NASCAR: Wallace Stepping Down as Driver of No. 78 Car

Kenny Wallace made 10 starts this year in the No. 78 car.

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DENVER - Furniture Row Racing, a Denver-based Nextel Cup Series racing team, announced Tuesday that Kenny Wallace is stepping down as the driver of No. 78 car.

Officials for the team have said that Wallace will remain with the team as a consultant and will be called upon to run races as needed, but that he will also be available to drive for another team.

"Kenny has been the perfect driver for us as we have looked to his veteran experience during our first year and half in the Cup Series," said Joe Garone, team manager for Furniture Row Racing. "His personality has brought much positive exposure to the team and to Furniture Row Companies, the team's owner and sponsor. This has included winning the fan vote to participate in this year's All-Star Challenge events."

Looking at the remainder of this season, officials for Furniture Row Racing have said that they will be intensifying efforts to fine-tune their performance in preparation for next season's run.

"I've enjoyed my run as the primary driver for Furniture Row despite all the challenges of a new team," Wallace said. "I look forward to helping them as they move forward in building a program that will be competitive for many years to come."

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