[jks812]

DENVER -- Furniture Row Racing, a Denver-based Nextel Cup Series racing team, announced Tuesday that Kenny Wallace is stepping down as the driver of No. 78 car.
Officials for the team have said that Wallace will remain with the team as a consultant and will be called upon to run races as needed, but that he will also be available to drive for another team.
"Kenny has been the perfect driver for us as we have looked to his veteran experience during our first year and half in the Cup Series," said Joe Garone, team manager for Furniture Row Racing. "His personality has brought much positive exposure to the team and to Furniture Row Companies, the team's owner and sponsor. This has included winning the fan vote to participate in this year's All-Star Challenge events."
Looking at the remainder of this season, officials for Furniture Row Racing have said that they will be intensifying efforts to fine-tune their performance in preparation for next season's run.
"I've enjoyed my run as the primary driver for Furniture Row despite all the challenges of a new team," Wallace said. "I look forward to helping them as they move forward in building a program that will be competitive for many years to come."





I realize he's not the best driver in the field, but I like Kenny.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by jks812

DENVER -- Furniture Row Racing, a Denver-based Nextel Cup Series racing team, announced Tuesday that Kenny Wallace is stepping down as the driver of No. 78 car.
Officials for the team have said that Wallace will remain with the team as a consultant and will be called upon to run races as needed, but that he will also be available to drive for another team.
"Kenny has been the perfect driver for us as we have looked to his veteran experience during our first year and half in the Cup Series," said Joe Garone, team manager for Furniture Row Racing. "His personality has brought much positive exposure to the team and to Furniture Row Companies, the team's owner and sponsor. This has included winning the fan vote to participate in this year's All-Star Challenge events."
Looking at the remainder of this season, officials for Furniture Row Racing have said that they will be intensifying efforts to fine-tune their performance in preparation for next season's run.
"I've enjoyed my run as the primary driver for Furniture Row despite all the challenges of a new team," Wallace said. "I look forward to helping them as they move forward in building a program that will be competitive for many years to come."





I realize he's not the best driver in the field, but I like Kenny.

unlike his brothers, Kenny is very likeable .. I wish he had more of the behind the wheel talent they possess, though.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

unlike his brothers, Kenny is very likeable .. I wish he had more of the behind the wheel talent they possess, though.

Agreed.......

[I Flip For Carl]

I too am a big fan of Kenny and I also like Mike.

Its really too bad that personality doesn't make a winning race car driver ,as Kenny would be forever a champion and no one else would stand a chance .


Mike had an awesome ride and was doing terrific ,then he was let go because the team was folding . That team was and is the #12 team that Ryan Newman is in . I still say to this day that Rusty had his part in getting rid of Mike ,as Rusty couldn't handle the idea that Mike was out doing him .I've been a fan of Mike & Kenny since 1994 .

[LSC9901]

Of the three of them I like Mike the best. Rusty is a all about me guy and Kenny impresses me as being somewhat immature. Granted I only know from what I can see on th eTV and if you've read any of my posts you know I am no fan of the media.

I'd like to see Kenny run a quality ride for a while just to see if he ever did have the potential of being a great driver.

On TV I would pick Kenny over Spencer any day.

[I Flip For Carl]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Of the three of them I like Mike the best. Rusty is a all about me guy and Kenny impresses me as being somewhat immature. Granted I only know from what I can see on th eTV and if you've read any of my posts you know I am no fan of the media.

I'd like to see Kenny run a quality ride for a while just to see if he ever did have the potential of being a great driver.

On TV I would pick Kenny over Spencer any day.

AWESOME to find another Mike fan

[wardfan]

Didn't Kenny have the # 1 car for awhile with DEI ?

[Nevadastars]

What's cool about Kenny, is what you see is what you get, nothing phony about him. I dont think there is a happier guy in the garage area.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by wardfan

Didn't Kenny have the # 1 car for awhile with DEI ?

Yes he did. Think it was at the end of 2001 and a few races at the start of 2002. I might be wrong, but I think thats it. He never drove for a whole season there.

[I Flip For Carl]

Originally Posted by wardfan

Didn't Kenny have the # 1 car for awhile with DEI ?

He sure did

[wardfan]

I think he was filling in for Steve Park. That's probably the best ride he has ever had. To bad it didn't continue.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by wardfan

I think he was filling in for Steve Park. That's probably the best ride he has ever had. To bad it didn't continue.

Correct Sir Ward. He filled in quite well for the rest of the 2001 season I might add. Everyone was hopin he would be in full-time in 2002, but, that didn't happen.

[oncea3fan]

kenny also filled in ,in the #28 havoline ford after davey was killed.

but sadly kenny has never had a quality full time ride. he became the master substitute in nascar

[I Flip For Carl]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

kenny also filled in ,in the #28 havoline ford after davey was killed.

but sadly kenny has never had a quality full time ride. he became the master substitute in nascar

Not to be critical ,but Kenny subbed in the 28 car after Ernie had his wreck at Michigan in 1994.

Not being used to driving car's with SO much horse power ,Kenny told Robert Yates that he was afraid of the 28 car and Robert told him to just race the car and if he wrecked it that they would fix it.

[oncea3fan]

just another thought, could kenny go in to a part time ride with mark martin in the #8 car at DEI, ofcourse thats if MM get in the #8. two vetrans sharing a ride ???

one will run up front, the another will mid pack or better, keeping the car up in the points.