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CONCORD, N.C. (June 27, 2011) – Kenny Wallace and RAB Racing with Brack Maggard saw a promising day quickly change directions when mechanical issues relegated Wallace to the garage after racing his way in to the top-10 during the opening laps of the Bucyrus 200 at Road America. Wallace, who made his second start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at the 4.048-mile Wisconsin track, went on to finish the extended green-white-checker race 28th eight laps down.

Returning to Road America for the second year after the inaugural Bucyrus 200 in 2010, Wallace put down practice speeds fast enough for 17th and 18th, respectively, in the two scheduled practices on Friday. On Saturday afternoon prior to the start of the race, Wallace picked up the 16th starting position to begin the 200-mile event.

Within 10 laps of the green flag waving, Wallace had picked up four spots to 12th. Continuing to improve positions, Wallace moved up to seventh and was running solidly inside the top-10 by lap 20. The torrid pace would not last, however, as the No. 09 suffered mechanical issues that forced Wallace to make multiple trips down pit road and eventually to spend time in the garage. Wallace was able to get back on track later and finish the race eight laps down in the 28th position.

Nearing the half-way point in the Nationwide Series season, Wallace remains in the seventh position in the driver point standings for the seventh week in a row. The No. 09, owned by Robby Benton, is currently 15th in the NNS owner point standings. On Friday night, the Nationwide Series returns to Daytona International Speedway for the Subway Jalapeno 250 under the lights with coverage beginning at 7:30PM EST on ESPN and MRN.

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- RAB Racing Press Release