Rusty Wallace Tells Vintage NASCAR Stories!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
  • Episode 18 of "Kenny Conversation" is NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace!
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Комментарии • 238

  • @alvinrineer3003
    @alvinrineer3003 Год назад +53

    I don’t think Rusty realizes how much he means to us NASCAR fans. I’ve looked up to Rusty since I was a little kid, and consider him one of my idols. Miss seeing him out there on Sundays, it’s not the same without him. Can’t wait to meet Rusty someday! Great episode Herm!

    • @2Truth4Liberty
      @2Truth4Liberty Год назад

      Yes! Class is what many more of the drivers of that era had.
      Sure, there were some tiffs but that happens in all familes.
      NARCAR used to seem a lot more like family and that was because of the drivers like Rusty.

    • @cameradanblack
      @cameradanblack Год назад

      I climbed the fence to be in victory lane with Rusty at Rockingham. He is the best but his beer gives me headaches.

  • @dhoff71
    @dhoff71 Год назад +25

    We’re gonna need a part 2! Cheers!!

  • @coreywilson6693
    @coreywilson6693 Год назад +23

    Awesome! Rusty is the reason I became a NASCAR fan nearly 30 years ago, and you're the reason why I'm still one today. Cheers buddy!

  • @coramprat
    @coramprat Год назад +4

    Years ago Rusty was here in our town for an autograph session. The sponsors specifically said no photos because of the time but even though that was said he was gracious enough to take the time to take pictures with the kids. My 3 year old son was one of them. He's 28 now.

  • @BA-xj9ew
    @BA-xj9ew Год назад +1

    Rusty raced when racing was dangerous. He was always running on the edge. Nothing but respect for Rusty. Always enjoyed you.

  • @MikeE-hb8zb
    @MikeE-hb8zb Год назад +5

    1983.... ASA... Man if only we could go back!!!

  • @chrispokorney6801
    @chrispokorney6801 3 дня назад +1

    Kenny I just love these interviews. These are going to be priceless in years to come. Thank you for bringing us along to hear these amazing stories. Means Alot. Thanks Kenny

  • @steveyork8069
    @steveyork8069 Год назад +85

    I still think the Miller Genuine Draft car was one of the best looking cars ever.

    • @willpeebs
      @willpeebs Год назад +10

      That car and the Black 3 is what I think of when I think 90's NASCAR. Both Awesome!!

    • @markhatcher5235
      @markhatcher5235 Год назад

      Them Wallace's good guy we were kids they weld
      bikes up go-cart they could ride wheelie for miles entertained us from beginning of time good FRINDS
      ANDNEIGHBORS

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure Год назад

      Good graphic design is timeless and that’s what made it- among a few others- so iconic.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад +2

      @steveyork8069, Rusty's Midnight was the best chassis in NASCAR history.

    • @luvthetux
      @luvthetux Год назад

      Yessss!!!!!

  • @David-ho4xu
    @David-ho4xu Год назад +4

    The MGD car … best looking car ever. Rusty… one of the greatest ever and in my opinion underrated. Forever a Rusty fan!!

  • @montemenasco8584
    @montemenasco8584 Год назад +19

    Hey Kenny, you CAN do another hour with Rusty anytime!!!

  • @speedysmoke
    @speedysmoke Год назад +2

    Became a Rusty fan when he was in ASA, followed him all the way to the last race of his life. I have to say one of the best times I've ever had was on a Rusty cruise. I was in his fan club and went. He was involved with his fans the whole time. Miller Lite was his sponsor then. I will admit I still have a picture of me and him from that cruise on my wall today. I'm still dedicated. Thank you Kenny for making me smile the entire hour 😊😢

  • @lloydstewart3057
    @lloydstewart3057 7 месяцев назад +1

    As an old Earnhardt fan I love listening to Rusty. He is definitely a legend.

