I met Rusty about 1 1/2 ago at a car show....he is a class act he took time to sign every autograph and he took the time to shake everyones hand and talk to them

I met Rusty at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the 90's. A friend and I were walking around the track and Rusty passed us walking. He had his driver stop and back up to talk with us..I was in awe.talked about 5 minutes and he was so nice and CUTE❤

#2 flying #3 at 3:33... on Dale's 50th. GOD I miss the last of the old school racers!

Rusty is a class act.

A lot of people used to scoff at the idea of Rusty and Dale being friends. True, they had their difficulties on and off the track, but when it came down to it, they were always there for each other. Whether it be when Dale stopped to check the condition of his friend after he clipped Rusty at Talledega and sent him flipping. Or when Dale pushed Rusty on a caution to help him finish a fuel mileage race. I think their friendship/rivalry is one of the greatest stories in NASCAR history.

Thanks Rusty. Class.

Great win for Rusty. Look at those stands Packed.

this race was ran on what would have been Dale Earnhardt's 50th birthday. it brought tears to my eyes to see that 3 flag in his hands.

Rusty was always my driver, and this was the last race I got to see before I headed off to basic training and he was able to win it. I still feel like Dales death took something away from Rustys competitive spirit, he only won 1 more race in his career after this one and he ran almost 4 more years. He did have 6 second places in 2002, and a few other races where he finished 2nd but he just couldn't put it together and win more than that last Martinsville race. He should have won that first race at Kansas in 2001 but got penalized late for a pit road speeding penalty after leading that race all day, he fought his way back to 4th after restarting 11th with only a handful of laps left though but I think his motivation that day was that it was close to his "hometown" track since he was from the mid-west.

That was a great race! Rusty is my all time favorite driver. So happy he won!

Dale senior and rusty are best of friends. I’m glad rusty won and got to honor his best friend. I heard rusty retired because of the dale death.

Thank you Rusty! Dale Earnhardt Sr will always be our fave! My husband and I loved watching him race and cried when he passed. Thank you so much for honoring Dale Sr! Rest in peace Dale Earnhardt Sr and race for my Jerry and Sugar Bear in Heaven! Tx fan Gloria and Bear

Rusty is a class act, it's always been nice to see him win.

Those cars sound so awesome

rusty and dale were great friends outside the track but when it went racing hell broke loose between the two great rivalry blue deuce (2) vs man in black (3)

Rusty Wallace's "Midnight" car was the most winning car in NASCAR history.

Racing was good back then

I'm a super huge Sr fan but I love Rusty he was class act and respected everyone

RUSTY WALLACE RULES

it was Dale Earnhardt birthday that days RIP Dale

my favorite nascar tribute, my favorite driver paying tribute to the man who lived in my hometown

Thanks for the tribute Rusty

I tried to like this twice but had to do a 3 peice! Rusty was my guy for 20 years!🏁😺✌️

beautiful car miss the blue duece scheme. Keselowksi's new paint schemes suck

Robin (rusty wallace's crew chief) sounds just like Brad keslowski Agree?

Long Live Earnhardt.

This is one of my most exciting days ever! Got to see my favorite driver win one of his last races ever. Was a pretty big deal as he wasn't the most dominate driver in those later years.

I remember this...Rusty is my grandmother's favorite. I remember when he won this race, and she wouldn't stop fricken crying lol.

Still Paying Tribute To Dale Earnhardt Sr 🏁

my favorite nascar driver

Rusty Wallace is my favorite NASCAR driver of all-time, thanks for the post..!!!

Who's cutting fucking onions.

Rusty deserved to hold that flag.

Rusty was the best driver for the #2 NOT Keslowski

2001 was a crap year for me when it came to motoracing, Hakkinen retires and Earnhardt passes away, what a fantastic win and tribute.

its kinda odd seeing a full crowd at california lol

Rusty Wallace was Badass

Jeff couldn't rust that Miller Lite car... know what I'm saying?

