Kenny Wallace will drive in the No. 45 Dodge in Saturday night�s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, serving as an alternate for Kyle Petty whose injured hand will keep him out for the second consecutive week.
This weekend, Wallace will start his 20th Cup at
Wallace said that although it was an honor for him to be filling in for Petty, he felt terrible that Petty could not drive this weekend. But he said that he would give the Dodge car the best ride he could.
Team officials said that Wallace would remain with the team as a consultant and would be called upon to run races as needed, but that he also would be available to drive for another team.
Petty is still recovering from a broken hand incurred at Watkins Glen International. Petty had successful surgery on the hand and it continues to heal.
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