Rusty was scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the conference
When all is said and done, Rusty Wallace will go down in the history books as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A former series champion and 55 time race winner on NASCAR's top circuit, Wallace ranks as one of the top 5 money winners in NASCAR history, with over $39 million in career earnings. His 54 career wins and 36 career pole positions rank him tied for 8th all-time in both categories.
In addition to being a driver, Rusty Wallace has entered the team ownership arena as well. His 2004 NASCAR Busch Series entry with driver Billy Parker will mark his second stint as a Busch Series team owner, following a highly successful full-time campaign with driver Kenny Wallace during the early 1990's. In addition, Wallace is a part owner of Penske Racing South, the highly successful NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team for which he drives.