  • @richardflowers8073
    @richardflowers8073 Год назад +4

    I met your brother at Bristol 30 minutes before the race. He was standing by his car and took time to answer our questions. I said how do you do this. He stated we better take time because of fans we can can do this!!! I will never forget him taking time for us.

  • @robcue4543
    @robcue4543 Год назад +9

    The Wallace Family Fine American Family! 🏎🏁🏆🏆

  • @stephenullman4534
    @stephenullman4534 Год назад +1

    When Rusty was practicing in Loudon NH my wife and I were at the track in 1994. One of his pit crew ran across the track and handed me 5 of the lug nuts he just took off the car. He said "careful" they're hot! Holy cow! I still have a burn scar on my left palm. It was worth it. He was my wife's favorite driver.

  • @tdatk1130
    @tdatk1130 Год назад +4

    Always been a fan of the 2 car and Rusty. I met Rusty at Bristol when he won both Bristol races that year. I had pit access and hung out in your pits both races. Loves watching those. The deal where Ernhart threw that bottle at you after the race was epic after you won!!

  • @flyjarrett
    @flyjarrett Год назад +5

    Rusty was my favorite driver from around 1990 until he retired. There hasn’t been another since.

  • @BradGain
    @BradGain Год назад +3

    Great job Kenny. Rusty is my all time favorite driver. Thanks so much for doing this.

  • @LouisJanYoung
    @LouisJanYoung Год назад +6

    Rusty .. the Legend! Watched him and Alan Kulwicki race at the Milwaukee Mile in mid 1980's.

  • @sugadrops4998
    @sugadrops4998 Год назад +6

    Herm great to hear you and Rusty.I always liked you both as drivers even tho I’m a Schrader fan. But all of you are just good guys they don’t make them like you all anymore so L O L. You the man Herm.

  • @darrellmurray4340
    @darrellmurray4340 Год назад +1

    Rusty Wallace is the reason I got hooked on NASCAR! When I talk racing with newbies I show them Rusty! Thank you Herm!

  • @WheelerRickRambles
    @WheelerRickRambles Год назад +5

    A true treat of an interview!👍👍👍

  • @jessedaly7823
    @jessedaly7823 Год назад +3

    I love this. Anything with Rusty I’m all in. I was born in 87 and my parents were huge Earnhardt fans so naturally I picked Rusty as my favorite driver.

  • @vernonaskey9871
    @vernonaskey9871 Год назад +1

    Thank You Rusty for some GREAT NASCAR memories! I always backed you and I was one of your biggest fans. I had the pleasure of meeting you an having dinner with you at a Miller Distributors rewards event at Darlington S. C. You we’re always a class act. You take care of yourself and enjoy your retirement.

  • @psinclairjr
    @psinclairjr Год назад +1

    The chill i got when Rusty talked about Mr France at the hospital after Dale's accident. Rusty, Kenny, thank you for this

  • @cracklecracklebaybay5612
    @cracklecracklebaybay5612 Год назад +1

    Rusty, thank you for all the years of respectable racing and being someone a young kid in the 90's could look up to. I'm a big Keselowski fan, but that #2 will always be Rusty Wallace in my heart.

  • @oonojoe
    @oonojoe 10 месяцев назад +3

    The Wallace Name To NASCAR Is As Important As The Names, Alison, Petty, Earnhardt, Unser, Hamilton, Martin, Jarrett, Gordon, Labonte, Waltrip, And Many, Many, Others. Very High Likability/Respect Factor. Rusty Always Raced Clean. Kenny Pushed Dale to a Win @ Talladega in Oct. 2000! Great, Great Memories! Thank You Kenny.

  • @rogerburns8214
    @rogerburns8214 Год назад +3

    Rusty is and always will be my favorite nascar driver!! I started watching watching NASCAR in 1993. I was 4 years old, and I’ll never forget watching him win in person at Martinsville! I even had a number 2 cut into my hair at one time! I’m still a NASCAR fan and watch every week, but still to this day when people ask me who my favorite driver is, my answer is Rusty Wallace! I’ve been waiting for this episode since your first episode! Keep ‘em coming Kenny!

