NASCAR star Kenny Wallace wins $50,000 at poker tournament

NASCAR star Kenny Wallace wins $50,000 at poker tournament The leading NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace seems to be successful both in motor sports and poker. Performing his aggressive style of competition Wallace managed to win the Mobil High-Endurance Poker Challenge at the Golden Nugget casino on Thursday night. Top eight sportsman in list of the best NASCAR Busch Series Drivers grabbed $50,000 and donated the lumpsum to the Autism Society of America. "It's pretty incredible to win $50,000 in Vegas playing poker," Wallace said to Motorsport.com. "Then to turn around and give it to the Autism Society of America just gives me goose bumps." The NASCAR driver had to prove his poker knowledge in the tough competition challenging Shane Wilson, crew chief for Nextel Cup driver Travis Kvapil. After five hours of poker battle Wallace came up with two pairs, twos and sevens, making his way to the victory. Wallace advanced to the championship by defeating the five other motor sports personalities at his table in the first round of the tournament. He was one of six competitors in the championship round.