FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MOORESVILLE, NC (December 1, 2008)—Editors of NASCAR Scene and NASCAR Illustrated recently released their ranking of the “60 Greatest Cup Drivers of NASCAR’s First 60 Years,” in the November 27th issue of NASCAR Scene.

Former Cup Series champion and ABC / ESPN Lead Auto Racing Analyst, Rusty Wallace, was ranked among the top-ten in the all-time ranking, slotting in the tenth position.  Wallace’s 55 career victories mark the eighth-best career mark in NASCAR history, while his 16 consecutive seasons with at least one victory is the third-best total all-time.

The publications stated that their editorial staffs took into consideration not only statistical achievements, but also “weighed the value of significant individual wins and the impact each driver has had on the sport through its evolution.”

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About Rusty Wallace Racing
           
Mooresville, NC-based Rusty Wallace Racing is a professional auto racing team steeped in the legendary history of its founder and one of NASCAR’s top-ten winningest drivers of all-time, Rusty Wallace.  The team scored its first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory in its inaugural 2004 season.  In 2008, the organization campaigned the No. 66 and No. 64 entries in the Nationwide Series, piloted by third-generation wheelman, Steve Wallace, 2003 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, David Stremme and former Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series Champion, Max Papis.  The team enjoys primary backing from Atreus Homes and Communities, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Penske Truck Rental, 5-Hour Energy, Oakley and Chevrolet.  For more on Rusty Wallace Racing, please visit rustywallace.com.