#Respect

Being a long time Dale fan it was a touching tribute.

what a classy guy, i miss him

also for rusty to pay tribute for his victory on what woulda been dales 50th birthday

Many Of Earnhardt's Old Rivals Paid Alot Of Respect For Him When They Win A Race In A Special Way!!!!!

On this day, Somewhere amongst the heavens, The Man In Black grinned with satisfaction.

At 3:32 he's using both hands to hold the flag.

The double Duce, blue lighting, ole Miller car, best short race track racer, Rusty Fucking Wallace!

Class 2 blue duce !

At least Rusty didn't get beer bombed for doing this...

I love his Tribute to Earnhardt #3.....the blue deuce got it done that day. Rusty!

Total class

what nascar once was and how it got that old school way died with Dale SR always r i p to that legend!!!!

Love when Rusty had the Earnhardt flag! Nice tribute!

So awesome to see one of Dale's closest friends win on what whoulda been his 50th B-Day so neat to see him pay tribute

My favorite driver of all time, Rusty was the man!

Rusty fan since I was a kid. I still think he left too soon, but I will always cherish the memories he gave us.

It's the 5-hr energy....

How come this race finish is not as talked about as Steve Park winning at Rockingham, Harvick's Atlanta victory, and Junior winning at Daytona in July?

Interestingly, Rusty and Jeff Gordon were tied in wins for a while, but Jeff did it in less time.

Thank you Rusty! God welcomed Dale and #3 right into Heaven thru the pearly gates! Blessings to you!

so honorable of Rusty... thanx for the memories Rusty

I bet he never thought hed do for Dale what they did for Davey and Alan.

I drove my Dads truck with Thank you #3 posted on the entire tailgate to the track. You should have heard the horns honking throughout Southern California.

@AMFForumvideo The spring Martinsville race in 2004. There's a clip of the finish to that race in the "related videos" section here.

Great days make Rusty Wallace and this one of the most special in my opinion. One doubt: how many times win Rusty Wallace in Daytona?.

great tribute from a great driver.

held off the punk

I seriously doubt that, especially after seeing the way Steven raced this year.

ep i like all of the older drivers but manly a gordon jimmie fan

nice tribute by Rusty.

April 29th 2001 Was Dale's What Would've Been 50th Birthday

Rusty was my mom's all time favorite driver, she was upset when she found out that Rusty retired, I kept telling her, "he's now a commentator", she wouldn't budge watching NASCAR again, time after time again, I would leave the kitchen TV running with a NASCAR race on.

3:33 look ma, no hands!

@angelboy10able California Speedway. it's called Auto Club Speedway now

yeah RUSTY!!!

i wish this win woulda came at bristol and he did the backwards lap with the flag

Great tribute

Has anyone done a video in regards to driver tributes to Dale Sr.???

Gordon ever do this?

I miss Dale

wallace is a real great guy he also did the same thing for davey allison and alan kulwiki

Only one more win in the next 4 years before retiring :(

So why does watching this video add a boat load of Lady Gaga crap to my recommended video list ?

Classy move by Rusty and R.I.P. Dale. But isn't it kinda screwed up that Gordon got booed for doing this same thing at Phoenix in 2007?

what trac is this

Rusty rules.

@Hendrickfan54 he was a great crew chief, smart guy

who the fuck disliked this?

2001

Nice

@Hendrickfan54 That's what I thought. He needs to put that suit back on, not the one he wears now.

@ballyman12 Carry Dales Flag? I know he did when he tied Dales win record, not sure when he won the Championship in 2001.

buddy&advisary

I'm related to him

April 29th 1951. A national day of celebration!!!

i think rusty does a hell of alot better on tv than dale jarret.

this race is now the Talladega weekend, it was stupid to move the California race to after the Daytona 500, not fair.

Way to go Rubberhead!

Back when Nascar was men ..

is that the 2001 Daytona 500?

still not as great as jeff