Rusty’s Miller Lite “Over-the-Wall Gang” completely intact for the 2005 season: “Did you see those guys during the last three races last year – they were just incredible,” said Rusty of the pit crew assembled by crew chief Larry Carter. “We had eight stops well down in the 13s (13-second bracket), a couple even in the 12s (12-second bracket) and they were so consistent. We didn’t lose a single guy during the off-season and they’re already getting practiced up for this year. They’ve all continued a pretty rigorous training schedule right on through the winter and Larry says he guarantees they’ll be even better in 2005 than they were in 2004. I can’t wait to see my guys back in action this season.” (Wallace’s pit crew members include rear tire changer Donald (D.J.) Richardson, front tire changer Jay Hackney, jackman Dave Cox, gasman Doug Ingold, rear tire carrier Andy Brown, front tire carrier Dave Littau and gas catch man Nick Giambruno.) “The neat thing about our group of guys is that they all get along so well and they love working with each other. They are constantly challenging each other to get even better, but if one guy makes a mistake, they’ll all rally around him and get him right back in the swing of things. It’s truly a team effort and my hat’s off to Larry for putting together such an iron-clad bunch like we have.”(Tom Roberts PR)(1-11-2005)
