Gordon was The Master at “The Bump and Run.” If he came up on someone slower than him, and they wouldn’t get out of the way, he’d just give ‘em a little nudge (not wrecking them), then go by...
Kqcxpo yep! One of the all time best. Unfortunately he’s been forgotten by a lot of modern fans. He was overshadowed by Dale Earnhardt and the. Gordon coming in and taking over. He was also the inspiration for Russ Wheeler in Days Of Thunder.
@@strokeraceventura2550 i agree. Rusty is 1,000,000% underrated. One of the best pure racers ever born. Growing up, I always dreaded the short tracks because I knew Rusty was the guy you were going to have to beat. Even in 2002-2004 when he was struggling, you still had that worry he was still the man to beat on the short tracks
@@strokeraceventura2550 Rusty had some of the most iconic Black fords. My personal favorite Rusty Paint scheme was his 1996 Splash car. So while I'll agree with you on Dale's Black 3 being more famous, I still like Rusty's black cars better
As a Rusty Wallace fan from '85 till the day he hung up his helmet. I remember those 2 bump n run races very well & I didn't like Jeff at the time but looking back on it now I understand he did what he had to do to win those races & I now like him & have respect for Jeff & his amazing career & I am glad they are good friends now😁 Since Rusty retired I no longer have a fav driver & don't watch Nascar like I used to live & breathe it pulling for Rusty, but I must say I really enjoyed this little segment that brought back so many good memories for me☺️ p.s. I will ALWAYS be a Rusty Wallace FAN😁
Yeah but... In 1998 Rusty got his retaliation against Gordon in the 2nd race at Richmond that year. Going into turn 1, he turned Gordon, and he nosed it into the turn 1 wall. I was a Dale Earnhardt fan and I was jumping up and down and so excited when Rusty turned Gordon at Richmond.
@@Ktaurus26 I never said Gordon raced him dirty or Rusty raced him clean.... But Rusty def felt like he owed Gordon that one. I'm not saying it was right or wrong. But it made for exciting NASCAR, and we need more of it
2 absolute LEGENDS. Guys now-a-days just bump the guy in front of them and they wreck. It takes crazy skill to bump a guy and NOT wreck them. Miss the great racing of the 90's-00's
Going to pain me being a Gordon fan to say this, but....I miss Rusty. Can't stand Kyle Busch, but when he retires, we will all miss him. You miss your hero's after their gone, but you also miss your villains too. Miss ya Rusty, heck of a driver.
Kenz Schueler I hated Gordon back in the Earnhardt days...always loved Wallace. But after Dale's death in 01, Jeff really grew on me...he's a great guy and was an amazing talent. He became my favorite before he retired. And sorry, I will never have respect nor will I like Kyle Bush.
@@DB1Journeys no one will ever blame you for disliking him, he has so much talent, but his attitude is the worst. I can't stand him, but thankful to have a villain in the sport. His appearance on Dale Jr Download with his son Brexton was heartwarming and showed a different side of Kyle. Dont get me wrong, still can't stand him (as his figure in the NASCAR world).
Kenz Schueler I hear ya buddy. God I miss the good old days of NASCAR...I think Kyle would have been a great rival for Earnhardt. To be honest, Earnhardt got away with some nasty driving but people loved him. Something about Kyle just rubs me the wrong way. Talented...Yes. Maybe one of the best drivers ever...
@@DB1Journeys Kyle Petty said the difference between Earnhardt and the guys now a days, Earnhardt would tap you and back off to let you save it, these guys now a days just run straight through you. Not to get back on Gordon, but Gordon, like Earnhardt knew when to hit you, how hard to hit you to move you up the track without wrecking you. I'm all over the place tonight, watching old races on TH-cam. Just miss the 90's, even 2000's. I miss the old guys
@oldhp mopar Kyle Busch is the best and most talented driver in NASCAR today I will be a Kyle Busch fan forever same way I feel about Tony Stewart at least there not fake they will both speak their mind
Jimmies championships are impressive no doubt BUT my opinion jeff's chips were more impressive b/c the competition and the cars were more difficult to drive
Chris Murray Wasn’t a Gordon fan but he was absolutely robbed. Don’t remember which of those seasons it was but he had such a lead with 10 to go there’s no way anyone could’ve caught him.
