KENNY WALLACE, NO. 09 AMERICAN ETHANOL/IOWA CORN TOYOTA CAMRY, IOWA SPEEDWAY PREVIEWKENNY WALLACE Team: RAB Racing with Brack Maggard Car: No. 09 American Ethanol/Iowa Corn Toyota Camry Race 22 of 34: U.S. Cellular 250 presented by the Enlist Weed Control System at Iowa Speedway Event Info: Live race coverage begins at 7:30PM EST on ESPN2 and at 7:00 PM EST on MRN Pulling Out All the Stops…The second half of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season offers a second stop at many of the tracks from earlier in the year. This week, Kenny Wallace will return to Iowa Speedway where he recorded his 500th NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) career-start earlier in May and a career-best finish of sixth at the track owned by his older brother and NASCAR Champion, Rusty Wallace. On Saturday night, Wallace and RAB Racing with Brack Maggard will get their second opportunity to pull out all the stops to help Wallace find victory lane at the .875-mile family-owned, tri-oval track. Keeping Tabs…When a 12th-place finish feels like a loss, you know it must have been a good month. Last weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, RAB Racing scored a fifth top-12 finish in as many weeks. Hoping to close out the month of July with a string of top-10 finishes, the team left disappointed with the finish. Returning to the site of a sixth-place finish in the spring, Wallace and RAB Racing expect a rebound from last week and another hearty finish in the No. 09 American Ethanol/Iowa Corn Toyota Camry. In 21 NNS events this season, RAB Racing has notched nine top-10 finishes. Wallace, a veteran in the sport, is currently seventh in the 2011 Nationwide Series driver point standings.Iowa Speedway Details… Saturday night Wallace will make his fourth NNS start at Iowa Speedway. Wallace, who made his 500th Nationwide Series career-start in May at Iowa, will take the green flag this time for the 510th time. In three previous events, Wallace has an average finish of 11.3 along with two top-10’s. RAB Racing has competed in three events at Iowa Speedway with two different drivers. John Wes Townley piloted the No. 09 twice before Wallace joined RAB Racing as full-time driver in 2011.Welcome Back…American Ethanol returns as primary sponsor of the No. 09 RAB Racing Toyota Camry. American Ethanol made its debut on the RAB Racing machine in April 2011 at Texas Motor Speedway. American Ethanol’s profile will be front and center and seen by millions of fans as American Ethanol helps take NASCAR’s environmental commitment to the next level. The efforts of NASCAR and American Ethanol are projected to expose 80 million people to the benefits of ethanol and link millions of American farmers with the sport of NASCAR. In addition to American Ethanol, Iowa Corn will be on the No. 09 Camry as an additional partner. Living for the “Chase”…RAB Racing will stay at the Chase Suite Hotel West Des Moines in Clive, Iowa, this weekend while competing at Iowa Speedway. Conveniently located in the heart of West Des Moines, the Chase Suite Hotel is the ideal destination for West Des Moines business or leisure travelers. The hotel is situated in Clive just miles from the Des Moines International Airport, Jordan Creek Town Center, Valley West Mall, Clive Water Park, Adventure Land, Science Center, and plenty of golf courses. The Chase Suite Hotel Des Moines is quickly becoming the preferred hotel choice. With oversize suites, well-maintained interiors, and pristine grounds, the Chase Suite Hotel provides a unique experience reflecting the local character and a great value. For more information, please visit www.chasehoteldesmoines.com. The “fans” have spoken…Wallace will drive the No. 09 Toyota Camry supported by fans from around the world in October’s Nationwide Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For $20, fans can get their name on Wallace’s No. 09 RAB Racing Toyota Camry and receive a postcard. In addition to fan support, the University of Northwestern Ohio will be featured on the hood for the memorable event. For more information, please visit www.kennywallace.com.Can’t get enough… Follow RAB Racing with Brack Maggard on Twitter: http://twitter.com/RAB_Racing Become a fan of RAB Racing with Brack Maggard on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RABRacing Follow Kenny on Twitter: http://twitter.com/kenny_wallace *** About National Corn Growers Association: |
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