AutoZone / Kenny Wallace MEXICO Pre-Race Report
KENNY WALLACE / #22 AUTOZONE RACING TEAM FAST FACTS:
· In last years Inaugural Mexico City 200, Kenny Wallace posted a
strong 8th place finish
· The AutoZone team is taking the same road course car that they
competed with in Mexico last year
KENNY WALLACE @ AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ:
SERIES STARTS TOP-5’s TOP-10’s START FINISH
EARNINGS
NBS 1 0 1 35
8 $ 49,810
WALLACE ON THE TELCEL-MOTOROLA 200 AND AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ:
"I really enjoyed our first trip to Mexico last year and I have been
looking forward to going back. Going into the trip last year I didn’t know what to
expect, so I just kept an open mind and I was extremely impressed with how
well we were treated and how organized everything turned out. The track is a
very nice facility, but it’s definitely a different layout, especially with the
baseball field in the middle of the road course. Our #22 ppc Racing team
posted a strong eight place finish last year, and this time we are looking to
improve on that result with the AutoZone Ford. We had a tough finish last
weekend in California when something broke on the car, so a strong run this
weekend in Mexico would be good medicine for our AutoZone team.�??
WALLACE ON ROAD COURSE RACING AND PAST EXPERIENCE:
“I have always enjoyed road racing and really I have always excelled at it.
I wish that our schedule allowed us to race on more road courses, but right
now we just get to do it twice a year in Mexico and at Watkins Glen. We ran
really strong in Mexico last year, and this year we should be one of the
favorites to compete for the win. The car that we’re taking is the same road
course car that I finished eight in last year.�??
WALLACE ON THE ATMOSPHERE IN MEXICO CITY AND THE RACE FANS:
“The atmosphere in Mexico City was electric last year. Everyone down there
was so nice to us and really made us feel welcome. You could really tell that
they appreciated us coming so far to race. Everything from the track
facilities to the hotels were first class. The most amazing part was how the fans
reacted to us. It was amazing to see so many flags and signs in the stands, and
the best part was that I found out I even have fans down there!�??
ABOUT AUTOZONE, PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE #22 AUTOZONE FORD FUSION RACING TEAM…
· AutoZoners provide WOW! Customer Service.
· AutoZoners provide Trustworthy Advice.
· AutoZoners Go the Extra Mile to help customers find the best
merchandise at the right price.
2006 Season Statistics to date:
Average Start: 20
Average Finish: 23
Wins: 0
Top-5 Finishes: 0
Top-10 Finishes: 0
Earnings: $80,176
Total Points: 185
Points Standings: 20
Total Owner’s Points: 185
Owner’s Points Standings: 19
Total Laps Completed: 268
Total Possible Laps: 270
Percentage: 99%
Meet the #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion race team….
Randy Cox, Crew Chief
Corey Hunter, Rear Tire Carrier
Steve “Big Guy�?? Helwig, Car Chief Bryan
Jacobson, Front Tire Changer
Matt Cox, Jackman John Kowalski,
Catch Can
Dan Dittberner, Engineer
Mike Murphy, Gas Man
Vaughn Dunn, Tire Specialist Mike “
M&M�?? Myers, Transport Driver
Shaun Wheeler, Front Tire Carrier Dan
Ryan, Roush-Yates Engine Tuner
Tyler Hmiel, Extra Man
Ricky Turner, Rear Tire Changer
* Note: Randy Cox is filling in for Ricky Turner while he recovers from a
pre-season injury sustained during pit practice.