I was on vacation with my family, staying at my aunt's house when the 2002 race aired. That race went pretty late (plus we were on Atlantic Canada time, an hour ahead), so everyone except me and my li'l brother had gone to bed before the end. My brother was a Ward Burton fan; I was/am a Jeff Gordon fan. Man, even though we had to be quiet, it was probably the best race ever for us. I mean, Ward got wrecked, but him making a scene was awesome. And then Jeff won at the very end. And my bro and I did our tradition of jumping, hands up, when Jeff crossed the finish line. Small problem though - my aunt's ceilings are low, and I ended up breaking her ceiling light. She still remembers. XD
Agreed. I want to see Rusty Wallace on here soooo bad! With the black and gold paint scheme though ;) It'd be hilarious him and Jeff Gordon I-racing, the rivalry could continue! xD
I remember watching Mr H and Jeff shooting the breeze on pit road before a race and up comes Rusty, blows past Jeff like he was invisible and starts talking to Mr H. They really didn’t like each other. I’m glad they are friends now - great interview!!
I love to watch rusty and wonder boy (Gordon) raced in the old days very much. Two legends are happy now and I like that. Missed the old days racing nothing against today. But, old days racing are much better with the cars and especially all my favorite drivers like Gordon, rusty, man in black (Dale senior), Waltrip, Elliot, petty, David Pearson, Cale, junior Johnson, Ricky R, Benny Pearson, the Allison’s families, Ernie, smoke, and jimmy Johnson plus more.....
Rusty was underrated. Rusty and the drivers of his era didn't get into nascar until they were all in their early 30s and in mediocre rides. Jeff got in very early before his prime and in the top equipment. Both were champion caliber. When jeff came into his prime rusty, dale, mark and those guys could still contend but jeff ran away from them as time went on
ill never forget the payback ...lol... remember...rusty slid up into jeff as he was rolling the top in turn 2 at richmond==.better than most have ever rolled the top../. jeff had the car to beat once again and rusty knew it.../ payback was 98? really//??hu,mmm ..... fun stuff...lol
I watched that 1997 race and really analyzed the final lap or 2, and what screwed up Rusty was Jimmy Spencer who had just come out of the pits and didn't get down out of the way of the leaders and broke Rustys momentum coming off turn 2 on the last lap and because he had to brake or let off or whatever to avoid running into Spencer, if you watch it you can see it and you can tell it screwed him up going down the back straightaway, and got him out of sync and Gordon got right up on him as a result and Gordon had all his momentum so he just ran into him in turns 3-4 and nudged him out of the way. I don't know if he brings this up in this interview though. Just started listening. Just rewatched it again and Rusty actually had a pretty nice gap going into the white flag but Spencer screwed him up coming off turn 2 so that's what did him in
He was my favorite driver and yes i feel like he sould have won the daytona 500 at least once and with as long of a career he had he sould have had at a couple more championship trophies and a few more wins but he got we got and we love him for who he was during his time thanks for the memories rusty
GREAT VIDEO, RUSTY IS A SHORT TRACK MASTER, BUT GORDON WAS MY FAVORITE DRIVER... I MISS SEEING THE DUPONT BLUE WITH THE BRIGHT RED FLAMES!!! CAR WAS AS BAD ASS AS THE DRIVER!!!
Rusty talking about selling custom bikes and Daytona bike week reminds me of those awesome Harley Davidson-Miller Lite liveries he ran back in the day. Maybe that's part of the reason he ended up running them?
I still have my fire cap from the 2002 Pepsi 400 at Daytona, where he went from starting position 38th to 10th in like 1 lap, he finished 2nd and had a damn good shot at winning but they ran like the last 5-7 laps under caution and never gave him a shot. I'd rather him be 2nd than ending up wrecked, but would have been cool for him to have a shot at the win, everyone was angry and throwing shit on the track as they finished lap 160 under caution
Need to have a Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth one because Gordon needs to admit he dumped Matt at Chicagoland on purpose as payback from Bristol in 2006 😂
What he could of said was Rusty was king during (his) time because nobody was better than DW at Bristol. I mean they called him Mr. Bristol. I'm sure Rusty remembers the 80s.
