Rusty Wallace Tells Vintage NASCAR Stories!

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10 ай бұрын

Episode 18 of "Kenny Conversation" is NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace!
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@alvinrineer3003 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@steveyork8069 10 ай бұрын

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

@willpeebs 10 ай бұрын

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

@markhatcher5235 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@sergeantmasson3669 10 ай бұрын

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

@luvthetux 10 ай бұрын

Yessss!!!!!

@coreywilson6693 10 ай бұрын

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!

@luvthetux 10 ай бұрын

Me too

@dhoff71 10 ай бұрын

We’re gonna need a part 2! Cheers!!

@flyjarrett 10 ай бұрын

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

@coramprat 10 ай бұрын

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.

@speedysmoke 10 ай бұрын

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 😊😢

@richardflowers8073 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

The Wallace Family Fine American Family! 🏎🏁🏆🏆

@David-ho4xu 10 ай бұрын

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

@MikeE-hb8zb 10 ай бұрын

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

@joshcostner9390 10 ай бұрын

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!

@montemenasco8584 10 ай бұрын

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

@luvthetux 10 ай бұрын

Yess!!!! Please

@LouisJanYoung 10 ай бұрын

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

@johncunningham8798 4 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Rusty always greatly cared about his people.

@sugadrops4998 10 ай бұрын

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.

@tdatk1130 10 ай бұрын

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!!

@rwm87 5 ай бұрын

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

@jessedaly7823 10 ай бұрын

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.

@oonojoe 6 ай бұрын

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.

@skippingrhyme4386 10 ай бұрын

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

@rogerburns8214 10 ай бұрын

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!

@darrellmurray4340 10 ай бұрын

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

@psinclairjr 10 ай бұрын

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

@2Truth4Liberty 10 ай бұрын

Much more like family than business.

@cracklecracklebaybay5612 10 ай бұрын

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.

@donevans6589 10 ай бұрын

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.

@daverenfroe3645 7 ай бұрын

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

@MacMcClelland5230 10 ай бұрын

I always rooted for Rusty my older brother rooted for Earnhardt

@vernonaskey9871 10 ай бұрын

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.

@staceydinger6820 3 ай бұрын

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. ❤️

@douglasfoster2215 9 ай бұрын

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.

@stewpuddy4161 7 ай бұрын

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!

@patricknacion3960 7 ай бұрын

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

@lloydstewart3057 3 ай бұрын

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

@daleley7461 10 ай бұрын

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

@WheelerRickRambles 10 ай бұрын

A true treat of an interview!👍👍👍

@kellyj.miller3353 10 ай бұрын

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

@luvthetux 10 ай бұрын

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.

@user-em7yb1ox1v 10 ай бұрын

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

@rebel6756 10 ай бұрын

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 👍

@suedemays9046 3 ай бұрын

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

@timthe123kid 27 күн бұрын

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

@skippingrhyme4386 10 ай бұрын

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

@mr.skipper4544 7 ай бұрын

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

@ErminT746 10 ай бұрын

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

@NamathCB 10 ай бұрын

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. :)

@stephenullman4534 7 ай бұрын

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.

@garywood60 10 ай бұрын

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.

@FastTalkingFinnley 10 ай бұрын

Talk about like him and Earnhardt

@billyhowell1677 10 ай бұрын

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

@terryshaffer09 10 ай бұрын

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

@hankclingingsmith8707 10 ай бұрын

TWO GREAT HUMAN BEINGS.

@roberthoward1475 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenny

@mikeoneal3550 10 ай бұрын

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.

@benjaminlewis671 10 ай бұрын

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.

@staceydinger6820 3 ай бұрын

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

@timferguson8654 10 ай бұрын

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

@portsboy1 10 ай бұрын

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

@bumstead1383 8 ай бұрын

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

@richardtracy2627 6 ай бұрын

Rusty was one tough mf’er….love you guys.

@buckeyefangirl1976 7 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@Be.authentic_ 10 ай бұрын

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

@josephbradley6515 6 ай бұрын

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

@albertfabian8166 10 ай бұрын

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

@ThisandThatOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

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

@jimwilliams56 10 ай бұрын

my prize possession, Rusty Wallace flag signed by Rusty @ The Milwaukee Mile years ago when he raced the 27 Busch Car. Among several die cast and other Rusty memorabilia.

@christopherjohnson520 10 ай бұрын

Dang I'd watch 10 hours of you and Rusty

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@fractop8162 10 ай бұрын

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.

@edwarddudley8117 10 ай бұрын

I'm here. Let's Rock

@TheMikeWaddell 10 ай бұрын

Excellent show!

@KennyWallace36 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ericwackowski7747 10 ай бұрын

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!

@Slinger43 6 ай бұрын

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

@frankielasvegas5756 9 ай бұрын

Almost need to do two of these to cover all that Rusty's done.

@joshstrickland3886 10 ай бұрын

Awesome show Kenny dang good to here Rusty tell stories

@kevinmoore1401 10 ай бұрын

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

@johnforrester3553 10 ай бұрын

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

@johnforrester3553 10 ай бұрын

Back into st Louis MO

@papasmodelcarroom8450 10 ай бұрын

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.

@xdude2x 10 ай бұрын

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

@2Truth4Liberty 10 ай бұрын

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

@roccomicelotta3798 10 ай бұрын

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

@Rocklyn1 10 ай бұрын

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

@earlhayes2969 7 ай бұрын

He may be Hall of Fame but can he do a Famous Herminator Jake Brake LOL great segment thanks Kenny

@Kymoon99 10 ай бұрын

I'm in Kansas city and I like Rusty , it's not easy to go foward especially in the 70s

@johnsword6039 10 ай бұрын

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

@susanbalicki 10 ай бұрын

Great interview really enjoy it 👍

@cherylkrock3528 10 ай бұрын

At one point in time my granddaughter was the youngest members of Rusty's fan club. They even had a special tee shirt for her. They had went on one of Rusty's cruises and that's when they presented to her. She was 2 years old.

@RandyHall-nt9qn 9 ай бұрын

Well rusty said it well on your broadcast about the cars

@daveabernathy3130 10 ай бұрын

Love me some Rusty Wallace. We need part 2

@jarofpeanutbutter6813 10 ай бұрын

Love you Rusty was great to see you

@mpetra4537 10 ай бұрын

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

@darylwallace2293 10 ай бұрын

That was a wild wreck I started praying for Ryan when it happened

@berry6046 18 күн бұрын

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

@berry6046 18 күн бұрын

I met Rusty at Ks Speedway in 2001

@berry6046 18 күн бұрын

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

@kenphelan5493 6 ай бұрын

Definitely, the midnight Miller Genuine Draft car was the best. I have one section of my mancave devoted to Rusty.

@KennyWallace36 6 ай бұрын

Ken!

@BA-xj9ew 10 ай бұрын

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

@remmington2222 10 ай бұрын

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.

@scotthall756 10 ай бұрын

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.