Rusty Wallace is a racing driver from United States.
Born 14th August 1956, 69 years old.
Champion of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 90530 points.
First race: 1980 Atlanta NASCAR
First win: 1986 Bristol NASCAR
Last win: 2004 Martinsville NASCAR
Last race: 2005 Homestead NASCAR
In Autosport World data, Rusty Wallace's career covers the period from 1980 to 2005. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 55 race wins and 54 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Rusty Wallace is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1980 - 2005 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 706 | Tracks | 26 |
| Wins | 55 | Podiums | 132 |
| Poles | 54 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 6 | Cars | 21 |
| Main championship | NASCAR (706 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Roger Penske (459 starts) |
| Most visited track | Charlotte (48 starts) |
The table below separates Rusty Wallace statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 25 | 706 | 55 | 54 | 1 |
| Daytona 500 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Rusty Wallace moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 291 | 57 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 323 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 186 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 3316 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 2867 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 3762 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 3818 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 4464 | 2 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1989 | 4176 | 1 | 6 | 9 | |
| 1990 | 3676 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1991 | 3582 | 10 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 3556 | 13 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 4446 | 2 | 10 | 3 | |
| 1994 | 4207 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 4240 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 3717 | 7 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 3598 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 4501 | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1999 | 4155 | 8 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 4544 | 7 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 4481 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 4574 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 3950 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3960 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6140 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Rusty Wallace is linked with 26 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Charlotte.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Riverside | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Darlington | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Daytona | 2 | 5 | 45 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Dover Downs | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Sears Point | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Pocono | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Homestead | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Las Vegas Speedway | 3 | 10 | 8 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| California Speedway | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Richmond | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Chicagoland | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Martinsville | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| North Wilkesboro | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Nashville Fairgrounds | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Bristol | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| Talladega | 5 | 4 | 45 |
The wins list starts with 1986 Bristol NASCAR Race 1 and currently ends with 2004 Martinsville NASCAR Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
These links add context around Rusty Wallace: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Rusty Wallace is connected with 6 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Roger Penske.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penske Racing | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Cliff Stewart | 4 | 5 | 58 |
| Raymond Beadle | 1 | 1 | 145 |
| Roger Penske | 2 | 1 | 459 |
| Ron Benfield | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| John Childs | 6 | 19 | 5 |
Rusty Wallace is linked with 21 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fourth generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 118
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 116
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen3
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 59