Bump and run huh? Back in the day when it was race on sunday sell on monday, and the bumpers on the cars were showroom stock parts bump and run was called Using the Chrome Horn. Beep Beep........Find some old 60's and 70's races and watch the likes of the Allison bros,Cale Yarboro and Buddy Baker use the "Chrome Horn"
Of every driver Jeff Gordon competed with, I believe that Rusty was his biggest rival. It is great to see that these guys have made amends and became great friends. This was a great interview. #24 #2 #NASCARlegends
@@DupontandLowesWarrior As did Gordon, but no one had more run ins with each other than Gordon vs. Wallace. Bristol 1997, Richmond 1998, Bristol 2002, Rockingham 2002 just to name a few. It did fizzle out after 2002 but there was a couple years they just couldn't let eachother be on race day.
@@DupontandLowesWarrior He never really got along with any of his teammates, Ryan Newman as well. He didn't like sharing information or racing them "cleaner" than everyone else. That's just Rusty's competitiveness.
Rusty should have had about 10 wins at Richmond but always had car/engine/tire problems there, I actually believe that was his best track, or least on par with Bristol
Rusty was my favorite driver growing up especially those kick ass commercials
Same here. I find myself rooting for Stewart Haas nowadays. Mainly because I loved Smoke after Rusty retired.
Gordon was The Master at “The Bump and Run.” If he came up on someone slower than him, and they wouldn’t get out of the way, he’d just give ‘em a little nudge (not wrecking them), then go by...
Rusty is one of the best all time
Easily, such a character too. I miss watching him race.
Kqcxpo yep! One of the all time best. Unfortunately he’s been forgotten by a lot of modern fans. He was overshadowed by Dale Earnhardt and the. Gordon coming in and taking over. He was also the inspiration for Russ Wheeler in Days Of Thunder.
@@strokeraceventura2550 i agree. Rusty is 1,000,000% underrated. One of the best pure racers ever born. Growing up, I always dreaded the short tracks because I knew Rusty was the guy you were going to have to beat. Even in 2002-2004 when he was struggling, you still had that worry he was still the man to beat on the short tracks
Kenz Schueler and can we admit that although the black #3 was more popular for some reason but that black MGD #2 was awesome looking.
@@strokeraceventura2550 Rusty had some of the most iconic Black fords. My personal favorite Rusty Paint scheme was his 1996 Splash car. So while I'll agree with you on Dale's Black 3 being more famous, I still like Rusty's black cars better
Nice piece! Been a Gordon fan forever, happy to see these two friends today!!!
Yet Jeff Gordon got mad in 2001 when Robby Gordon did the bump and run on him to win the race.
As a Rusty Wallace fan from '85 till the day he hung up his helmet. I remember those 2 bump n run races very well & I didn't like Jeff at the time but looking back on it now I understand he did what he had to do to win those races & I now like him & have respect for Jeff & his amazing career & I am glad they are good friends now😁 Since Rusty retired I no longer have a fav driver & don't watch Nascar like I used to live & breathe it pulling for Rusty, but I must say I really enjoyed this little segment that brought back so many good memories for me☺️ p.s. I will ALWAYS be a Rusty Wallace FAN😁
Yeah but... In 1998 Rusty got his retaliation against Gordon in the 2nd race at Richmond that year. Going into turn 1, he turned Gordon, and he nosed it into the turn 1 wall. I was a Dale Earnhardt fan and I was jumping up and down and so excited when Rusty turned Gordon at Richmond.
Tre' Cooledge Gordon didn’t race rusty dirty but rusty took out Gordon intentionally. Big difference.
@@Ktaurus26 I never said Gordon raced him dirty or Rusty raced him clean.... But Rusty def felt like he owed Gordon that one. I'm not saying it was right or wrong. But it made for exciting NASCAR, and we need more of it
Gordon deserved that payback at Richmond.
Yet Jeff Gordon got mad in 2001 when Robby Gordon did the bump and run on him to win the race.
2 absolute LEGENDS. Guys now-a-days just bump the guy in front of them and they wreck. It takes crazy skill to bump a guy and NOT wreck them. Miss the great racing of the 90's-00's
Going to pain me being a Gordon fan to say this, but....I miss Rusty. Can't stand Kyle Busch, but when he retires, we will all miss him. You miss your hero's after their gone, but you also miss your villains too. Miss ya Rusty, heck of a driver.
