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Rusty Wallace (Russell William Wallace Jr.) was born on 14 August, 1956 in Arnold, Missouri, U.S., is an American racing driver. Discover Rusty Wallace's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

Popular As Russell William Wallace Jr.
Occupation N/A
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 14 August 1956
Birthday 14 August
Birthplace Arnold, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Rusty Wallace Height, Weight & Measurements

At 67 years old, Rusty Wallace height is 1.83 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.83 m
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Who Is Rusty Wallace's Wife?

His wife is Patti Wallace (m. 1980)

Family
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Wife Patti Wallace (m. 1980)
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Children Steve Wallace, Greg Wallace, Katie Wallace

Rusty Wallace Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rusty Wallace worth at the age of 67 years old? Rusty Wallace’s income source is mostly from being a successful Driver. He is from United States. We have estimated Rusty Wallace's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Driver

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1956

Russell William "Rusty" Wallace Jr. (born August 14, 1956) is an American former NASCAR racing driver.

1979

In 1979, he won the United States Auto Club's (USAC) Stock Car Rookie of the Year honors, finishing third in points behind A. J. Foyt and Bay Darnell.

1980

In 1980, Wallace made his NASCAR debut at Atlanta, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet for Roger Penske.

He ended up finishing second in the race after qualifying seventh.

He made nine NASCAR appearances over the next three years, finishing inside the Top 10 in only one more race.

1981

In 1981, he finished second in the USAC Stock Cars championship standings, behind Joe Ruttman.

1983

In 1983, he won the American Speed Association (ASA) championship while also competing against some of NASCAR's future stars like Mark Martin, Alan Kulwicki, and Dick Trickle.

1984

He won the 1984 NASCAR Cup series Rookie of the Year and the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship.

In 1984, Wallace joined the Winston Cup circuit full-time, winning NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors and finishing 14th in the final points standings.

He drove the No. 88 Gatorade-sponsored Pontiac for Cliff Stewart with a best finish of fourth, along with two fifth-place finishes and four further Top 10s.

1985

Wallace stayed with Cliff Stewart for 1985 but this time, he drove the No. 2 Alugard-sponsored Pontiac.

In 29 races, Wallace had two Top 5s and eight Top 10s.

1986

In 1986, Wallace switched teams to the No. 27 Alugard-sponsored Pontiac for Raymond Beadle's Blue Max Racing team.

His first win came at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6, 1986.

He also won at Martinsville on September 21.

He finished the year with two wins, four Top 5s, and 16 Top 10s in 29 races.

He finished sixth in the points, making this his first Top 10 finish in the standings.

1987

In 1987, Wallace gained sponsorship from Kodiak tobacco, establishing the No. 27 Kodiak-sponsored Pontiac livery his early career is most remembered for.

He scored victories at Watkins Glen and Riverside, as well as his first series pole at Michigan in June.

These results were backed up with nine Top 5s and 16 Top 10s in 29 races.

He finished fifth in the final points standings.

1988

During a practice session at Bristol on August 27, 1988, Wallace's car lost control and slammed on the turn 4 wall before barrel rolling five times on the straightaway.

It took rescue officials - including Jerry Punch - 15 minutes to extract him from the wrecked car.

According to Wallace, he nearly choked to death from a ham sandwich he ate before practice.

Despite this near-death experience, Wallace developed his career further in 1988, scoring six victories (including four of the final five races of the year).

His wins were at Michigan, Charlotte, North Wilkesboro, Rockingham, the final race ever run at Riverside, and the season finale at Atlanta.

With these six wins as well as 19 Top 5s and four further Top 10s, he finished second to Bill Elliott by 24 points.

1989

In 1989, Wallace won the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship with crew chief Barry Dodson, by finishing 15th at the Atlanta Journal 500 at Atlanta to beat out close friend and fierce rival Dale Earnhardt (the race winner) by 12 points.

Wallace also won The Winston in a controversial fashion, by spinning out Darrell Waltrip on the last lap.

The 1989 championship year was reportedly marked with acrimony between him and Beadle.

1990

In 1990, Raymond Beadle switched sponsors, to Miller Genuine Draft.

The four-year sponsorship deal was tied specifically to Wallace, meaning it went to whichever team Wallace went.

However, Wallace was stuck with the team for 1990 due to his contract.

Rusty won 18 races for Beadle.

1991

In 1991, Wallace took the Miller sponsorship with him to Penske Racing, and he continued in the No. 2 Miller Genuine Draft Pontiac.

He also won the 1991 IROC championship.

1992

While 1992 only carried him one win, the win at the Miller 400 was satisfying; it was the first win for Wallace in a car which arguably was his best known chassis for his career, one affectionately known as "Midnight" after the win.

1997

With this nickname, the car raced for six seasons, carrying various race wins before being taken out of the fleet in 1997.

2013

For the accolades over the course of his successful career, Wallace has been inducted in the NASCAR Hall of Fame (2013), the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2013), the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (2014) and the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame (2010).

Prior to joining the NASCAR circuit, Wallace made a name for himself racing around in Florida, winning a pair of local track championships and more than 200 short track races.