Steve Wallace News

Goodyear conducts tire test at Bristol:

Goodyear conducts tire test at Bristol:

July 7, 2009
Drivers from NASCAR's top three series were at Bristol Motor Speedway Tuesday for a closed-session tire test to help Goodyear determine the best compounds for the upcoming August races. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular #07-Casey Mears tested tires for the Aug. 22 Sharpie

New crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE 2: Wallace

New crew chief for Gaughan? UPDATE 2: Wallace

June 17, 2009
Hearing that Tripp Bruce, who served as Johnny Benson's crew chief at Red Horse Racing until the team shut down last week, is the new crew chief for #62-Brendan Gaughan. No word on whether or not its a permanent change.(6-16-2009) UPDATE: Bruce is taking over as crew

Cup plans for 2010 on hold at Rusty Wallace Racing:

Cup plans for 2010 on hold at Rusty Wallace Racing:

June 12, 2009
Rusty Wallace Racings plans to move to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2010 are on hold, as Wallace said Friday at Kentucky Speedway that his two-car team will remain in the Nationwide Series next year. Wallace had wanted to move drivers Steve Wallace and Brendan Gaughan

100 starts for Wallace:

100 starts for Wallace:

June 6, 2009
#66-Steve Wallace will make his 100th series start tonight at Nashville Superspeedway.(ESPN2 Qualifying Coverage)(6-6-2009)

5-Hour Energy expands sponsorship of RWI:

5-Hour Energy expands sponsorship of RWI:

March 24, 2009
Officials of Living Essentials, LLC and Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC announced that LE, through its 5-Hour Energy Extra Strength brand, will expand its 2009 sponsorship program with the team. In addition to LE's ongoing sponsorship of RWR's #66 and driver Steve Wallace

USfidelis sponsoring Steve Wallace: UPDATES:

USfidelis sponsoring Steve Wallace: UPDATES:

February 10, 2009
Looks likes US Fidelis will be a sponsor of the #66 in some amount this season. Their website states: "We are proud sponsors of Steve Wallace and Rusty Wallace Racing. You can learn more about this season by visiting the official Rusty Wallace website." [the RWI site

Gaughan to Nationwide, possibly Cup? UPDATE:

Gaughan to Nationwide, possibly Cup? UPDATE:

January 5, 2009
Hearing that Brendan Gaughan most likely will be driving for Rusty Wallace Inc. in the Nationwide Series for 2009. Also hearing that the deal is not completely finalized as yet, and Gaughan is also looking at possible opportunities available in the Cup Series.(12-19

5-Hour Energy Renews with RWI:

5-Hour Energy Renews with RWI:

December 8, 2008
Living Essentials, LLC and Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC announced that LE, through its 5-Hour Energy brand, will return for its second season as primary sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing's #66 team and driver Steve Wallace in 2009. 5-Hour Energy will serve as primary sponsor

Steve Wallace OK after transmission casing explosion:

Steve Wallace OK after transmission casing explosion:

August 1, 2008
#66-Steve Wallace had a scary moment Friday during the final Nationwide Series practice at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, when a part in the transmission failed, exploding the casing and causing the driveshaft to snap in two. 2A piece of the driveshaft kept spinning coming

5-Hour Energy sponsoring Steve Wallace:MORE

5-Hour Energy sponsoring Steve Wallace:MORE

July 29, 2008
Living Essentials, LLC and Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC announced today that LE, through its 5-Hour Energy brand, will serve as primary sponsor of RWR's #66 Chevy and driver Steve Wallace, in four 2008 Nationwide Series events. Additionally, the parties announced that

NASCAR Drivers Headline M&Ms Night of Stars at I-55 Raceway July 23:

NASCAR Drivers Headline M&Ms Night of Stars at I-55 Raceway July 23:

July 19, 2008
Traditionally, it has been one of the biggest nights in racing in the St. Louis area and this year's M&Ms Night of Stars at I-55 Raceway isn't going to disappoint. In addition to drivers such as I-55 Raceway co-owner Ken Schrader and defending Craftsman Truck Series

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

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

Rusty shakes down Nationwide car:

Rusty shakes down Nationwide car:

January 22, 2008
Rusty Wallace, the retired NASCAR champion and current ESPN analyst, returned to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the first time since 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series testing when he shook down one of his Rusty Wallace Inc. Chevrolets [#64J, was 13th fastest