Kenz Schueler I hated Gordon back in the Earnhardt days...always loved Wallace. But after Dale's death in 01, Jeff really grew on me...he's a great guy and was an amazing talent. He became my favorite before he retired. And sorry, I will never have respect nor will I like Kyle Bush.
@@DB1Journeys no one will ever blame you for disliking him, he has so much talent, but his attitude is the worst. I can't stand him, but thankful to have a villain in the sport. His appearance on Dale Jr Download with his son Brexton was heartwarming and showed a different side of Kyle. Dont get me wrong, still can't stand him (as his figure in the NASCAR world).
Kenz Schueler I hear ya buddy. God I miss the good old days of NASCAR...I think Kyle would have been a great rival for Earnhardt. To be honest, Earnhardt got away with some nasty driving but people loved him. Something about Kyle just rubs me the wrong way. Talented...Yes. Maybe one of the best drivers ever...
@@DB1Journeys Kyle Petty said the difference between Earnhardt and the guys now a days, Earnhardt would tap you and back off to let you save it, these guys now a days just run straight through you. Not to get back on Gordon, but Gordon, like Earnhardt knew when to hit you, how hard to hit you to move you up the track without wrecking you. I'm all over the place tonight, watching old races on TH-cam. Just miss the 90's, even 2000's. I miss the old guys
@oldhp mopar Kyle Busch is the best and most talented driver in NASCAR today I will be a Kyle Busch fan forever same way I feel about Tony Stewart at least there not fake they will both speak their mind
Jimmies championships are impressive no doubt BUT my opinion jeff's chips were more impressive b/c the competition and the cars were more difficult to drive
I agree... Jeff's wins are more impressive bc he had to race against Rusty and Earnhardt...
Jeff is the real 7 time champ 04,07,2014 robbed
Chris Murray Wasn’t a Gordon fan but he was absolutely robbed. Don’t remember which of those seasons it was but he had such a lead with 10 to go there’s no way anyone could’ve caught him.
@@tupole272 2007 was the year 30 top 10's that year and 6 wins.
Travis Guthrie I agree! Jeff is my favorite driver all time!
I was on vacation with my family, staying at my aunt's house when the 2002 race aired. That race went pretty late (plus we were on Atlantic Canada time, an hour ahead), so everyone except me and my li'l brother had gone to bed before the end. My brother was a Ward Burton fan; I was/am a Jeff Gordon fan. Man, even though we had to be quiet, it was probably the best race ever for us. I mean, Ward got wrecked, but him making a scene was awesome. And then Jeff won at the very end. And my bro and I did our tradition of jumping, hands up, when Jeff crossed the finish line. Small problem though - my aunt's ceilings are low, and I ended up breaking her ceiling light. She still remembers. XD
Thanks so much gentleman. Your stories are much appreciated during the Covid-19 measures. Two great racers!
That was awesome. 2 great racers and their desire to win.
I like to imagine Jeff Gordon all alone at Atlanta after everything was postponed like Michael Waltrip in that one commercial
I wish they would have brought up the payback rusty had at Richmond in 1998.
Nevermind. Didn’t finish the video
I vote for the older guys to be entered into the i-races!
I agree if dale Earnhardt jr can do it so can the others
Would like to see Tony Stewart do that somebody needs to tell Carl Edwards he can come out of retirement now and do I racing
@@marycornett3165 Stewart does iRacing every now and then. Love to see the "old" 90s-early 2000s drivers do a race.
Reunion race!
Agreed. I want to see Rusty Wallace on here soooo bad! With the black and gold paint scheme though ;) It'd be hilarious him and Jeff Gordon I-racing, the rivalry could continue! xD
Miss those days and those guys.
We need Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson to do an interview
NASCAR needs a “Senior Series” so we can get some more of these rivalries...
I remember watching Mr H and Jeff shooting the breeze on pit road before a race and up comes Rusty, blows past Jeff like he was invisible and starts talking to Mr H. They really didn’t like each other. I’m glad they are friends now - great interview!!
Jeff Gordon is the best of all time!
Thank you for the post - this is some great memories 🏁👏ttt24
Rusty never said anything negative about his car or team and if you raced him good and won he would give a thumbs up .He is a class act .
Wrong
I was at that race sitting right there where it happend, between turn 3 and 4 in the Darrell Waltrip section
Both races were awesome at the end
This is an amazing interview!! Please do more!!!
