Rusty Wallace Shares Vintage NASCAR Stories About Dale Earnhardt & Darrell Waltrip

In this special episode of "Kenny Conversation" Rusty Wallace shares classic NASCAR stories about racing against Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt and more!
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[@saleen367]

You guys represent the best years of NASCAR. Its no longer watchable for me. I've moved to IndyCar. Those years between 1985 and 2000 were incredibly entertaining. Much respect to you both!

[@travisc8403]

93 was absolutely my favorite year (especially since I really started watching in 91). He finished 2nd in the championship to Earnhardt, the 10 race wins, the recovery from the superspeedway flips, and the tribute at the end of the Atlanta race with Rusty (the race winner) and Earnhardt driving alongside, with the 7 and 28 flags doing a polish victory lap..that was 100% my favorite memory in all the years that I watched. Thank you, Rusty and Kenny

[@FANATICALSIDERIDER]

I love stories of the old days. Longer the better. I could sit hours for 10 hours listening. That black and yellow #2 was a beast

[@gobbler1957]

I been a Rusty Wallace fan since I first watched him run dirt in late 70's.. The Black and Yellow Miller Genuine Draft car was my favorite car.

[@Bizz4r2m0ke]

Im glad you shared this story with us Herm thank Rusty again for us!

[@bobhope4732]

Very good interview. Rusty is a good dude. Talked to him many times when he was at the Pontiac dealership in Morristown.

[@brianpaine2461]

Hey Kenny, please ask your brother Rusty whatever happened to the Harley-Davidson car that he won with at Bristol in the 2000 night race..? I believe it was his last Bristol win, and I always loved the paint scheme on that car with the flames, blue paint and the Harley logo. Rusty Wallace still is my favorite driver & I think it’s really cool that he builds motorcycles now too! Keep up the good work! Your videos are awesome! Thank you! 🙏

[@peggyebbitt-aceshighreales6366]

Rusty was my favorite driver from the time I started watching NASCAR until he retired!

[@jamesjacobs8785]

Loved the story, I remember watching as it all went down!!!

[@DavidMarcy-pp6jv]

I could listen to your stories for hours ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PbA941]

This was so fun. Thanks.

[@NeedsLessWedge]

My old man lost a pool of cash when the 17 tide ride slid through the grass. Sitting above a tunnel (32 row) in the Chrysler section E/F. It was a long ride home. He was sooo pissed and cussing Krusty's name..lol. He got over it decades later, but he was always a Jaws fan. I still have one of the Winston posters, where Tim Richmond had his Willie out behind the ear of another driver. Lol

[@Dew-Man13]

Whatever car Rusty was driving was my favorite!! Legend!! Black and gold

[@ThisandThatOutdoors]

As a long time Rusty fan, I could listen to his stories all day. I miss the ole Rusty and Dale rivalry days.

[@suedemays9046]

Damn good to see you guys, keep on truckin brother

[@hollywheeler2925]

I have a hat your Brother signed Herman a bud light hat you two are the best hope you come to Charlotte soon and a great video

[@mattwesthoff4240]

Huge Rusty fan. Would love to hear about closing laps of 99 Daytona 500. His car was so strong all day thought that was going to be his year. Love these stories and your channel.

[@chrislovett6120]

Great stories. I’m a huge fan of all the family

[@retirednavyrob]

I love these stories. Great insights to the behind the scenes.

[@landonthompson5604]

Absolutely love this when Rusty pops in to tell a story. Maybe some from racing the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds?? Please

[@timbutler8316]

Kenny the stories are great keep rolling them out!

[@rickerwin4806]

Rusty don't need no guy sayin you kids dont know how good Rusty Wallace was. He just told you hisself! Great interview! 🏁

[@alrad5686]

Good hearing about the old days. Keep up the good content Herm!

[@sethmorris6109]

Kenny!!!! We got get you some sound control and some clip on mikes bro, love the stories

[@kevindiers3702]

Circumference, not diameter. I love these stories!

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

👍

[@pulsarlights2825]

Jeff Gordon/Ray Evernham killed the Earnhardt/Rusty rivalry in 1995-1998. He was beating everyone and he made it look easy.

