Mike Wallace Wraps Up Season with Top 20 Finish
Player Management International Media Release
Homestead, FL (November 15, 2008) – After the last two years in the #7 GEICO car, Mike Wallace arrived in Homestead in hopes of ending his run with GEICO on a positive note. He was on track to record his best points finish in his NASCAR career, so he was eager to unload and get to work when practice began on Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Practice found Wallace touring the 1.5-mile facility in sporty fashion. He would sit 17th in the opening practice, however he would drop off a bit in the final session when he rested 19th on the speed charts. Qualifying would only cause frustration, as Wallace would wheel around the track in 33.059 seconds at a rate of speed of 163.344 miles per hour, which was good enough for the 34th starting position. (complete story)
Paul Tracy Enjoys Quick Trip to the Middle East
Player Management International Release
Las Vegas, NV (November 14, 2008) – The average racecar driver could not receive 24 hours notice to travel to Dubai and be ready to compete once they arrived. Then again, Paul Tracy is not an average racecar driver. He is a driver of many different disciplines who has raced everything from off-road trucks to NASCAR’s Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series’.
Lest we not forget that he is the 2003 Champ Car World Series champion and holds the record for the most wins with 31. Beyond the track, he is without question one of the most colorful personalities in the sport of auto racing. (complete story)
Mike Wallace 9th in Phoenix; The Season Finale Awaits
Player Management International Media Release
Avondale, AZ (November 8, 2008) – Only two races remained on the schedule when Mike Wallace and the GEICO Racing team arrived at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday morning for practice. More poised than ever, Wallace made his presence felt immediately by landing 6th on the speed charts at the close of the opening practice session.
While the final practice session would find Wallace 23rd, he would qualify for the Hefty Odor Block 200 in the 22nd position and have a good feeling about his #7 GEICO Camry.
Wallace’s hunch was correct, as he would immediately move towards the front of the field. Inside of five laps, Wallace would find himself penetrating the Top 20 before reaching the 14th position by Lap 50. Narrowly avoiding mishaps on the 1-mile tri-oval, he would continue his strategic assault on the field and find himself sitting 13th on Lap 15. Shortly thereafter, he would reside in the 12th position on Lap 155.(complete story)
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