Post by labontefanboy on Jan 30, 2015 15:31:37 GMT -5
#45 - Petty Enterprises
Drivers: Mike Wallace, Ron Fellows
Sponsors: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Canadian Tire, Richard Petty Driving Experience, John McCain for President
Crew Chief: Stewart Cooper
Manufacturer: Dodge Charger
Mike Wallace Career Statistics
Ron Fellows Career Statistics
Race-by-Race Chart
2008 Season Outlook
The #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge will drop from full-time to part-time status in 2008, as driver Kyle Petty has retired and primary sponsor Wells Fargo ran into financial woes and terminated its contract with the team. Taking over for 7 of the 10 scheduled races will be journeyman driver Mike Wallace, who has competed in the last 16 seasons but has yet to make every start in a season. Last year Wallace began with McClure Motorsports before the team dissolved early on, and Wallace didn't race again after that. He has a lot of experience, though, and should help the team, particularly on the plate tracks at which he excels. Joining Wallace for the road course events is Ron Fellows, a road specialist. Fellows has competed exclusively on road courses in his Cup career, which has spanned 11 years but covered just 18 races. He's earned 4 top 5s in that span, including one last year. He'll definitely keep the #45 relevant on the road courses in 2008.
Drivers: Mike Wallace, Ron Fellows
Sponsors: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Canadian Tire, Richard Petty Driving Experience, John McCain for President
Crew Chief: Stewart Cooper
Manufacturer: Dodge Charger
Mike Wallace Career Statistics
| Year | Age | Races | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Rank |
| 1991 | 32 | 2 of 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 1992 | 33 | 3 of 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 1993 | 34 | 4 of 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 1994 | 35 | 22 of 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 1995 | 36 | 26 of 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| 1996 | 37 | 11 of 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 1997 | 38 | 7 of 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 1998 | 39 | 1 of 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 1999 | 40 | 2 of 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2001 | 42 | 29 of 36 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
| 2002 | 43 | 21 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 2003 | 44 | 14 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| 2004 | 45 | 10 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 |
| 2005 | 46 | 34 of 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| 2006 | 47 | 12 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2007 | 48 | 4 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 16 years | - | 203 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | - |
Ron Fellows Career Statistics
| Year | Age | Races | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Rank |
| 1995 | 35 | 1 of 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 1998 | 38 | 2 of 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 1999 | 39 | 1 of 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| 2000 | 40 | 1 of 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 2001 | 41 | 2 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2002 | 42 | 1 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2003 | 43 | 2 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 |
| 2004 | 44 | 1 of 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 67 |
| 2005 | 45 | 2 of 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 2006 | 46 | 2 of 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
| 2007 | 47 | 3 of 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| 11 years | - | 18 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | - |
Race-by-Race Chart
| Race | Driver | Sponsor |
| Bud Shootout | n/a | n/a |
| Daytona I | Mike Wallace | Victory Junction Gang Camp |
| Fontana I | ||
| Las Vegas | ||
| Atlanta I | ||
| Sonoma | Ron Fellows | Canadian Tire |
| Martinsville I | ||
| Texas I | ||
| Phoenix I | ||
| Talladega I | Mike Wallace | Richard Petty Driving Experience |
| Richmond I | ||
| Darlington | ||
| All-Star Weekend | ||
| Charlotte I | ||
| Dover I | ||
| Rockingham | ||
| Michigan I | ||
| Montreal | Ron Fellows | Canadian Tire |
| Fontana II | ||
| Daytona II | Mike Wallace | Victory Junction Gang Camp Patriotic |
| Indianapolis | ||
| Gateway | Mike Wallace | Victory Junction Gang Camp |
| Pocono | ||
| Watkins Glen | Ron Fellows | Canadian Tire |
| Michigan II | ||
| Bristol | ||
| Chicago | Mike Wallace | Victory Junction Gang Camp |
| Dover II | ||
| Richmond II | ||
| Kansas | Mike Wallace | John McCain for President |
| Loudon | ||
| Talladega II | Mike Wallace | Victory Junction Gang Camp Patriotic |
| Charlotte II | ||
| Martinsville II | ||
| Texas II | ||
| Atlanta II | ||
| Phoenix II | ||
| Homestead |
2008 Season Outlook
The #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge will drop from full-time to part-time status in 2008, as driver Kyle Petty has retired and primary sponsor Wells Fargo ran into financial woes and terminated its contract with the team. Taking over for 7 of the 10 scheduled races will be journeyman driver Mike Wallace, who has competed in the last 16 seasons but has yet to make every start in a season. Last year Wallace began with McClure Motorsports before the team dissolved early on, and Wallace didn't race again after that. He has a lot of experience, though, and should help the team, particularly on the plate tracks at which he excels. Joining Wallace for the road course events is Ron Fellows, a road specialist. Fellows has competed exclusively on road courses in his Cup career, which has spanned 11 years but covered just 18 races. He's earned 4 top 5s in that span, including one last year. He'll definitely keep the #45 relevant on the road courses in 2008.