Player Management International Media Release
Contact: Doug Barnette
Concord, NC (September 25, 2007) – Imagine Chrissy Wallace sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner and she looks around the table and there is Uncle Kenny, a proven NASCAR driver, Uncle Rusty, who is a NASCAR Champion, and her dad, Mike, a driver who has recorded three wins in Daytona.
Most people would feel as though that is a lot of pressure if you are a young member of the Wallace family that has chosen racing as a livelihood, especially if you are a female.
But not Chrissy Wallace. She scoffs at the notion. Instead, the young Wallace goes out and records four Feature Division wins at Hickory Motor Speedway, in 2007 alone. Her most recent trip to Victory Lane would come just a few days ago when she took command late in the race to end the 2007 Feature Division Bojangles’ Late Model Stocks season and record a third place finish in the point standings.
While Chrissy Wallace made history at Hickory Motor Speedway in June when she became the first ever female to win a Feature Division Late Model Stocks event in the track’s 57-year history, she did not halt her assault on the record books. When the checkered flag waved in Hickory on September 22nd, Wallace also became the first female in the track’s history to record Rookie honors, as she became the 2007 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Rookie of the Year.
Lest we forget that prior to her entry into stock cars, Wallace won in everything from Legends cars to Thunder Roadsters to Arena Racing.
Chrissy’s father, Mike Wallace, who led 10 laps in the NASCAR Busch Series race in Dover on Saturday before recording a 13th place finish in the #7 GEICO Chevrolet, was moved by his daughter’s accomplishments.
“It’s hard to find the words to say because it’s such a big deal and it’s so important for her career that it’s hard to quantify with words,” Wallace said. “I’m extremely happy for her because people kept telling her that she needed to prove herself and now she’s done that.”
As Chrissy Wallace sits with four wins and Rookie of the Year honors, she turns her attention to the business of the future. She looks forward to ultimately moving to NASCAR’s big three – the Craftsman Truck Series, the Busch Series and the Nextel Cup Series.
“I’m very happy because I was able to go out and win races and prove that I can drive a stock car,” Wallace said. “This is very exciting for me, my car owner, Robby Hamke, and Alan Johnson, who builds our motors. I can’t thank these guys enough for all they’ve done for me. Our sponsors, Smith Transport, Lucas Oil and Tony Stewart have been an important part of our program and we’re extremely appreciative of their involvement. My family has provided me with tremendous support as well and now we’re excited about what my future holds.”
She continued, “Obviously, I would like to move up to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the Busch Series and then, eventually, to Cup, and I’m going to continue to work hard and do whatever it takes to move to the next level.”
For more information about Chrissy Wallace, please visit: www.chrissywallaceracing.com.