[@pittsky]

I could listen to Rusty all day.

[@IGHRebel]

Great interview guys. Can't wait to hear the 242 mph story from the pilot himself.

[@danobrien8295]

Rusty’s work ethic was his key to success 👍

[@jamesrutkay7232]

Black & Gold Miller Genuine Draft The sexiest damn car in the Winston Cup Series!

[@DavidMarcy-pp6jv]

Midnight is my favorite race car ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heavyhitter3185]

Had To Rattle His Cage Hermin! 🤣😂🏁👍

[@jdhaase1417]

I was so mad at Rusty for spinning out my driver at the 89 Winston Open. Man I miss those days. We had some of the best drivers. Ole Rusty’s ok. Life’s too short to be bitter. That $250k looks good on him.

[@tk2143]

240 mph that is insane

[@toddgrant4268]

I met Rusty back in the early 90s. He was his house I believe on Lake Norman, that might b incorrect. It's been a long time. But he was gracious enough to do a meet and greet at a hotel with all the team members at Metromont Materials. To b honest I wasn't a fan of his at all, until that day. I really enjoyed the rivalry between him and Earnhardt after that.

[@joshpitts7256]

Kenny," Wasn't the 89 points real close ? Like 12 points between Rusty and Dale? I remember thinking Earnhardt broke a Axle or something similar in a race that year that cost Him...

[@timferguson8654]

Rusty took DW's advice eight tires are better than four

[@rodstanley881]

Favorite rusty car black and gold midnight Miller genuine draft

[@MissRailfan]

This is when NASCAR was REAL RACING

[@JeromeHawkins-d8o]

Would imagine i be in with. The Wallace Brothers like old buds.

[@wesleyblanton2432]

Herman I heard a story of folk lore. I heard Rusty and Dale Earnhardt Sr we’re having a couple Miller Genuine Draft’s one night and Rusty did some donuts in Dale‘s front Yard as he was leaving, then about a week later, I heard Dale Earnhardt Sr had one of his employees go down with a backhoe and tore out Rusty’s entire front yard Is there any truth to this story?

[@bugmandu1]

Rusty need to tell the strory about the guy, standing on the fence, giving him 'the finger' at Martinsville,

[@MacNur-tu3cq]

I miss seeing you old farts on the Nascar track. There's a reason your generation was so special and still adored. You'll hate me herm but Sundays just ain't the same for me anymore. Sorry

[@joeyb6378]

Love Rusty Wallace back in the day when he was making fun of these IndyCar mile and a half IndyCar tracks and then you know NASCAR really doesn’t belong here and I agree and I think it’s part of the downfall of the losing fans he’s a good man. And why is it Rusty bumps another driver and he is somehow the devil why is it when Earnhardt did it he is a hero ? Some kind of fucking hero NASCAR is bullshit has always been bullshit for real reason I am with you Herman let’s dirt car race I think that’s still the best grass roots and look for real drivers, an engine builders and drivers and chassis’s , builders and everything .

[@IGHRebel]

Kenny Wallace, I'd love to hear the story and meaning of why you are called Herman.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Without a doubt, the #2 and the #3 has to be the GREATEST NASCAR rivalry the sport’s ever seen…greater than Petty & Pearson, or Earnhardt & Waltrip or Gordon…

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

That's ok, DW won the 500 earlier that year. 😅 No 500 for Rusty! No Soup for You! 😂

[@dubz1020]

Gotta get a good mic, Kenny

[@dougvinduska9593]

How's come he never sling shot you to first I know thens how's he going to win, just keep it buried inside and don't let it out.

[@858Bill]

I'm sorry but this is one of the big things I have against NASCAR fans.... No matter what happens between your favorite and someone else.....it's none of your business..... KB hiding in the back seat after spinning Jr......the death threats against Sterling Marlin....the beeer can showers at Talladega.....even the "Let's Go brandon" crowd.... It just seems like way too many folks have no clue how to act like an adult.......

[@markhatcher5235]

That's passion for the sport not saying it right

[@858Bill]

@@markhatcher5235 Bull.....anyone that physically threatens people they don't even know personally.....or throws trash at speeding cars.....are certainly not emotionally mature enough to own a firearm....

[@bobhope4732]

Rusty was a heck of a wheel man. He retired too early. I believe he had more in the tank.

[@MRosati5000]

Super competetive.

[@bobhope4732]

@@MRosati5000 you might be right I'm used to dirt racing.

[@packisbetter90]

Drivers back then we're just built different man. I miss the early to mid 2000s when there was still guys like Earnhardt Sr, Terry Labonte, Kyle petty, Rudd, Martin, Rusty, Bill Elliott, and Sterling Marlin who have been racing since the late 70s early 80s and still good. Now everyone retires earlier. Harvick I think had some left too. Kurt Busch definitely did

[@QuietDriver97]

He's said as much too. He cited '08 as a roundabout time he should have retired for real.

[@JeromeHawkins-d8o]

Would imagine i be in with. The Wallace Brothers like old buds.

[@dannyharris5310]

Kenny , you and Rusty are great people! Glad to have been a part of your careers growing up ❤ Thanks

[@MacNur-tu3cq]

This video was more fun than the actual race today. IndyCar was snoozer too

[@randallmccoy8732]

That’s great ! Always love me some Rusty. I just purchased a Miller genuine draft Race shirt from the 95 era. I still have all my souvenirs Rusty was and is still my favorite driver.. I really wish he would run in the New SRX series. Please 🙏. Me and my Mother would absolutely love it. A black and yellow #2 car That would just be. “The Best Thing ever!!!!!

[@JDMc2.0]

I remember that race Rusty turned DW, The crowd turned on Rusty!

[@pulsarlights2825]

The 1994-1996 MGD Ford was the best car Rusty ever had. Kenny's Square D car around that time wasn't too bad either....lol

[@briang4055]

Love your channel Kenny. Keep up the hard/great work.

[@scubasteve7322]

I think if you and your brother did a podcast it’d be the biggest podcast all the stories you guys could tell it would be good money you guys could get sponsors I always been a Wallace fan I’m from St. Louis, but I moved to Ohio when I was teenager show me state I used to tell everybody in school when I was in Ohio show me I’m from the show me state

[@donaldblanton6007]

I wish somebody would. Try to Put. Harry Gant in the Hall of Fame. Why he still alive. Thanks #33 Bandit.

[@markadams3047]

Rusty is an Icon.

[@donaldblanton6007]

Black and gold. Midnight #2

[@ShyteKreek46]

My all time favorite Rusty car was his 1990 MGD #27 Pontiac. Specifically with the gold numbers. I saw that car run at The Winston when I was little.

[@JeromeHawkins-d8o]

Would imagine i be in with. The Wallace Brothers like old buds.

[@JeromeHawkins-d8o]

Would imagine i be in with. The Wallace Brothers like old buds.

[@jdtractorman7445]

Kenny by far my favorite Rusty paint scheme is the black and yellow Miller Genuine Draft, that car was absolutely beautiful. I can think of some great looking cars from that era. Dale Sr. in the black/silver Goodwrench, Davey Allison in the black/orange Texaco/Havoline and Kyle's Mello Yello car. Those black cars make the other colors stand out. Probably 1992 into 1993 was the coolest era. The last race in 92 being Richard Petty's last race and Jeff Gordon's first. Alan Kulwicki winning the championship as a single car team. That was a great way to end that season.

[@christopherwalker8327]

Rusty took out dale at dover I forget what year, We were stuck in parking lot for 3 hours and when we got to the road look who`s there in the car on the street LOL your brother, my old lady started screaming at him hanging out the window you A hole bla bla bla LOL

[@pulsarlights2825]

Dale was a "dirty driver" and booed for decades

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

93 Dale won his 6th cup with 6 races won plus The Busch Clash, The Winston and the 125 mile qualifier in Daytona. But, Rusty is yacking about his 93 season being so great.

[@kevinmoore1401]

I loved the Miller genuine car the best and still do! I don't know why Miller got rid of it.

[@pulsarlights2825]

Can you still buy Miller Genuine Draft beer?

[@bradchandler6967]

Hey Rusty---it's CIRCUMFERENCE, not diameter. If it were diameter the tire'd be 7 ft. tall !!

[@brianzilch3152]

Hey Kenny. Don’t forget to get the answer to the “favorite design” question. I’m very curious to hear Rusty’s answer.

[@toddbob55]

Dale Earnhardt was a dirty driver always knocking people out of the race ..... I respected the Ford Drivers like Mark , Rusty Dale jarrett Ect they were far more respectful on the track.

[@dannybernstein1088]

There's nothing better when brothers speak to brothers like this me and my brother do it I wish we were as famous as the two of you but there's nothing more enjoyable Herm Rusty good to see both of you and Rusty because of your MGD car Man that's what I drank for 2 years even though I was a number three Earnhardt fan but now got so much more respect for you Daryl Bobby I mean so many more that the hatred of you guys has lifted and the veil of enjoying it all

[@groovelife415]

Rusty was really the only one that could go toe-to-toe with Dale Earnhardt in that era. It's wild that they were such good friends off the track, because the competition on the track was fierce.

[@bball4lif78]

Rusty was my favorite as a kid, until Gordon came along and then it was 24ever. But Rusty was one of the best.

[@chrisnewton9325]

Miss those days. Can’t believe where NASCAR is today. Go woke go broke

[@Phatredbowtie]

The 80’s & 90’s NASCAR racing was the best years of racing, love hearing old stories of back in the day.

[@staceydinger6820]

Rusty was my favorite til he retired. Met him many times at Edelweiss Restaurant in Pocono.

[@marcuscompton3772]

I wanna know about rusty and matt borland and Ryan Newman problems!!! Never was a fan of Borland.

[@advanced24tech]

Good Old Midnight ! love that Rusty restored her.. Car was badass !

[@markgless9414]

Nexgen car is a big turn off, bring back door numbers and five lugnuts

[@robertconville6269]

I really miss the Winston Cup Series and the drivers that made it great!

[@RoyHollis-hb6jb]

What did Dale give Rusty for Bristol setup

[@jeremystory6981]

I think it was. A pontiac Commercial.

[@charleslong8634]

Didnt mark maritin when a millon and gave it to his crew or who was it?

[@chadmears136]

Didn't Dale Earnhardt Sr give Rusty his nickname "Rubberhead" ? Love you Wallace guys. Rusty Wallace was my 1st favorite driver. Thanks for everything you have done for Nascar and us fans.

[@grungyflannel]

Dale gets credit for it...but the first time i remember hearing it was Rudd after Fall Dover in 93....maybe dale said it after the bristol flip in 88, or earlier in 93

[@JeromeHawkins-d8o]

Keep going I been wiring 40 years.

[@suedemays9046]

I was mot even a little mad, accidents happen when u race hard. You can just about always tell when its on purpose.miss you guys on track. You and a few others made racing great. Bravo gentlemen

[@bobdubree4718]

Got to Meet Rusty bunch of times, always class Man. Treated my twins awesome! Saw all 9 wins at Bristol.

[@nathanfisher1826]

Great Interview 😊 thanks Rusty!

[@kenanderson3211]

Can’t say enough about hearing these types of stories. Thanks. Fan since 1985.

[@jeremystory6981]

Lead foot.,,, Midnight

[@ChucksPullingVideos]

I love hearing these old stories.

[@robertturner6567]

Great stuff! #2 FTW! ✌

[@damndog8474]

Good on you brother Kenny

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@stevemacon180]

Keep the stories coming Rusty

[@KennyWallace36]

another coming soon...

[@stevemacon180]

You the man Kenny. Love the job your doing. Thank you

[@DavidMarcy-pp6jv]

Awesome story's Kenny. Watching Rusty at Watkins Glen was always awesome. RUSTY WALLACE RULES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@topjimmy7527]

Watched Larry Phillips, Mark Martin and Rusty race at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Springfield, MO back in the '70's. Just great stuff!!

[@kendralackey4093]

I grew up in a family full of diehard #3 fans. Rusty Wallace one of the biggest names and best drivers in the sports history was a true rival. I actually live in Lincoln and about 5 miles from the “Talladega” track and can’t imagine 243mph . Crazy