Speaking of breaking through, could Rusty Wallaces mastery of Martinsville finally help end his drought?
Highly possible, considering how he arrives in southern Virginia. He’s coming off consecutive top-five finishes and is 207 points behind leader Kurt Busch in 11th place. That’s just the momentum needed at a track where he’s the active statistical leader with six wins (including three in a row from 1993-94), 15 top-fives, 22 top-10s and three poles in 40 starts. This season’s start shows the impact of first-year crew chief Larry Carter, but Penske South’s in-house chassis shop deserves a big hand. Wallace’s last two finishes have come in shiny new Intrepids, and he’ll unveil the PC-70 Dodge this weekend. If his strong history with new cars holds up, don’t be surprised if Rusty leaps in the air like Phil Mickelson did Sunday after winning The Masters. He’s only been waiting nearly three years. “That’s the mission we’re on, and Martinsville is a great track for us to continue riding that wave,” he said. “This team is getting stronger and stronger, and it’s just a matter of time when we br