  • @daverenfroe3645
    @daverenfroe3645 11 месяцев назад +2

    Kenny Wallace......thank you so much for what you are doing. Really enjoying these conversations!

  • @rebel6756
    @rebel6756 Год назад +1

    Rusty was my guy! Still is. Pulled for him his whole career. It was a sad day for me and I'm sure for others, when he retired. Glad to see him enjoy his retirement though. Still handsome as ever, too. 🙂🏁🏁❤ Thank you Herm for this interview...this girl appreciates it 👍

  • @donevans6589
    @donevans6589 Год назад +4

    Kenney, Great interview with Rusty. He was my mom's favorite. The only thing I wished you had asked him was about the water bottle he threw at Earnhardt after the race was over at Bristol. Ironhead won and in victory circle, Rusty threw a water bottle at him for what happened on the track. Again, awesome show. Hope you can get some of the older retired drivers on the show. Keep up the good work Herman.

  • @NamathCB
    @NamathCB Год назад +2

    Keep these coming. Until he went to Dodge, he was one of my Ford guys. Another great gentleman racer. Love to hear from him and his thoughts. Keep these 90s/early 2k driver talks (conversations) coming Kenny, please. :)

  • @daleley7461
    @daleley7461 Год назад +4

    I was always a Rusty Wallace fan. Love watching and learning more about Rusty. Kenny Great show, keep doing what you are doing. Love the Wallace family

  • @skippingrhyme4386
    @skippingrhyme4386 Год назад +2

    I miss the Era of Epic NASCAR names!! Rusty Wallace is such an Epic Name for a Driver!

  • @kellyj.miller3353
    @kellyj.miller3353 Год назад +2

    My favourite driver, and he got me stuck on Nascar!!! Nascar needs more of Rusty, and you too Kenny!!!

  • @johncunningham8798
    @johncunningham8798 9 месяцев назад +1

    Was blessed to see Rusty’s final night race at Bristol. A late caution cost him a win in that race.
    Thanks for the great memories!
    Always pulled for the whole Wallace family! All class acts!

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад +4

    Rusty always greatly cared about his people.

  • @joshcostner9390
    @joshcostner9390 Год назад +1

    Rusty is a member at a Country Club in Linville NC that I worked at for 10 years. First time I met him, he had AC/DC playing from his golf cart! He always talked to me and treated me great. First class guy!

  • @garywood60
    @garywood60 Год назад +2

    Excellent Interview with your Brother Rusty tonight Kenny.
    Y'all make my Heart smile ❤😊 .
    Till the next time.
    God Bless and Keep y'all safe.

  • @mr.skipper4544
    @mr.skipper4544 Год назад +1

    I'm a Rusty #2 fan till the end of time
    Thanks Rusty for all the great years of racing entertainment

  • @ErminTra
    @ErminTra Год назад +2

    Thank you Kenny.
    Great Family and Legends always part of the Sport. Rusty a tough one and hell of a driver

  • @portsboy1
    @portsboy1 Год назад +3

    This one was fantastic. Rusty is interesting and honest. Great stuff

  • @benjaminlewis671
    @benjaminlewis671 Год назад +1

    Rusty, even though I wasn't ever a fan, I have the ultimate respect for you and your personality. It took your retirement for me to really understand and respect you. God Bless you and your family and good luck in your businesses.

  • @JakerPete
    @JakerPete 3 месяца назад

    Good To See Rusty.......and hearing the old stories

  • @luvthetux
    @luvthetux Год назад +2

    I live about an hour or so away from Morristown, TN, and I bought a Toyota Tacoma from his Toyota dealership in 2012. It was a Speedway blue quad cab. Boy, I loved that truck. Tacoma's are my favorite, but sadly due to financial reasons I had to sell it back. This time it went to his GMC store just down the road in Morristown. That dealership even fixed it after my husband had wrecked it one day. I have been a fan of the Wallace brothers for a long time, and Rusty is my number one. Also I've followed whoever drove the duce ever since. Brad has been my favorite driver of the 2 since Rusty. Cindric is great, but I'm more of a Brad fan now since Rusty's retirement. Lastly I met Rusty a couple of times in Morristown years ago.

