More than just a veteran Xfinity racer, Kenny Wallace is known more for his happy-go-lucky personality. The 60-year-old NASCAR gem has made 905 starts across Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck, collecting nine wins in Xfinity. Yet his limited victories do not steal the luster of his infinitely jolly nature.

Nicknamed ‘Herman’, Wallace continues to be a fan favorite even after nine years since he hung up his fire suit. He has around 366,500 followers on X due to his tireless social media pursuits. Hence, when the NASCAR community heard about his medical condition, they flooded his Twitter feed with wishes.

Kenny Wallace’s ailment evokes emotional reactions

After Wallace fired his engines as a full-time driver for the last time in 2015, he entered Fox. He worked wonders in promoting the sport, working as a TV analyst during NASCAR’s peak popularity period. Then Wallace departed from Fox in 2018 and entered UMP dirt-modified races, attaining victories from coast to coast.

However, over the past two years, old age concerns have got to him. Kenny Wallace, the ever-active personality in motorsports, began contemplating what life after racing would look like. He has admitted to mental health problems. He said he is at an age where he just needs that mid-afternoon nap. Recently, Wallace may be strengthening these notions as he was diagnosed with a serious condition.

Thankfully, the veteran driver has recovered. He tweeted in his usual buoyant mood: “The report came back. They got all of the “Basil cell carcinoma”. Gonna let it heal up on its own. They will bandage it up now. I am letting you all know this because most people are embarrassed. I am not embarrassed.😂😂”

And some racing bigwigs responded with heartfelt messages. Dale Earnhardt Jr shared his own experience with the same disease. “I just had a small deal done same spot. Must be from all those hours of staring at my car at the track wondering how to make it go faster.” FMX rider Greg Hartman quipped along similar lines: “Dealing with this myself Kenny, thanks for sharing.”Some people were relieved about Wallace’s stable condition. Marshall Racing team owner Jennifer Marshall tweeted: “Glad you’re safe!!” 

Sports writer Holly Cain said: “Glad you took care of this, my friend! Wishing you quick healing! Maybe you sharing this will encourage someone else to get checked out! ✌️” Journalist Paul Kaminski also said: “Glad to know they got it.  Be careful.  Racing needs your perspective.”

Truly, Kenny Wallace’s invaluable insights into racing, coupled with his cheerful personality, are assets for the sport.

Wallace drew huge crowds to races

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Kenny Wallace earned just three runner-up finishes and six top-fives in his 344 Cup starts. People often compared him to his brother, Rusty Wallace, who had achieved more in terms of wins. “People told me all the time I sucked at NASCAR. They were being vicious. It wasn’t that I sucked, it’s just that I wasn’t that great, and that’s 99.9 percent of America.”

However, Wallace packed quite a punch as a broadcaster and a motivational speaker. Diagnosed hyperactive as a child, he channeled that overflowing energy into a fan-favorite racing personality. “I think I represent people. I have people come up to me right now, guys I race with, they feel that if I quit, it will make dirt racing less important. They come to the races when I’m there because there’s more of a spotlight on that race, and if I quit racing, then it won’t mean as much anymore.” We all hope to continue watching Kenny Wallace’s infectious personality bless the motorsports world for eons to come.

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