Fans sponsor Kenny Wallace this weekend

Unique Sponsorship Opportunity Has Fans “Riding” With Wallace

Almost speechless.

Believe it or not, that describes Kenny Wallace (No. 28 Thank You Fans Chevrolet), after he learned that more than 5,000 fans – or in this case “sponsors” – have extended their support to Wallace in Montreal.

For a $20 donation, fans were able to submit their name which appears on the hood of Wallace’s car for Sunday’s race.

“We were able to raise enough money to compete in the race,” Wallace said. “I couldn’t be more thankful or more humbled.”

The idea came about through Wallace’s social networking avenues. His friends on his Facebook page suggested a fan-sponsored car for the event and the response was tremendous.

The fans’ names are on the hood, TV panel and rear deck lid and are from 49 states (excluding Hawaii), Canada, India, Germany and the United Kingdom.

“We have to offer our own special thanks to Kenny and the fans for putting the No. 28 Chevy in a great position (to) be fully prepared with a car capable of competing for the win,” said team owner Jay Robinson.