  • @albertfabian8166
    @albertfabian8166 Год назад +1

    Great show Kenny .My first Nascar race was the Dover fall race jn 1994 .That is when i began to being a Rusty Wallace fan.This was one of your best shows . It was great to see and hear Rusty again. Thanks again Kenny GOD bless keep up the great programs

  • @mikeoneal3550
    @mikeoneal3550 Год назад

    Kenny I really enjoyed this so much. I think you did the right thing be having him now and not first. Tell Rusty I miss the old Nascar days.

  • @buckeyefangirl1976
    @buckeyefangirl1976 Год назад +1

    Yep Rusty means so much to us NASCAR fans even us Gordon ones♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍😀
    Happy Thanksgiving to him, you, Mike and your whole family 👍😀♥️ We love you all!
    Please have Rusty on lots more in 2024♥️♥️ Thanks Kenny ♥️

  • @DK-qx7pj
    @DK-qx7pj Год назад +1

    Rusty was and is still my favorite driver. When he quit driving, it took all the fun out of Nascar for me. Rusty, God bless you brother!

    • @DK-qx7pj
      @DK-qx7pj Год назад

      I still remember when Rusty was using valve springs made in Japan and killing the comp at short tracks. I'm still smiling about that!

  • @heyitsrenee22
    @heyitsrenee22 Год назад

    Rusty was my favorite driver since I started watching at the end of 92, start of 93. My dad brought me a hero card from the 500 one year. I really enjoyed this interview, miss that 2 car with him in it. I've met him several times and he's such a nice, down to earth guy, but my favorite and funniest encounter was when I was a manager at Harris Teeter in Cornelius, I heard this unmistakable laugh and had no choice but to go out the register he and the family were checking out at. I just said a simple hello and was on cloud nine the rest of the day.... And this was right before Thanksgiving, so needless to say I was thankful I got to see Rusty again 😂 Thanks for all you fellas do for the sport ❤

  • @timferguson8654
    @timferguson8654 Год назад +1

    I love how you guys never forget where you come from and the people it helped you along the way

  • @ThisandThatOutdoors
    @ThisandThatOutdoors Год назад +2

    Rusty!!!! As a long time Rusty fan I appreciate you doing this interview Kenny. Y'all could've gone another hour. I wouldn't have minded. lol

  • @markanthonypetra
    @markanthonypetra Год назад +1

    Waycool!..............Enjoyed that immensely, just 2 great guys.

  • @johnforrester3553
    @johnforrester3553 Год назад +2

    Rusty Wallace welcome back and I glad to see you and midnight back

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 Год назад +2

    AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME episode. I've been waiting patiently for this one and having your brother on the show you shouldn't worry about time, I think people would've watched this episode for at least 2 hours....and that would still be tolerable. Love listening to these stories.

  • @roccomicelotta3798
    @roccomicelotta3798 Год назад +1

    Great interview….Kenny and Rusty Wallace two of my favorite drivers of all time for the class that they brought to the sport! Ric

  • @kevinmoore1401
    @kevinmoore1401 Год назад +1

    That was awesome Kenny! I loved listening to you and Rusty talk about everything. Thank you so much.

  • @Dante.the.inferno
    @Dante.the.inferno Год назад +1

    And yes I saw that year in 2005 and Rusty Wallace The Legend definitely went out on top without question. He was competitive asf.

  • @skippingrhyme4386
    @skippingrhyme4386 Год назад +2

    "Deal" is such an Iconic Rusty word lol "He had his Deal and I had my Deal"

  • @joshstrickland3886
    @joshstrickland3886 Год назад +2

    Awesome show Kenny dang good to here Rusty tell stories

  • @larryburwell8550
    @larryburwell8550 Год назад

    another great kenny conversation. rusty deserves those hall of fame.

