Rusty Wallace News

Chase Austin and RWI part ways:

Chase Austin and RWI part ways:

September 21, 2008
Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC and representatives of the team's former developmental series driver, Chase Austin, announced that the parties have mutually agreed to end their nearly two-year relationship, effective immediately. Noted RWR team owner, Rusty

NASCAR Angel’s returns for 3rd season:

NASCAR Angel’s returns for 3rd season:

September 18, 2008
NASCAR, Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that "NASCAR Angels," the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, "NASCAR

Nationwide Series Hits the Monster Mile Live on ESPN2:

Nationwide Series Hits the Monster Mile Live on ESPN2:

September 15, 2008
ESPN2's season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series continues with a live telecast of the event at Dover (Del.) International Speedway Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The race also airs in high definition on ESPN2 HD and will be

Ancient Chaseology, seasons before 2004 and the Chase – the final:

Ancient Chaseology, seasons before 2004 and the Chase – the final:

September 14, 2008
Way back in 1975, NASCAR decided to change its points system, using an idea jotted down on a cocktail napkin at the Boot Hill Saloon in Daytona Beach, Fla. Pretty humble beginnings, no? What if the Chase had become a part of NASCAR back in 1975? How would history have

Stremme named 2009 #12 Driver:

Stremme named 2009 #12 Driver:

September 3, 2008
Penske Racing today announced that David Stremme, 31, will pilot the #12 Alltel Dodge for the 2009 Cup Series season. Stremme is currently ranked 12th in the 2008 Nationwide Series driver points standings after starting 24 of 27 races. Driving for Penske Racing alumnus

Robby to visit military base, run special scheme at RIR UPDATE:

Robby to visit military base, run special scheme at RIR UPDATE:

September 3, 2008
Robby Gordon will visit soldiers assigned to the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) at Fort Lee, VA on behalf of Operation Homefront Thursday, September 4. The visit coincides with Jim Beam's efforts to help increase awareness of Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization

Nationwide Series Live from Richmond on ESPN2:

Nationwide Series Live from Richmond on ESPN2:

September 1, 2008
ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live, prime-time telecast of the event from Richmond International Raceway on Friday, Sept. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The race will be televised in high definition on

Latest on the #12 ride UPDATE 2:

Latest on the #12 ride UPDATE 2:

September 1, 2008
Marty Smith of ESPN reports that he was told by Penske Racing that Brad Keselowski [JR Motorsports in the NNS] was never offered the #12 Dodge [ride] Jonathan Gibson, vice president at Penske, tells [Smith] they've spoken with a lot of drivers, but made just one offer

Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from California:

Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from California:

August 25, 2008
The Nationwide Series head west to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., for Labor Day weekend, and ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live telecast of the Camping World 300 on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 9:45 p.m. The race will be

ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

August 23, 2008
One of the most exciting and popular races of the year on the Sprint Cup Series is the annual night race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The half-mile concrete oval, with 160,000 fans surrounding it, becomes a battleground as sparks fly and brakes glow red-hot,

Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

August 20, 2008
David Stremme, the driver for Rusty Wallace's Nationwide effort, appears to have the inside track to replace Ryan Newman in the #12 Dodge at Penske racing next season. While refusing to acknowledge that a decision has been made, all signs from within the organization

Wallace Says Iowa hasn’t been guaranteed Nationwide race: UPDATE 4: August 1:

Wallace Says Iowa hasn’t been guaranteed Nationwide race: UPDATE 4: August 1:

August 19, 2008
Now that Mexico City will not be on the Nationwide Series schedule in 2009, speculation is rampant about a replacement. And the one track that comes up constantly is Iowa Speedway. But Rusty Wallace, who helped design the 0.875-mile track in Newton, Iowa, said NASCAR

Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from Bristol on ESPN :

Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from Bristol on ESPN :

August 18, 2008
ESPN has a live telecast of the Nationwide Series event at Bristol on Friday, Aug. 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The telecast airs in high definition on ESPN HD and is simulcast on ESPN Deportes. Dr. Jerry Punch will be lead announcer for ESPN

Nationwide Series Live from Michigan on ESPN2 :

Nationwide Series Live from Michigan on ESPN2 :

August 11, 2008
ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live telecast of the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The telecast also airs in high definition

Nationwide Series Live from Watkins Glen on ABC:

Nationwide Series Live from Watkins Glen on ABC:

August 4, 2008
The Nationwide Series goes road racing for the third time this season, and second week in a row, with its annual event at historic Watkins Glen International, and ABC will have live coverage on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The