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Russell William Wallace AKA “Rusty” is a legend and champion who has left his mark on the world of NASCAR. He is eighth on the all-time win list with his 55 series wins. Before joining the NASCAR circuit, in the 1970′s he became known around the Midwest for winning more than 200 short track races. As a rookie, Rusty started 2 races in 1980 and by 1984 he had raced a full season. That season brought 2 top-fives, a 14th place points finish, and Rookie of the Year honors.

Rusty is known for having a bit of a temper off the track. He once threw a water bottle at Dale Earnhardt after being “intimidated’ by him in the race. On the track however, he raced clean and hard. In 1983 Rusty won the ASA championship while competing versus some of NASCAR’s huge boys like Mark Martin, Alan Kulwicki and Dick Trickle. He is most remembered for driving the #27 Kodiak Pontiac, a new sponsorship he reached in 1987.

Rusty’s Winston Cup Championship came by 12 points in 1989 when he beat out his close friend and fierce rival Dale Earnhardt. His most successful season was 1993 even altho he suffered two severe wrecks at Daytona and Talladega when his car went airborne and flipped various times.

Rusty likewise drove the #2 Miller Genuine Draft Pontiac affectionately known as “Midnight”. This car raced for six seasons, carrying numerous wins before being retired in 1997.

On Aug. 30, 2004, Rusty Wallace declared that the coming ’05 season would be his last as a full-time driver. Even at the end of his career, Rusty never missed a step. He qualified for the Chase and finished eighth in the final standings. Today Rusty owns and operates Rusty Wallace, Inc., which runs the #66 Chevrolet driven by Rusty’s son Steve Wallace in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. He likewise has a broadcasting career with ESPN and ABC. Rusty’s fans will evermore do not forget him for his side-by-side scramble for the win with the #3 Chevrolet when both men were at the top of their game in NASCAR.

Born: August 14, 1956

Birthplace: Fenton, Missouri

Awards:

1979 USAC Stock Car Rookie of the Year

1983 ASA Champion

1984 Rookie of the Year

1989 Winston Cup Champion

1991 IROC Champion

1998 Named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers

Cup Series Statistics:

706 races in 16 years

First race: 1980 Atlanta 500

Last race: 2005 Ford 400 (Homestead)

First win: 1986 Valleydale 500 (Bristol)

Last win: 2004 Advance Auto Parts 500 (Martinsville)

Wins: 55

Top tens: 349

Poles: 36

By: Cindy Pischel

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13 of 14 persons found the following review helpful.
For each Rusty Wallace race fan!!!!
By A
If you follow NASCAR racing in any way and are a Rusty Wallace fan such as myself, you will Love this video. In the Drivers Seat covers everything from Rusty’s dirt track racing days all the way up to the present day covering everything in the middle!! You will find out in regards to Rusty abilities of building his own race cars back in day to his love of flying and taking a tour of his airplanes and his hanger. If you like Rusty Wallace you will want this video.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
A Must For Rusty Wallace Fans!!
By Debra R. Coats
This video is an sheer ought to if you are a true Rusty Wallace fan! This tape starts off with clips his early years in stills and home movies, and takes you all the way to the beginning of the 1997 season.

It is full of interesting consultations with Rusty and the persons who recognise him best.

I would highly commend this to any individual who veritably likes Rusty.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
decent
By Kyle Hobbs
well i think rusty will have to have won on sunday but bill elliot got underneath rusty and won the race and rusty got 2nd . by; Kyle Hobbs

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