Kenny Wallace secured a wire-to-wire victory at Volusia Speedway, winning the Feature Race #4 during the DIRTcar Nationals and claiming his 5th Career Gator. At 60 years old, Wallace was emotional about his first Gator trophy since 2012, hinting at tears and his undiminished passion for racing. Kyle Strickler took 2nd place, and Thomas Berry continued his strong performance with a 3rd place finish, marking his third podium of the week.
RECAP: @Kenny_Wallace led all the way and captured an emotional win during @DIRTcarNats UMP modified action Wednesday night at @VolusiaSpeedway - marking his first gator trophy since 2012. My story for @Motors_Hotspot: https://t.co/TdSQL12ND1
KENNY WALLACE WON A LITTLE GATOR TONIGHT IN A UMP MOD His first win at Volusia since 2012 and it was a very special and emotional happening https://t.co/ZyTtL0wq26
. @VolusiaSpeedway WINNER: Feature Race #4 saw Two of the Best Wheelmen in the Game Battle for the Lead…and it was @Kenny_Wallace who held off @Highsidetickler to Claim his 5th Career Gator! Strickler took 2nd and @Thomas_M_Berry stayed Hot and scored his 3rd Podium of the Week! https://t.co/b2EV8yDWdH
Hell yeah, @Kenny_Wallace on winning your first Gator since2012! “I think I’m going to cry…I just want to keep racing,” Herm says after his @VolusiaSpeedway win. Herm thanks @Nick_Hoffman2 and his dad…his beautiful wife Kim, and his hero @KenSchrader 🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊
"I think I'm gonna cry! I gotta toughen up! I'm 60 ... I shouldn't even be racing!" - @Kenny_Wallace after his fifth @DIRTcarNats win tonight.
Hey, @Kenny_Wallace Nice wire-to-wire win at @VolusiaSpeedway tonight! Get that Gator!