Wallace's set for homecoming

 
From PaddockTalk.com
July 27, 2006

Last year, brothers Rusty, Kenny (No. 22 AutoZone Ford) and Mike Wallace (No. 1 Miccosukee Resort Dodge) competed in the "Wallace Family Tribute 250" at Gateway. The famous racing family is from St. Louis and began its legacy in the sport in the city. Mike Wallace nearly completed a storybook weekend, finishing second in the race.

This year, three Wallaces will once again compete at Gateway; however, Rusty won't be among them. Instead, his 18-year-old son Steve will drive the No. 64 Jackson Roscoe Foundation Dodge for RWI, Rusty's NASCAR Busch Series team, marking Steve's debut at the track. Mike and Kenny - who is celebrating his 20th season racing in NASCAR national series competition - are also entered in the event.

Mike's runner-up finish last year was his first top-five result in five Gateway races, while Kenny has three top-10 finishes in seven prior races at Gateway. He is also 10th in the series points standings, one of three NASCAR Busch Series regulars in the top 10 this week. Others are Paul Menard (No. 11 Menards Chevrolet) who is seventh and Johnny Sauter (No. 00 Yellow Transportation Chevrolet) who is ninth.