Kenny Wallace

Wallace is the youngest of three brothers born to Russ and Judy Wallace. Russ was a prolific race winner himself, which made him unpopular with fans. Wallace earned his nickname, "Herman," early in life when Lake Hill Speedway promoter Bob Mueller made note of Wallace\'s boisterous behavior when taking up for his father, likening him to the mischievous cartoon character Herman the German. He went to Fox High School in Arnold, MO.\n', '

Wallace began his racing career by working as a mechanic on his father\'s race cars and brother\'s team. He entered his first race, the Illinois Street Stock State Championship, in 1982, winning the event. This victory sparked Wallace\'s driving career, and he entered the American Speed Association in 1986, achieving Rookie of the Year honors in the series.\n', '

In September 1988, Dale Earnhardt gave Wallace the seat for his first-ever NASCAR start, in…