Martinsville, VA (03-30-2008) – Chrissy Wallace made her NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut Saturday in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway, following in her father’s footsteps. Mike Wallace, Chrissy’s father who drives the GEICO Camry for Germain Racing, made his NASCAR career debut at Martinsville in 1990. Chrissy Wallace started 35th and finished 18th, on the lead lap, after running as high as 11th during the 250-lap event.

“I wanted a top-20 finish for the GEICO/Mobil Delvac Tundra and I got it,” said Wallace. “I wanted to prove that I didn’t have to tear a truck apart to have a strong finish. I think it proved a lot, to a lot of people, that we finished the race, finished in the top-20 and had the truck in one piece. I can’t wait for our next race, and look forward to building a sponsorship package around this 03 Tundra program.”

Wallace had her father, Mike, on the spotter stand for her debut.

“It was good to have my Dad up there helping me today. There were a couple times I messed up, and my dad helped me out,” said Wallace.

Wallace received tips from her father, also from uncle Kenny Wallace via text message to Mike, from crew chief Mike Abner and from family friend Tony Stewart who stood atop the pit box throughout most of the Kroger 250. She learned a lot in her 250-lap debut.

“The biggest thing I needed to learn was pit stops,” said Wallace. “I also learned a ton about Martinsville Speedway and I learned a lot about how the other competitors race in the Truck Series. It was a good day for the 03 GEICO/Mobile Delvac Tundra team.”

Wallace is slated to run a development schedule with Germain Racing. The team is looking for sponsorship for the other races, which could include four more appearances in the Truck Series and five ARCA RE/MAX Series races. Tentatively, the next NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for Wallace is in May at Mansfield Motorsports Park, Mansfield, Ohio. For more information on becoming a Germain Racing sponsor, visit www.germainracing.com.