Rusty Wallace News

Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Darlington:

Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Darlington:

May 5, 2008
Long one of NASCAR's most treacherous tracks because of its unique, egg-shaped layout, Darlington Raceway will be even more daunting for Nationwide Series drivers this weekend as they race under the lights on a new coating of pavement that has turned the track into

Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Richmond: UPDATE 2: Moved to ESPN Classic & Speed:

Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Richmond: UPDATE 2: Moved to ESPN Classic & Speed:

May 1, 2008
NASCAR drivers and fans consider Richmond International Raceway one of the most competitive tracks in the sport, and racing on the .750-mile track takes on even more excitement at night under the lights. ESPN2 will have a live, prime-time telecast as the Nationwide

Franchitti injured in Nationwide race, Stremme to run #40 UPDATE:

Franchitti injured in Nationwide race, Stremme to run #40 UPDATE:

April 27, 2008
#40-Dario Franchitti has fractured his left ankle in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega on Saturday and will not be able to race in Sunday's Sprint Cup race. David Stremme, former driver of the #40 Dodge for Ganassi Racing, has been asked to sub for Franchitti

Franchitti / Gunselman Taken to Hospital After Wreck: UPDATE:

Franchitti / Gunselman Taken to Hospital After Wreck: UPDATE:

April 27, 2008
#40-Dario Franchitti injured his ankle in a hard crash Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway that sent Franchitti and another racer to a hospital for observation. Team owner Chip Ganassi said Franchitti was awaiting X-rays on his ankle. Franchitti wrecked when his car

Hornish, Franchitti will not run Indy 500:

Hornish, Franchitti will not run Indy 500:

April 18, 2008
Sprint Cup rookies Dario Franchitti and Sam Hornish Jr., the men who won the last two Indianapolis 500s, will not compete in the race next month. Their NASCAR team owners -- Chip Ganassi for the #40 Dodge Franchitti drives and Roger Penske for the # 77 Dodge Hornish

Penske hires Stremme as test driver; Hornish rumors? UPDATE:

Penske hires Stremme as test driver; Hornish rumors? UPDATE:

April 16, 2008
In an effort to enhance its NASCAR Sprint Cup testing program, Penske Racing announced that David Stremme has joined the team as a test driver, effective immediately. In this role, Stremme will participate in Penske Racing's comprehensive testing program in an effort

Nationwide Series Live from Mexico City on ESPN:

Nationwide Series Live from Mexico City on ESPN:

April 14, 2008
The Nationwide Series goes south of the border this weekend for its annual event in Mexico City, and ESPN will have live, flag-to-flag coverage Sunday, April 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The high definition telecast is presented by Kawasaki.

#36 Team Cutting Back Schedule; Wallace to the #28: UPDATE 4:

#36 Team Cutting Back Schedule; Wallace to the #28: UPDATE 4:

March 28, 2008
Fitz Motorsports' Shark Energy Drink #36 Nationwide Series team will temporarily slow operations, effective immediately. Kenny Wallace drove the car in the first five Nationwide Series events this season. A number of different factors led to the decision. "Sponsor

Stremme Driving #64 at Nashville…And Beyond: UPDATE:

Stremme Driving #64 at Nashville…And Beyond: UPDATE:

March 19, 2008
David Stremme will be behind the wheel of the #64 instead of Chase Austin, who'd been scheduled to make his 2008 debut. The plan had been to spread the ride between Stremme, Austin and Max Papis, who would run the road courses. The team's sponsor, Atreus Homes and

Nationwide Series Airing on ESPN Saturday from Nashville:

Nationwide Series Airing on ESPN Saturday from Nashville:

March 17, 2008
The Nationwide Series makes its first appearance of the 2008 season on ESPN with a live, flag-to-flag airing of the 300-mile race from Nashville Superspeedway Saturday, March 22, beginning at 2 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The Nashville telecast is presented by Tractor

Jimmy Johns on the #66 & #64 at Bristol:

Jimmy Johns on the #66 & #64 at Bristol:

March 13, 2008
This weekend marks the debut of Team Jimmy Johns Rusty Wallace Racing. Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches will serve as primary sponsor of Steve Wallaces #66 in ten 2008 Nationwide Series events, beginning with the Bristol race. Jimmy Johns will also appear on the deck

Nationwide Series Airing on ABC Saturday from Bristol:

Nationwide Series Airing on ABC Saturday from Bristol:

March 10, 2008
The Nationwide Series makes its first appearance of the 2008 season on ABC with a live, flag-to-flag airing of the 300-lap race from Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, March 15, beginning at 2 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The Bristol telecast is presented by GoDaddy

RWI Visits Georgis State Capitol:

RWI Visits Georgis State Capitol:

March 6, 2008
Rusty Wallace, David Stremme, Steve Wallace and Atreus Homes & Communities CEO, Jon Been, took part in a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta Thursday morning, in which Governor Sonny Purdue declared Motorsports Day in the State of Georgia. Both

GA Governor to host Atlanta Motor Speedway Day:

GA Governor to host Atlanta Motor Speedway Day:

March 5, 2008
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue will host the 6th annual Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the Georgia State Capitol [Atlanta, GA], along with Georgia State Senator John Douglas, AMS President and General Manager Ed Clark, Past champion Rusty Wallace, David Ragan (Unadilla

NASCAR Penalty RECINDED:

NASCAR Penalty RECINDED:

March 4, 2008
don't see this too often and will be interesting to see what bearing it has on Robby Gordon's Penalty and Carl Edwards possible penalty, both should be announced this week sometime. Anyhow......On March 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered