Rusty Wallace's Legendary "Midnight" NASCAR Race Car is Track Ready Again! (Ford C3 Engine Sounds)

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When you think of Rusty Wallace, Midnight is THE car. From 1992 to 1994, merely uttering the world “Midnight” in the NASCAR garage was enough to strike fear in the hearts of drivers and teams. During that span, Wallace and Midnight simply dominated the NASCAR circuit. Together, they captured an astonishing 13 wins (41.9%), 25 top-five finishes (80.6%) and 27 top-ten (87.1%) finishes in a 31-race span, as well as leading 3,918 of 12,001 possible laps (31.4%) during the period. The legendary Wallace was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on his first ballot in 2013. Upon his election, Wallace’s eldest son, Greg, headed an effort-with support from Penske Racing, MillerCoors and Ford Motor Company-to restore Midnight to its 1994 trim for Rusty’s NASCAR Hall of Fame exhibit. A conversion from Midnight’s 1998 Ford Taurus body, back to its 1994 Ford
Thunderbird skin and its iconic Miller Genuine Draft livery was thus undertaken by a group of former Penske Racing employees.
Afterward, Midnight rightfully appeared on static display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame-as the centerpiece of Wallace’s induction exhibit-before returning to his personal collection. The car has subsequently been returned to its 1994 “race-ready” condition. It features an authentic, period correct Ford “C3” engine, built on an actual Penske Racing block, producing approximately 750 horsepower.
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[@Stapleton42]

Who would wanna see Rusty have a track day with Midnight on the freshly repaved Rockingham? Shirts and Hoodies link! stapletonautoworks.com

[@FANATICALSIDERIDER]

Yes!

[@HeritageRoad99]

This needs to happen 🏁

[@stevenlynch9594]

Yes please it would look beautiful

[@donnielove4456]

Heck Yes

[@TheSinkingGarage]

As long as somebody rebuilt those shocks.

[@printerror]

Man, I sat in this car on April 4th 1993, tears in my eyes, celebrating Rusty's win and still devastated by Kulwicki's death. They were my favorite two drivers at the time, and when Alan left us, Rusty came out and won Bristol in his honor three days later. I was ten years old at the time and it wrecked me to lose my favorite driver. I'd met both of them numerous times growing up, and when we found Rusty in the pits, he was more than happy to let me sit in it, same as Alan had the year prior after his win. This car will always hold a very special meaning in my heart. Thank you for this video and for bringing back these memories.

[@zlinedavid]

That chassis held several 28 flags that Rusty held doing Polish victory laps in 1993. Tragic year. I was 11 and a Kulwicki fan as well.

[@arkhsm]

@@zlinedavid Us Ford fans were robbed of countless wins loseing Alan and Davy just 3 months apart !!

[@williammitchell4417]

I felt the same way when I was able to stand next to Ironhead's Wrangler Chevy.😁

[@halseyknox]

Oh yeah, I remember hearing about Alan's plane crash the night it happened on late night T.V. out on the west coast. Talk about another of life's kicks in the stomach from the past. My mom became a reluctant nascar fan back then because of my dedication of watching since 84 with Ford becoming a force to reconned with again, she was in tears that night....so sad.....and then a few months later we lost Davey.

[@briantaylor6562]

Alan Kuwiki, what a driver. The last of a real NASCAR legend. That's the NASCAR that I miss really bad. Back in high school, in Darlington, listening to someone test at the track during math class. No wonder I couldn't keep my mind on my work.😂🤣😂🤣

[@derekweatherford8989]

Seeing the look on Rustys face after the drive was absolutely priceless

[@Stapleton42]

Agreed!

[@MOE-db8oc]

I am familiar with that smile. That is the same goofy smile I have on my face when I drive my ‘72 Monte. It has been many years since I have turned the radio on in that car. I just wanna hear it growl and make noise.

[@thomashallman5436]

agreed derek

[@hunteriggy2762]

​@@Stapleton42 des rusty Wallace's still own the race car

[@stewpuddy4161]

I can't explain to you how amazing it was to be a kid/race fan in the 90's. These guys were all my heroes. Everything was so wild and amazing to see. I wish it still had that mystique now.

[@JohnDoe-xl1ig]

80s and 90s were best... nascar ended in 2001.

[@arkhsm]

@@JohnDoe-xl1ig I visited the USA from New Zealand in Oct. '87 and my two US Ford heroes both won before my eyes....Bob Glidden@Texas Motorplex and Bill Elliott@ Charlotte Motor Speedway. Couldn't have asked for more !!

[@averygentry35]

I know right, I just wonder if kid’s watching these guys race today are gonna feel like we do about Rusty, and Mark Martin, and Dale, Jeff , could name legends for ever but yeah I just don’t think that it’s gonna be as good as it was during this era of racing. If you grew up watching racing threw the 80s and 90s you seen and experienced the best it ever was and will be in my opinion. 😊

[@stewpuddy4161]

@avery gentry those guys were men. The sport now is full of Kids. I think it's hard to get as excited about kids who's backstory is "his Dad had lots of money" instead of "his dad, a racer himself made a name, but this guy had to work his way up and earn it."

[@williammitchell4417]

Whether you love them or hate them for whatever reason (I being an Ironhead and June Bug fan myself) y'all got to love and respect what these drivers do. A lot of these people with cars are a LOT like pilots were with aircraft.😁

[@billbry]

Rusty and Dale had some epic battles! Those were the premier years for NASCAR racing!

[@AmericanAbsolute]

93 was the most epic earnhard of course took the championship then. You're right those were the best years of NASCAR Winston Cup Grassroots racing has long defected since

[@brentmead3131]

I agree 100%

[@billbry]

@@AmericanAbsolute I was fully absorbed into it 18 hours a day and was a participant and earned 1993 rookie of the Year in super late models at monadnock speedway and then went on to win the championship 94 and 95 and 96 all during the best years!

[@AmericanAbsolute]

@@billbry oh I know the feeling. I was totally consumed by NASCAR and auto sports. I used to race scca back in the late '70s and early '80s. I had a great deal of regard and respect for Winston cup. Then when everything changed from canceling tobacco and alcohol the whole entire landscape of racing changed. After Earnhardt died in 2001 I think NASCAR died as well

[@donnielove4456]

100% True

[@Flyingcybersec]

Hopefully Rusty does read this and sees that I’m smiling even more than he was. Rusty Wallace was the driver that kept me watching every moment of NASCAR in the 90s. I never got to see Midnight in person, I only made it on your Last Call at the Brickyard. Thank you, thank you, thank you for returning the greatest of your cars to its greatest form. This made me smile so much.

[@loganerwin42]

It was awesome to see how happy Rusty got when he drove Midnight, so grateful we could be there for that. So much fun!

[@chestrockwell8328]

Thanks for writing exactly what I was going to say as well. :) His joy was so strong I was smiling and feeling happy myself.

[@rolokyber]

Hey Mitchell , thanks for the history. You always come thru.

[@spg1026]

Best NASCAR stuff I’ve seen in a long time. No one gave better post race interviews than Rusty especially when he was pissed. This is coming from an Earnhardt guy. So many reasons why NASCAR isn’t big anymore to fans of the sport of this era (90’s) that I won’t even attempt it in this comment section. Just to bring up one point: would be the uniqueness of “Midnight” vs the what NASCAR has done to the cars over the last 15 or so years.

[@Presley126]

@@spg1026 I agree. these cars today are junk. the sport will never be the same....nothing like the good old days..

[@ronvonbon]

Tears of excitement in my eyes as many years ago I pitted for Joe Ruttman in USAC, Rusty was just starting out and his brother Kenny and I were sitting on the wall at a dirt track after running buckets of water back n fourth from the infield to cool the cars down. Neither Rusty nor Joe did very well, but I was a Rusty fan as he sat next to me and we both had dirty blonde afros and Joe said we looked like the bopsy twins lol. I won a lot of money thanks to Rusty and most of all so many great memories. And special thanks to Stapleton42, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. Thank you and PS. I would love to see Rusty put a lap down in any racecar lol

[@travisc8403]

Favorite driver of all time, Rusty was such a great role model for me growing up and watching NASCAR from 91-99. Man, I miss the racing between him and Earnhardt, Gordon, the Labonte brothers, Martin, Rudd, Irvan, Allison, Kulwicki and others. The simple paint schemes, straightforward way of handling conflict like men, and the connection and appreciation of fans.

[@psinclairjr]

Took the words out of my mouth. When drivers had big personalities

[@stevenlynch9594]

Instead of having me NASCAR all-star race they should have a NASCAR classic bracelet all the iconic drivers and cars from past

[@bradleynelson5915]

@@stevenlynch9594,you mean a bracelet with all the names of past racers on it? Like Tiny Lund, Fireball Roberts,Lee Petty? That's not a bad idea, but there's so many the names would be really small to get them all on there. Like on a watch band?

[@stevenlynch9594]

Or u could have there paint schemes on cars

[@adambrommel7028]

Are you me? 😂. Same on all accounts.

[@charleswadley399]

Miss those days of NASCAR. Rusty was my favorite driver. I was at my yearly aircraft maintenance recurrent training several years ago in Dallas and he was there for his pilot recurrent also. Such a surprise to meet him. I was in the break room having a coffee and I look up and he was standing right in front of me talking to his son on the phone. He was kind to shake my hand and he was just an aviator that week like the rest of us. Cool guy.

[@deansimpson6618]

I shed a tear when when Rusty got out of his car and said he "missed it". Well done video and worth the wait.

[@bradleynelson5915]

Exactly, I recently read an interview with Terry Labonte where he said racing was in the past, but you know he misses it as well as Rusty and all the others.

[@guns-gas-diesel]

That and his yearning for Pontiac.

[@greasedog5699]

Seeing Rusty and Midnight together again definitely brought up the emotions. I was a huge NASCAR fan back in the day, though definitely not a Rusty "fan", he was always a driver to be respected.

[@johnkentfultonjr.2938]

The smile never left his face, after firing Midnight!

[@hedhunta52]

You see the same thing in old NFL players. Every time they get interviewed at some Hall of Fame thing.

[@angusphelps1986]

Who else watched until the end? I always enjoy the little bit extra that is there! Glad to see that car at the end and knowing she is doing work on her own project, it must be very rewarding for her! Keep up the great work.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you angus we appreciate you

[@jndnaps]

@@Stapleton42 I always watch to the end. Also, the wife has a 67 Mustang too. Had it since 1988..

[@acidreign8551]

@@jndnaps I not only watch them to the end, i often watch them more than once. I was never into ford's at all, always a Chevy or Mopar guy with the exception of a 74 MGB there for a minute. That is until i had a 98 GT mustang for a few years about 2016, It used to belong to a fireman here in Vegas, He used to race it a bit and added aftermarket front and rear loop's with a four link rear end in it, and a Coyote motor, dropped low in the weed's and it was a real sleeper. Probably one of the most fun cars i ever owned. Wish i still had it. Life changes suck.

[@MrNicholas7]

Watching Rusty loop around that carpark was awesome. I can’t wait to see him pacing the field next year.

[@scotthanback4530]

He owns motor mileage track in va

[@smokeycoonhoundut6081]

Gosh… you talking about the pennzoil yellow… Eddie Hill was my guy as a kid. I got to meet him as a 5 year old at the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway(RIP). He was such a good guy to me and that top fuel dragster looked so cool.

[@shainsmith8433]

As a long time Wallace fan , brought a tear to my eye to see him in Midnight again!

[@karnesmotorsports]

Huge Rusty Wallace fan. Seeing Midnight brings back some memories! 1 more vote for some hard laps in Midnight!

[@luvthetux]

Right, when I got into Nascar, Rusty was my favorite driver without a doubt. I've been able to meet him a few times at his Morristown TN dealerships many years ago. Of current drivers, Brad is my favorite.

[@HeritageRoad99]

I love listening to Rusty. If only we could hear some Dick Trickle stories. Rusty and Dick are legends here in Wisconsin short track land.

[@fido139]

I was around when Dick Trickle raced at Elko speedway.

[@billbry]

I went to the Dylan chassis School they had every year and Dick trickle was one of the instructors and would buy beer at the end of the day everyday lol. I just started racing super late models in New Hampshire and went there for suspension knowledge

[@Stapleton42]

Rusty has a couple in this video!

[@billbry]

@@rgt33 He was a real down to earth guy and loved hanging at the shop with the boys. He bought the beers after class for us every day! I will never forget!

[@rusty383]

That car brought back tears to my eyes when she came out!

[@Ronaldl2350]

The moment when Rusty got in the car right after he fired the car up. You can see him pause and look at the dash and out the front of the car. That moment I am sure brought back the memories when he was racing that car. The car is beautiful. The exhaust sounds fabulous. Thanks for bringing another fantastic video. Thank you as well Rusty for willing to share this experience. Please take the car out and run a few hard laps.

[@americanpatriot7248]

NASCAR fans across the globe, would all love to see midnight and rusty run a HARD lap.... These cars and their drivers n crew made racing what it is !!! Action packed entertainment !!! --- RIP- #3 Earnhardt

[@alfee9411]

Yes

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Another trip back in time with Logan and Mitchell. I am happy for Rusty he was genuinely thrilled. Thanks

[@loganerwin42]

Thank you Benny! He was so happy I think we both could have cried seeing that

[@jcrbama]

Midnight is an absolute icon! My early teenage years were built on being amazed by cars like this. Not only would it be cool to see this out there pacing the field, Rusty should consider taking it to Goodwood. Folks in Europe need to be personally introduced to a legend like this.

[@shawnleider]

Goodwood is a neat event. I really like the way they do it over there. I mean its probably the best in the world. But would they recognize or care about a old cup car the way an American would?

[@Sir_Jake15]

My KZbin feed has become Stapleton42 and 90s Nacar replays. Thank you Mitchell and Logan.

[@nickg0411]

i wish that some of the guys like Rusty would do some of the vintage races they have in the NC/SC tracks. it would be awesome

[@DiNo27513]

Rusty is such a humble, and down to earth man…. The shear joy on his face after getting out of that car was priceless…

[@troglodyte1969]

85-05 Were the Golden Years. I was fortunate to be able to witness them live. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Rusty. If only we still had Davey, Alan and Dale.

[@emsguy486]

Amen brother. Amen. Me too.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@emsguy486 @troglodyte1969; clearly You'All have Your personal bias which leads, misleads You to Your views, perspective, perception, statements, claims. A. Your claim of these years - 20 - must have been the beginning and most involved of Your personal life B. However, from within these interviews and especially the drivers, during the 1980's has significant changes, modifications, rules, limitations, restrictions, etc. C. These continued to change from the beginning of the 1990s into the middle and much more so by the end of the decade leading into the 2000s, Millennium and into the middle of the decade D. However, in actuality by 1985 NASCAR, Indy, Formula1, NHRA, etc. were already in noticeable, severe decline in popularity, participation, along with the increasing restrictions, limitations within each already sin the late 1960's. E. The 1970's decade had much more competition, excitement, variance, public participation, interest along with the auto manufactures. F. The 1960's decade was better than the next and prior to the more significant restrictions, limitations, rules which results in the vehicles to be more 'even'. G.The previous decade(s) in the early years were the premier, "Golden" years. Good Luc k Sincerely

[@emsguy486]

@@newtonfirefly3584 This may be true and I would have loved to see NASCAR first hand in the 60's and 70's but since I wasn't alive then I have to go for what were the best years that I lived to personally see. I have watched a lot of old races from the 60's and 70's and can only imagine what is was like. I'm pretty sure I would have been a Pearson fan!!!

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@emsguy486 You can limit Yourself to those periods, era during Your lifetime or You can expand Your information, knowledge, experience to include earlier events via the recording available and other means as Mitchell is and has been doing with many of the individuals. locations, tracks, etc. he interviews. visits, etc. which Mitchell and Logan have recorded, compiled, edited and posted. Good Luck in life.

[@AnDrEw122100]

He said “ Just poundin horsepower out the pipes” awesome.

[@tripbrianna]

Rusty getting the fever. I sat in that car while at penske doing electrical work back in the day and they told me to fire it up. awesome memory

[@Presley126]

Thank you for this video. I love Rusty he still is my driver. Rusty and Midnight....cannot wait to see him on the track with it. Darlington and Vegas.........................

[@tylerjablonski2491]

The good ole days of Nascar. I was a Jeff Gordon fan but it’s super cool to see all of this stuff and get a behind the scenes look some of this stuff!

[@Jacobxpaul]

Man, I was introduced to Nascar around 1994 by my best friend in third grade named Mat, he is still my best buddy to this day and we both were big Jeff Gordon fans. We use to play Nascar 1 on PC wearing full motocross gear pretending to be our favorite driver, my brother was different than us and was a Rusty Wallace fan so I happen to have another favorite driver and it was Rusty Wallace. Memories this car triggers brought me to tears Bristol with Earnhardt turning him is the first one that comes to mind plus many more... Keep the history going this is awesome and its cool to see all my heroes as a kid..

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Dude you are straight up living the dream. Amazing that you get to meet and spend time with these NASCAR legends

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man you are absolutely correct

[@bradleynelson5915]

I agree. It's was one thing to tour the old race shops, but to meet legends like Rusty and Mark Martin, that's a whole next level.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@Stapleton42 I worked at Daytona, Darlington, and Talladega NASCAR tracks 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. Most of the memories are priceless. One day's memories, though, I wish I could erase. February 18, 2001.

[@rusty383]

God Bless your son for this! May not know it .But you did this for all of us .

[@HammerPowered]

Like others have pointed out - his reaction sitting in the car when it starts, you can see the memories and joy coming back from when he was driving that car full time. And that paint scheme was and is killer. Looks so good.

[@theoneandonly2421]

Rusty, brother when you climbed in that car, it brought a huge smile to my face. This is what I think of when I hear your name. I’m now 38 years old, I grew up watch nascar religiously from 1990- 2008 with my father. A lot has changed. Logan, Mitchell thank you for all you hard work keeping it alive.

[@Stapleton42]

thank you Wesley!

[@jonmc07]

Midnight made Rusty a HOFer, amazing sound what a great throwback. Thanks for the upload!

[@zciweikram]

Man. I miss Rusty and those cars on the track. Smiled throughout the whole video. He should take it to Wilkesboro for all star

[@beverlyboyer3699]

Wow! This was awesome! I saw Rusty race that car and it was awesome. So awesome to see him behind the wheel and a big grin on his face.

[@godgirlsguitars]

Rusty, seeing you able to climb back in midnight and smiling really brought a smile on my face and reminded me why you became my favorite driver when I started watching nascar in 94. My favorite paint scheme was when you had the blue and red splash down the sides of it.

[@landonthompson5604]

You did it again by blowing our minds here with these very special cars that once again can be seen by the hardcore fans who really miss and would love to be put right back in the 90's to witness the history all over again. Midnight to me was the answer to the dominant black number 3 and when this car was racing it was the class of the field. Man I'm so excited for Rusty to have his baby back.

[@davevan8864]

I worked in NASCAR as a Licensee 1985 until late 1990's. This was a great era. Thanks for this...great to see a cool car AND Rusty again. Brings back lots of memories........as Rusty said himself! thx

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kellymoran8128]

AWESOME! Thanks you guys and thanks to Rusty for Giving his time and showing us all Midnight. They don't sound like that any more. Keep safe Everyone! PEACE!

[@jeffreygortz6146]

I live in california and went to sears point back in this Era, I grew up with " ernie irvan" in salinas , California and in the mid 90 s drank a bunch of beers and loaded up my golf cart and " drafted" a team golf cart through 2 pit garage gates and got into the garage area , listening to these cars up close was the best part of the weekend until the nascar garage boss came and through us out , great times !!!!! Best sounding cars ever !!!!!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

This was my favorite era of the sport. Ricky Rudd, Geoff Bodine, Dale Sr., Jeff Gordon, Rusty, Mark, Harry Gant, Alan, Davey, DW, Ernie, Dale Jarrett, Kyle Petty... All those names and they were all capable of getting on a hot streak at any moment. We had Ford, Buick, Pontiac, Olds and Chevy on track and it was a much more visually diverse field with 5 brands of car racing at once. Aero was there, but it wasn't overwhelming. We had a ton of power and something that resembled a suspension with what approximated to adjustments lol. And it was the best racing I ever saw... I can still remember watching TNN and Mike Joy would say, "This week Team Penske brought Midnight..." And I'd always look at my dad as a Dale Sr. fan and say, "So, looks like second place will be good this week..."

[@jraney69]

That was an incredible moment seeing his joy running the car. One of those pure and authentic moments MSM never captures. Really great stuff

[@Stapleton42]

We agree completely. Thanks man

[@johnboyd2099]

There were three black cars in NASCAR back in the 90s. Miller high Life number 2, Goodwrench number 3 and the Texaco Havoline number 28

[@psinclairjr]

Reliving memories right along with Rusty, remember that car when it was at its best. Thank God it has been restored, it's history

[@iananthony2578]

Man 90s nascar was beyond words. Seemed so pure. Brings back memories of my childhood. Can't get enough stories from drivers of this era.

[@drussell_]

Rusty was driving Midnight when I saw him win the fall '94 Martinsville Goody's 500... 😃 I got to witness my favorite driver in his (and my) favorite car win live, in person. One *heck* of a great day!!! 😁

[@joewarner2064]

Was never a big Rusty fan or a ford fan but this is really cool. I love seeing these old race cars being restored. Beautiful car!

[@tannerbuckley8126]

You gotta love Rusty's appreciation for the era he got to race in. Guy just goes off on stories the second you bring up 90s racing.

[@robbie178991]

I was born in 91 my dad was a huge rusty fan which in turn made me a rusty fan as soon as I was able to learn all bout nascar this car was so iconic to me and my father. Father passed away in 2019 and was still wearing one of his many rusty hats till he was cremated. Still love being able to see the man my father idoled. Reminds me all the wins we watched rusty get together in the living room.

[@superhoss95]

Greatest chassis and absolutely the best livery ever! With a legendary driver to go with her.

[@dadadadankable]

You got him to get into the car. Man to be a fly on the head wall as he was going through that. Just wow to capture him doing that. Rusty is the man. And you're the man for getting him to do that. His face was cherry red like back when he would get out of a car on a race weekend. Just amazing. Good job you two.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. I think it’ll happen

[@danielhershey5728]

Your interview questions with Rusty in this video are really great. I can see the progression and improvement in each video, great job.

[@TopGunn79]

Man This Brings me Back to Being a Kid!!! Watchin the Race with my Grandma! She Loved Bill Elliott and Rusty! She couldn't stand Dale... called him an Asshole!!! Lmao!!! She said he ran Dirty. She passed in Dec 93. Man i Miss Those Days and Her Very Much. She drove a 70 Torino Gt and never took it over 25! I remember asking her why she always had Fast cars but never drove Fast... She told me I wanna know if i have to Punch it to get through a Light that its there if i Need!!! I Will Never Forget That! P.s. She had a Mercury Cyclone Gt before the Torino!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Man that’s awesome lol

[@latemodelracer2792]

He'll never know the impact he had on my life. I started racing because of him, all my paint schemes were of his cars, I studied and developed his racing characteristics as my own, which helped me win a lot and copied the way he was out of the car with fans. He's the next best inspiration right behind my Dad.

[@bmcshane80]

I literally just ordered that same Midnight shirt Logans wearing (after me putting it off for MONTHS) 30 seconds before opening KZbin and this is the first video that popped up. Amazing.

[@Josh_Cade]

My first race as a kid was the 1985 Charlottee fall race with my grandparents. Harry Gant is my all-time favorite. After college I even worked for ASA Racing and saw drivers like Jimmie Johnson come through our series. I love every video on your channel, this is fantastic historical stuff that is great to get a record of for eternity. This is GREAT content! Love seeing Rusty's face looking at a restored Midnight. Fantastic stories.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Josh!! We are glad you’re here 💪🏻

[@GenoSalvati]

Seeing Rusty's smile when he fired up Midnight was priceless. Thanks!

[@tomesguerra5495]

OMG your guys are really bringing back awesome memories! Mark and Rusty two of the best people in NASCAR... thank you for the vlog 👍👌✌️🇺🇲

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

I remember around 1990 when Rusty, Dale, and Ernie came to Rusty's Pontiac dealership here in Morristown and getting their autograph. That's when he first started talks with the owners to become a partner and now they have 10 or 11 dealerships between here and Knoxville. I remember how Ernie Irvan stayed until the last person in line got to meet him, just a dang nice guy. Rusty hung in there for a while also but Dale was the last one to arrive and the first one to leave but I'm sure he was a busy man and would rather be at Bristol than signing autographs. Rusty was always my favorite drivers because he had a connection to Morristown and still does today. Ernie was also one of my favorites. I really enjoy your videos, really takes me back to a time when everyone in the South was a NASCAR fan, I just can't get into it any longer and I wished I could but it's not the same.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Those are awesome memories for sure

[@bartarkis]

"Goosebump moment" I agree. I don't follow NASCAR in the detail that you do, but these videos give me a greater respect for what went on and possibly wht is now going on. Those were some hard working individuals.

[@Stapleton42]

Well said. Thanks man

[@davedumont8608]

I remember being 12 and being introduced to NASCAR and I remember my stepdad asking me what my favorite car was. I told him it was the black 2. I remember how much I enjoyed watching Rusty at the short tracks. I remember how important Midnight was, and how i had the midnight T-shirt. I will always be a fan.

[@SCHockeyGuy83]

I couldn't stop smiling through this favorite driver favorite car!!! Throw down some hard laps 100%! Thank you for getting this video done and keeping this history alive! Rusty is truly awesome got to meet him once at the fair at Greenville Pickens Speedway he autographed my Miller Lite jacket which I still have. I miss watching him race and since his retirement Nascar hasn't been the same for me, watching this was a blast to my childhood so again thank you for doing this and can't wait to see more!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Greg!

[@SCHockeyGuy83]

@@Stapleton42 Your welcome!

[@MrsSeaHag]

Huge Rusty and Alan Kulwicki fan and still have ALL my souvenirs from all the races I went to. Love that car and the sound is perfection!

[@ronhelman3985]

Love to see Rusty back on the track!!! He is a class act!! thanks Rusty. Thanks you two for all you do!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@BbobB508]

Had pit passes for 600 one year. Was standing at the in field 66 gas station during practice laps. Rusty pulled in to top off, had his mirror finished visor up, I snapped a camera shot, he looked at me ice cold and put his visor down. That was so bad ass!!! Always liked Rusty. Named my Jack Russell Wallace. Sure do miss that era of NASCAR.

[@mitchellhadanek2647]

This video leaped up to near the top of my fav list for your NASCAR video series. The history, the driver, the car. All awesome in their own right. You put all three together, and it becomes priceless. For just a couple minutes, Rusty was 30 something again. Keep it up Mitchell and Logan, you are continually hitting it out of the park!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 💪🏻

[@MikeG42]

That Miller Genuine Draft Ford sounds good !!! Beautiful car and was nice to see Rusty talking about it and his racing career. It was fun to hear him mention Dick Trickle and his smoking habit. I sure miss these times in Nascar. Thanks Stapleton42 beautiful car and great video. 😁👍🏁

[@Moparman47]

That was awesome to see Midnight again and to see Rusty drive it is even cooler, it brings back memories. Thanks for doing these videos, I appreciate it. Happy Holidays!!

[@superduperwiiuowner]

superb, amazing, incredible. This is a 90's NASCAR fans dream KZbin content right here. Thanks a million

[@ooOOWideOOoo]

Great video ! brought back a bunch of good memories. Bristol laps in Midnight is a must. I think it was very nice of Rusty to take the time to talk with and answer questions for his and your fans. Your channel will be a study in motorsports history for future generations. Thank you. 🏁

[@Stapleton42]

You’re welcome Kenny. Preserving this information for the future is important to us

[@linesinthesand97]

Rusty was my first favorite driver when I started watching NASCAR in the mid 90s... What an excellent interview

[@Highheadlight]

I've been a Rusty fan since I was a kid (30 years), I think any NASCAR fan of this era or Rusty fan would agree when I say a hard lap at Richmond and Bristol would be appropriate. This is a great video. Thanks to you and Rusty. I can't wait to see that car out and about in the future.

[@JustJeep_It]

Rusty - please race Midnight. I miss you on the track...the MGD#2 Thunderbird is sooooooo cool!!!! Go RUSTY!!!

[@mills271]

Beautiful car. Brings back some memories for sure.

[@chris61670]

I miss those old days of racing. I can remember back in 92 I started getting curious about NASCAR and watched some races but it had not quite grabbed me yet. I was a GM guy and really liked that #3 but didn't know anything about the drivers but heard of them. I have family from the south who were into it and friends but didn't pay much attention at the time. In June of 93 my brother in-law called me and asked if I wanted to go to the race someone had backed out and I said sure.It was the Budweiser 500 in Dover. Dale won the race and I was hooked! Many I knew were Rusty and Mark Martin fans and we were constantly on each other . The races were epic with these drivers and its a time long past and sad that it is. I miss the whole atmosphere from back then. I miss watching Rusty and Dale race each other. Sadly I have no interest in it anymore and have not in years. Thanks for posting!

[@Boogeyman1031]

Really love of what you all do by keeping vintage racing history alive. Definitely will be ordering your all's hats and shirts here soon!

[@Stapleton42]

That would be awesome!!

[@billdavis8643]

Ran across Kenny "Herman" Wallace on KZbin by accident; love your videos. I first saw Rusty at the Banquet 300 @ Sonoma Sears Point Raceway in June 1989. He came in 2nd to Ricky Rudd that day but give Rusty another lap and he would have had him!! I have been a loyal fan ever since. Rusty was great at short tracks and killer on the road courses. The newer NASCAR drivers are NOT the same as the drivers from the 70's to the mid 90's. For one thing, many of the older drivers knew how to work on their cars so they ultimately were able to better communicate with the crew chiefs. Please keep making these videos.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we will keep going dont worry!

[@BigfootSOH]

OMG! I was smiling through this whole video. When Rusty got in and started it, my subwoofer on my PC now has a crackle in it (thanks...lol). Seeing and hearing Rusty crack that throttle a bit just made my whole day. He did it because you asked him to get in it. His face and comments were genuine, and you tell how much he misses the show. Although not as technical, this was the best video yet for me. I LOVE that car and who isn't a Rusty Wallace fan? Mitchell, Logan thank you for everything you do and please keep doing it! RUSTY, Run a hard lap!!! You'll make many people very happy!! Just a great historic car and driver.

[@Stapleton42]

Thank you Newman! Were sorry about your speaker lol

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@Stapleton42 @BigfootSOH; A. Certainly for Rusty Wallace to have the opportunity to run a full lap at a significant speed, as per he is still comfortable along with the vehicle would certainly be excellent, great, exciting, delightful for Rusty, all in attendance, viewing live, recorded, including an video recording inside the vehicle and then including a pre- and post interview especially with Rusty of, with, about the experience. B. as for the sound and the effects: -1. each individual that has experienced any combustion engine motor vehicle, especially those with high performance and power, with direct, open headers, pipes, knows the extent of the power including the lower frequency of the sound(s), which are pressure waves, includes those sensed, felt, by the pressure, and actually not heard. -2. a quality audio system speaker will reproduce the lower frequency range down to 20 Hz from the larger, woofer speaker, usually a minimum of 10 inches in diameter -3. a proper sub-woofer speaker reproduces pressure waves including below 20 Hz to 8-10 Hz, which are only sensed by 'feel', never sound. -4. such any computer [PC, laptop, notebook, device] does not have the electronics to support below 20 Hz and certainly not even close to any proper lower frequency range including any attached external speakers since the woofer speakers are limited in size -5. similarly these limitation exist within every headphones-speakers, and much more so with earphone-buds., though some have means to transmit lower frequencies via bone induction. C. Thus, affects, effect, and damage with any such speakers attached to a computer via its electronics are not actually sub-woofers, poor woofers and easily damaged by such low frequencies, unless there is a sufficient, proper filter appropriate to, with the speaker woofer, to reduce the very low range low enough to prevent damage. D. Another product which is commonly improperly labeled, mislabeled, falsely promoted, marketed, sold under false pretenses, claims, etc. -> just as all 'major', minor, store brands of engine oils -> all produced by the same Int'lConglomerate =StndOil;Penzoil,Mobil,Exxon,Valvoline,Motul,Castol,Shell,Kendall,QuakerState,Texaco,Sunoco,ARCo,Chevron,Unocal,Marathon,BP,Total,etc. Do You notice and see clearly with this Penske Team, "Miller Genuine Draft" primary sponsored vehicle, "Midnight" NASCAR, the other major sponsors including Ford, Detroit Diesels, Mobil1 (not Penzoil - though the same Int'lCorp) and all the other sponsors with smaller decals ??!! Remember, that Roger Penske was with Pontiac, GM previously, and just the year prior won more races than the follow with this Ford sponsorship vehicle, as Rusty stated explicitly , recorded and included in this video !! ->then the Roger Penske stayed with Ford [in NASCAR - not Indy] switched from Mobil1 [the only major brand synthetic then] to Penzoil and continues, thou they never used either nor still as with other sponsorship products, except the base for the engines !! All The Best Sincerely

[@thomasmcclure2057]

I’ve always been an Earnhardt fan but hearing that car fire up and seeing ole Rusty sure brought back memories of going to the races.

[@mitchellholroyd2837]

You two people have out done yourselves again ! Thank you for all your hard work 💜!

[@Presley126]

I love this man. Want to see him at Vegas and Darlington. One of the very best. I met him 2 times back in the day. so sweet and loves his fans. Midnight is his baby. So proud of her. this video will never get old for me......Thank you.....a thousand thank yous.

[@ignaziopassalacqua7795]

Hey u guys another great video from stap 42.thanks 4 all your hard work that goes into making the videos . people have no idea what it takes to make them. It's awesome to see logan,jumping in and doing the work on her car.keep up the good work...

[@Stapleton42]

thanks man we appreciate you

[@Johns-t4v]

Rusty, Dude this brought a tear to my eye. This iconic paint scheme will always be etched in Nascar's racing history. Really Great to see again! I'm happy for ya. You an your brothers have always been a good influence on us. God Bless you sir. Thanks for the ride. John

[@nrobinson8713]

Great video. Beautiful car. Rusty is the Man. Thanks.

[@Presley126]

Love Rusty. Love Midnight. One of the best......cannot wait till Vegas and Darlington....I miss him. Midnight is his baby.

[@tannerbuckley8126]

My guy Rusty cannot keep his eyes off that ride. He just keeps looking down, smiling and rightfully looking proud. Gotta love it!

[@Stapleton42]

His pride is well deserved for sure!

[@Jason1Pa]

Rusty was my guy!! This car is so beautiful. I never realized it. I think because we didn't have HD TV back then. Everything was pretty fuzzy compared to now. Can't wait to see and hear this thing out on the track.

[@redclover51]

I was an early member of Rusty's fan club starting with his full-time ride with Ray Beadle and thru the Penskie days.. An interview with the Wallace Brothers is always a winner, the enthusiasm is contagious.

[@msh6865]

Man, this video has me kind of emotional. Seeing my favorite driver talk about and drive my favorite car of all time has me near tears. After Rusty retired I never watched another NASCAR again. It was just over for me. This video took me back to those awesome Sunday afternoons cheering for Rusty and the Deuce. Seeing Rusty still so passionate and emotional about his career is very inspiring as well. Just a really well done video. I felt like I was standing there with you while Rusty reminisced about the car and his career. Thank you so much for this and if by some chance Rusty sees this...THANK YOU for all the great times for being a true Champion! 👍👍

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks for being here man!

[@dennislamers986]

That was epic. Rusty was like a kid in the candy store. That was such a great rebuild. Watching Logan working away was great she is the real deal. Great job again guys .

[@tamicaruso6422]

Rusty your still my favorite. Please run Midnight again somewhere. Brought tears to my eyes to see you in it driving . I miss watching you drive. God bless

[@tripprogers4814]

The Sharpie. It just blows me away. You must sit there sometime and realize: 1. You and Logan are the only people around during these legendary, once in a lifetime moments. 2. the joy you bring back to guys like Dale Inman, Lake Speed, Darrell Waltrip and now Rusty Wallace. 3. After Rocky Mtn Raceweeks, Yello belly, Frozen RV’s, Circuit of the Americas.. you finally found your place on KZbin. As your fans watch these memorable clips, full of education and history, we salute you both. Don’t stop. Don’t ever stop.

[@tripprogers4814]

I message Dirty Mo nearly every chance I get to have you and Logan on that freakin podcast. Someday it will happen.

[@eddyblackburn8092]

Damn man , as a 50 year old guy firm Myrtle Beach SC who attended Atlanta, rockingham , Charlotte , darlington every year for 20 years ! I had goose bumps from the sound of that car ! Thanks so much for this ! Love the channel and will continue to support

[@Stapleton42]

We appreciate you Eddy 💪🏻

[@jd2181]

I was 16 when Midnight stopped racing. Rusty Wallace is still my favorite driver of All Time. This is a special video for me. Thanks Mitchell!

[@throttlewatch4614]

Thank you Rusty for making this interview with Mitchell and Logan

[@Presley126]

Love this man.....cannot stop watching this video.went to my first race in 1994 and he won. Want to see Rusty and Midnight on the track at Darlington and Vegas.....He never ages. what is his secret? looks so good....bless you for sharing this video....forever a Rusty fan. I miss him. the Dale and Rusty show. He misses Dale.

[@benjensen8341]

Caught myself smiling the whole time Rusty was in the car.

[@Stapleton42]

Same