  • @timthe123kid
    @timthe123kid 5 месяцев назад

    That’s awesome. I know I watched a little late, but Kenny having your brother on with really awesome.

  • @bobbrown536
    @bobbrown536 4 месяца назад

    Loved listening to rusty on the radio during practice. He gave great feedback. Learned a lot about what was happening

  • @johnsword6039
    @johnsword6039 Год назад

    I just absolutely love you and Rusty so much. And thank you so much for having Rusty on your show Kenny

  • @nancylee8968
    @nancylee8968 Год назад

    Rusty has always been my Favorite driver... I just love both Kenny & Rusty...!!! Great show..!!

  • @staceydinger6820
    @staceydinger6820 8 месяцев назад

    Rusty was my favorite for many years til he retired. I got to meet him several times on pit road, at his souvenir trailer and also at Edelweiss in Pocono. I have a Rusty Wallace wall in my sunroom. ❤️

  • @mikeross5927
    @mikeross5927 Год назад +1

    Good show, I've always been a Rusty fan, still have all my Rusty Wallace memorabilia in the man cave.

  • @staceydinger6820
    @staceydinger6820 8 месяцев назад

    Please have more Kenny and Rusty interviews !! I love both the long and short ones. Could listen to you guys all day !

  • @billyhowell1677
    @billyhowell1677 Год назад +2

    Happy Birthday Kenny. I turned 71 today so i am an old dog for sure.

  • @suedemays9046
    @suedemays9046 8 месяцев назад

    Kenny you and Rusty were so needed in the sport. Rusty was really Earnhardt's only legitimate competition from 87-95, i miss that kind of racing where inovation mattered much more than today...just my opinion. Herman you were born to talk racing on the Internet. Great interview. So glad to see you guys again. Keep on truckin brother

  • @stewpuddy4161
    @stewpuddy4161 Год назад

    This was a great one. I just now saw it today. Loved hearing Rusty talk about Dale. I was a Dale fan, and NOT a Rusty fan, but i always respected him. This was a gem Herm!

  • @josephbradley6515
    @josephbradley6515 11 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Knoxville with all the rusty dealerships. He’s forsure one of my NASCAR idols

  • @19Mac69
    @19Mac69 Год назад +5

    I always rooted for Rusty my older brother rooted for Earnhardt

  • @scotthall756
    @scotthall756 Год назад

    Never was a fan of Rusty but I tell ya.. ever since he retired he’s seemed so much happier.. smiles more. Just overall seems more laid back. Good to see.

  • @Slinger43
    @Slinger43 11 месяцев назад

    Love the Wallace Bros!!
    Great interview with The Champ & a Great job by Herman! 💪😎
    #SNAKEisstillTheGOAT!!

  • @CBrittain21xR
    @CBrittain21xR Год назад +1

    Awesome! Definitely need part 2!! Thanks guys!!

  • @terryshaffer09
    @terryshaffer09 Год назад

    I think one of the best things Rusty ever did I remember one time he stood up and gave a speech about fans and drivers signing autographs he explained all or most of the drivers will sign them but there are times when we are at the track we have to be to site a and site b at certain times and we can't always stop and sign and you must understand that when we have time we will stop and sign for them I think he gained as much respect from me for that as anything

  • @susanbalicki
    @susanbalicki Год назад +3

    Great interview really enjoy it 👍

  • @TheMikeWaddell
    @TheMikeWaddell Год назад +3

    Excellent show!

  • @daveabernathy3130
    @daveabernathy3130 Год назад +1

    Love me some Rusty Wallace. We need part 2

  • @xdude2x
    @xdude2x Год назад +1

    Wasn’t a Rusty fan but mad respect to one of the best to ever grab the wheel 🍻

  • @fractop8162
    @fractop8162 Год назад

    Great interview! I was a Jeff Gordon fan, but Iiked others including Rusty. You learn a lot more about a driver after they have retired and it is a privilege to hear their stories. I wish you could have interviewed Dale Sr.

