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Rusty Wallace

Russell William Wallace Jr. (born August 14, 1956) is an American former professional stock car racing driver and team owner, who raced from 1980 to 2005 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 2 nicknamed "Midnight" for Penske Racing.

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Awards
NASCAR Hall of Fame (2013) · International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2013) · National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame (2010) · Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (2014) · Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1998)
1996 position
92nd
2005 position
8th · 61st
Achievements
1989 Winston Cup Series Champion · 1991 IROC Champion · 1983 ASA Champion · 1990 Coca-Cola 600 Winner · 1989 The Winston Winner
Best finish
1st (1989) · 32nd (1987) · 92nd (1996)
Born
Russell William Wallace Jr. (1956-08-14) August 14, 1956 (age 70) Arnold, Missouri, U.S.

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Racing career

Legacy

Post Retirement

Personal life

Iowa Speedway

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Rusty Wallace

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related to Other media · 27
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related to Car owner · 22
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Awards · 20
Rusty Wallace → 1973 Central Racing Association Rookie of the Year, 1979 USAC Stock Car Rookie of the Year, 1980 USAC Tony Bettenhausen Memorial Trophy, 1984 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year, 2023 Buddy Shuman Award recipient, 2× NMPA Richard Petty Driver of the Year (1988, 1993), AARWBA All-American Teams 1988, 1989, 1993, Delaware's Order of the First State (2005), International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2013), Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1998), Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (2014), Named a Missouri Sports Legend by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (2006), Named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (1998), Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers (2023), NASCAR Hall of Fame (2013), NASCAR Illustrated Person of the Year (2005), National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame (2010), NMPA Myers Brothers Award winner (2005), North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine (2005), St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame (2011)
Achievements · 19
Rusty Wallace → 1982 Winchester 400 Winner, 1983 ASA Champion, 1985 All American 400 Winner, 1988 Final Winner at Riverside International Raceway, 1989 The Winston Winner, 1989 Winston Cup Series Champion, 1990 Coca-Cola 600 Winner, 1991 IROC Champion, 1993 Inaugural Winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1996 NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka Winner, 1998 Bud Shootout Winner, 6 wins at Richmond International Raceway (all time record on current .75 mile configuration), 7 wins at Martinsville Speedway (including record 4 consecutive Spring race wins from 1993 to 1996 and a sweep in 1994), 9 wins at Bristol Motor Speedway (including record 6 Food City 500 wins and a sweep in 2000), All time lap leader in modern era at Bristol Motor Speedway, All time lap leader in modern era at Richmond International Raceway (all time lap leader on current .75 mile configuration), All time winner for Pontiac (31 victories) in NASCAR history, Led Winston Cup Series in poles (2000), Led Winston Cup Series in wins (1988, 1989, 1993, 1994)
related to Iowa Speedway · 18
Rusty Wallace → August, In, IndyCar, Iowa, Iowa Speedway, June, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, Newton, On December, Richmond International Raceway, Rusty, Rusty Wallace Drive, September, Signature Design Speedway, The, Wallace
related to Endorsements · 15
Rusty Wallace → Callaway Golf, Callaway Golf Signs NASCAR, Driver Rusty Wallace, Featuring NASCAR's Steve, Fidelis, Legendary NASCAR Driver Rusty, Licensing Agreement, Lista International Corporation, Multiyear Endorsement, New Online Video, Rusty Wallace Racing, The March, US Fidelis, USfidelis TV Campaign Debuts, Wallace Endorses Lista Products
related to Other endeavors and interests · 12
Rusty Wallace → August, Ford, However, In, In Tennessee, KIA, Rusty Wallace Automotive Group, Rusty Wallace Driving Experience, Since, Toyota, United States, Wallace
Best finish · 3
Rusty Wallace → 1st (1989), 32nd (1987), 92nd (1996)
First race · 3
Rusty Wallace → 1980 Atlanta 500 (Atlanta), 1985 Goody's 300 (Daytona), 1996 DeVilbiss Superfinish 200 (Nazareth)
Wins · 3
Rusty Wallace → Wins Top tens Poles 0 1 0, Wins Top tens Poles 0 18 2, Wins Top tens Poles 55 349 36

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Rusty Wallace1996 position92nd1.00infobox
Rusty Wallace2005 position8th1.00infobox
Rusty Wallace2005 position61st1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1989 Winston Cup Series Champion1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1991 IROC Champion1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1983 ASA Champion1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1990 Coca-Cola 600 Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1989 The Winston Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1998 Bud Shootout Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1996 NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1982 Winchester 400 Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1985 All American 400 Winner1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievementsLed Winston Cup Series in wins (1988, 1989, 1993, 1994)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievementsLed Winston Cup Series in poles (2000)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1988 Final Winner at Riverside International Raceway1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements1993 Inaugural Winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements9 wins at Bristol Motor Speedway (including record 6 Food City 500 wins and a sweep in 2000)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements7 wins at Martinsville Speedway (including record 4 consecutive Spring race wins from 1993 to 1996 and a sweep in 1994)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievements6 wins at Richmond International Raceway (all time record on current .75 mile configuration)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievementsAll time lap leader in modern era at Bristol Motor Speedway1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievementsAll time lap leader in modern era at Richmond International Raceway (all time lap leader on current .75 mile configuration)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAchievementsAll time winner for Pontiac (31 victories) in NASCAR history1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsNASCAR Hall of Fame (2013)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame (2013)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsNational Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame (2010)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsMotorsports Hall of Fame of America (2014)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsMissouri Sports Hall of Fame (1998)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsNamed a Missouri Sports Legend by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (2006)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsSt. Louis Sports Hall of Fame (2011)1.00infobox
Rusty WallaceAwardsNMPA Myers Brothers Award winner (2005)1.00infobox

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