worthy charities. … Read entire article »

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