  • @Rocklyn1
    @Rocklyn1 Год назад +1

    Huge Rusty fan....I graduated high school in 93....wore number 2 in football and baseball.....got in trouble in class for talking once .....I was talking about the talladega wreck with my friend hehehe

  • @ericwackowski7747
    @ericwackowski7747 Год назад +1

    Being from the Bristol area and a NASCAR fan Rusty will forever be the man!!! I remember the drivers staying at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City back in the 90s!! I still remember when Bristol had the big grass hill and Rusty ruled Bristol!!! Every Bristol race Rusty was always in the top 5 if not the winner! Rusty is a NASCAR pillar, icon, legend. Rusty is the reason,along with a few others, that put NASCAR where it is today!! Hell, think about it, you can’t think about Roger Penske without Rusty!

  • @christopherjohnson520
    @christopherjohnson520 Год назад +3

    Dang I'd watch 10 hours of you and Rusty

  • @kevindavison201
    @kevindavison201 3 месяца назад +1

    How cool he won the cup championship the year I was born. and I'm from Talladega Alabama

  • @edwarddudley8117
    @edwarddudley8117 Год назад +2

    I'm here. Let's Rock

  • @jarofpeanutbutter6813
    @jarofpeanutbutter6813 Год назад +1

    Love you Rusty was great to see you

  • @hankclingingsmith8707
    @hankclingingsmith8707 Год назад +2

    TWO GREAT HUMAN BEINGS.

  • @roberthoward1475
    @roberthoward1475 Год назад

    Ru sty was my favorite.driver for many years. It was always great to watch him and Dale race. Remember when they took eachother out on the way to the checkers.

  • @luvthetux
    @luvthetux Год назад +1

    Thanks Kenny

  • @remmington2222
    @remmington2222 Год назад +1

    Great show. I was always a fan of Rusty. Didn't want him to retire when he did but there comes a time to end it. I am his age. Went to watch him race and never did get to meet him in person. That sucked.

  • @rwm87
    @rwm87 10 месяцев назад +2

    My first ever nascar race I was 5 on my dads shoulders as Rusty flipped through the Talledega grass right in front of me.

  • @bumstead1383
    @bumstead1383 Год назад +1

    I always enjoyed watching Rusty and have enormous respect for him. I didn’t know he was a capable mechanic / engineer but does that go unsaid talking about nascar drivers his age? I imagine it does more than not. Did I want him to say drivers today need a famous, rich daddy or sponsor ? Kinda did bc I think that way….I will do the motorcycle ride with Rusty eventually. I keep missing it & living in NC I shouldn’t ever miss it. Good stuff, love MRN

  • @patricknacion3960
    @patricknacion3960 Год назад +1

    Thanks kenny, hes one most talented to ever race nascar and he was a clean driver he drove around cars not thru them

  • @2Truth4Liberty
    @2Truth4Liberty Год назад

    YES!!! Rusty Wallace interview.
    And NOW you need to have Rusty (or someone else) do an interview with Rusty's little brother Kenny)

  • @douglasfoster2215
    @douglasfoster2215 Год назад +1

    I grew up about an hour south of Eldora , My Dad and I sat on the first row of bleachers behind the flag man at the inaugural World 100. Remember it like it was yesterday.

  • @berry6046
    @berry6046 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love you guys grew up watching you guys the best!!

    • @berry6046
      @berry6046 5 месяцев назад +1

      I met Rusty at Ks Speedway in
      2001

    • @berry6046
      @berry6046 5 месяцев назад +1

      Got a signed hood in my garage and and all kinds of stuff of his

  • @idafreedman7694
    @idafreedman7694 Год назад

    Kenny this was your best show ever. I could listen to you and Rusty for hours. It would be amazing if you, Mike and Rusty did the show together

  • @andrewe4277
    @andrewe4277 Год назад

    Great interview of a hall of fame Thunderbird Driver.