According to Casino Speedway promoter, Earl Benson, some big excitement is coming to the "World Center of Speed" this summer. Kenny "The Hermanator" Wallace is scheduled to make an appearance at the Casino Speedway on Wednesday, June 17th* for the 5th Annual USMTS Summer Slam. Wallace, a favorite among NASCAR fans, will race his #36 JEGS modified during the event. Kenny will be looking for his first win with the USMTS National Tour after 15 starts the previous two seasons. The Casino Speedway appearance is one of thirteen dates he has scheduled with the USMTS National Tour.
The veteran NASCAR driver currently drives the #28 United States Border Patrol Chevrolet in the Nationwide series. He also works as an on-air personality for SPEED Channel, on shows such as NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane. Wallace also owns an interest in Macon Speedway (IL) and is the brother former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace and current NASCAR driver Mike Wallace. Kenny also has a nephew in the Nationwide Series, Steve Wallace, who drives the #66 5 Hour Energy/Atreus Homes Chevrolet. Kenny's father, Russ Wallace was a dirt track racer who won over 400 races during his career.
*Please note that due to commitments with NASCAR and the SPEED Channel... all dates are subject to change as Kenny's schedule changes.
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