Chrissy Wallace was as happy as any driver at Daytona when she found out she was going to start at Daytona for her Nationwide Series debut. Those moments of happiness ended very sudden.

Wallace, driving the #41 Fuel Doctor-Susan G Komen Chevy started the race in the 38th position and was ready to log laps at the tail of the field due to the lack of draft time during the weekend.

“We just wanted to drop to the back, get a feel for the car and make a day of working on it to make the car and myself more competitive as the race went on. Well that didnt happen that way.”

Coming off of turn four on lap number one, Wallace’s car received a little tap that sent her into the outside wall at 180mph.

“We didn’t even get a chance. Its a shame because I know we could have ran in the top 20, we were just being patient. Too bad, it was the same for all but hey, we will be back!”

Stanton Barrett saw the promise of a great beginning of a 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series close right before his eyes. After making the field on a rain canceled qualifying draw, Barrett made quick work of his competitors from the 43rd position.

In just five laps, Barrett was settled into the 25th position and make fine adjustments to his #31 Fuel Doctor Chevy.

“The car feels pretty good considering we didn’t get to draft, but we will wait our turn to get to the front,” Stanton claimed to his crew.

At the halfway mark of the race, a big crash involving twelve cars occurred in front of the 31. As Stanton approached the wreckage, a area between the #61 of Josh Wise and #6 of Ricky Stenhouse opened and the Bishop, California native went for it.

Just as the 31 got half way through the hole, it closed abruptly and sandwiched the car, throwing it airborne into the infield grass.

As the dust cleared, it was obvious that the day was over for Stanton and the Fuel Doctor team as the car had to be towed back to the garage on a wrecker.

“This is one of those racing deals we all hate, but our team is determined to rebound. We look forward to running at Las Vegas in a few weeks and hopefully bounce back to a Top 15 finish like we know we can run.”

Rick Ware Racing will be announcing the team lineup for 2010 on January 2nd.  “We are really pleased with the team we have constructed for this year.  We have a very entertaining and talented group of drivers that should put us at the front of the pack each and every week.  With the combination of veterans and our second season back in NASCAR, RWR will improve with both on and off track performances that all will enjoy”, stated Rick Ware

Tim Andrews showed just how great he can be Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The last race of the year always brings a good amount of cars but 53 was intense. Tim started the weekend off with a bang as he slid the #31 Fuel-Doctor Chevy into the turn 4 wall causing damage to the right rear quarter.

Not to be denied, Andrews and the RWR team with Paul Andrews leading the charge, thrashed on the car to make it aerodynamic once again. Behind the wheel, Tim made it a mission to get the car back in the running. During the last practice, Andrews was shaky in speed, showing a kink in his armour of making all his races for RWR.

When Saturday rolled around, Andrews had the look of determination. “We are going to make this race, I guarantee it.” The youngster backed up his words and qualified 25th for the race beating out a Roush and Penske Racing team along the way.

“This guys have been so good to me. I am glad we made the race and to keep my streak alive of making every race I have attempted. This is the same car that missed both Phoenix and Memphis and we knew the car is a bullet. I have raced this car at Nashville, Dover and Charlotte and had complete confidence that it is not equipment”, stated Andrews

When the green flag dropped for the race, Andrews tore through the field moving into the top 20 when he got pushed into the wall causing right side damage as well as a cut tire from the #07 hitting him, causing him to go a lap down.

Tim drove hard and by lap 50 was back on the lead lap and driving to the front. A pit strategy failed during a long run as the team was hoping to take the point as others short pitted. As Tim entered the pits the caution flew putting him a lap down. To add insult to injury it happened again 100 laps later resulting in 2 more laps.

“We had a great car and didnt deserve this finish but everyone here knew that our car was a top contender. To finish 30th isnt much to brag about but we ended on a high and realized that if we ever catch a break, we can finish in the top 5. The team is great, the cars are great and the luck just stinks.”

RWR is now focusing during the off season to get sponsorship for Tim to run in 2010. “We have some work to do but we are beating million dollar teams on just guts and desire. With the proper partner, we will be at the front in 2010″, stated Dave Mitchell RWR Marketing Director.