Loved Rusty growing up and hated Gordon, But looking back on it Gordon is alright in my book now
Yet Jeff Gordon got mad in 2001 when Robby Gordon did the bump and run on him to win the race.
Awesome interview! Massively entertaining!
Great interview ❤ty
This is great stuff love it .I miss them racing
So does it premiere on here or on tv?
Yup on here, NASCAR doesn't have a TV network, yet.
I love to watch rusty and wonder boy (Gordon) raced in the old days very much. Two legends are happy now and I like that. Missed the old days racing nothing against today. But, old days racing are much better with the cars and especially all my favorite drivers like Gordon, rusty, man in black (Dale senior), Waltrip, Elliot, petty, David Pearson, Cale, junior Johnson, Ricky R, Benny Pearson, the Allison’s families, Ernie, smoke, and jimmy Johnson plus more.....
I enjoyed that. I’m glad they’ve become friends.
Rusty was underrated. Rusty and the drivers of his era didn't get into nascar until they were all in their early 30s and in mediocre rides. Jeff got in very early before his prime and in the top equipment. Both were champion caliber. When jeff came into his prime rusty, dale, mark and those guys could still contend but jeff ran away from them as time went on
ill never forget the payback ...lol... remember...rusty slid up into jeff as he was rolling the top in turn 2 at richmond==.better than most have ever rolled the top../. jeff had the car to beat once again and rusty knew it.../ payback was 98? really//??hu,mmm ..... fun stuff...lol
Vigilant Guardian what rusty did at Richmond was dirty. Gordon just raced rusty hard. Good times though
Rusty knows about his engines he is one of the BESTv if not the BEST chassis men around . He did all the work himself . ttt24 - 🏁#9
Rusty throwing shade saying he didnt even remember what happened after Gordon said hes waited 4ever for this is classic Rusty 😂🤣
Rusty was very good but Jeff was Great!
I watched that 1997 race and really analyzed the final lap or 2, and what screwed up Rusty was Jimmy Spencer who had just come out of the pits and didn't get down out of the way of the leaders and broke Rustys momentum coming off turn 2 on the last lap and because he had to brake or let off or whatever to avoid running into Spencer, if you watch it you can see it and you can tell it screwed him up going down the back straightaway, and got him out of sync and Gordon got right up on him as a result and Gordon had all his momentum so he just ran into him in turns 3-4 and nudged him out of the way. I don't know if he brings this up in this interview though. Just started listening. Just rewatched it again and Rusty actually had a pretty nice gap going into the white flag but Spencer screwed him up coming off turn 2 so that's what did him in
Back when racing was fun to watch, Miss them both driving, but Rusty was who I routed for
David Collins root*
Awesome Drivers! Miss you Jeff and Rusty!
He was my favorite driver and yes i feel like he sould have won the daytona 500 at least once and with as long of a career he had he sould have had at a couple more championship trophies and a few more wins but he got we got and we love him for who he was during his time thanks for the memories rusty
GREAT VIDEO, RUSTY IS A SHORT TRACK MASTER, BUT GORDON WAS MY FAVORITE DRIVER... I MISS SEEING THE DUPONT BLUE WITH THE BRIGHT RED FLAMES!!! CAR WAS AS BAD ASS AS THE DRIVER!!!
Wish they would take a camera crew to the desert and do a round table with all those guys telling stories. It would be EPIC!!
Rusty talking about selling custom bikes and Daytona bike week reminds me of those awesome Harley Davidson-Miller Lite liveries he ran back in the day. Maybe that's part of the reason he ended up running them?
I still have my fire cap from the 2002 Pepsi 400 at Daytona, where he went from starting position 38th to 10th in like 1 lap, he finished 2nd and had a damn good shot at winning but they ran like the last 5-7 laps under caution and never gave him a shot. I'd rather him be 2nd than ending up wrecked, but would have been cool for him to have a shot at the win, everyone was angry and throwing shit on the track as they finished lap 160 under caution
two great drivers
Let's not forget that the Gordon and Wallace incident isn't the only Jeff Gordon vs team penski number 2 incident
Yeah the Texas motor speed way fight was awesome I just wonder if Jeff would've went after Brad if Harvick hadn't pushed Brad towards Jeff Gordon
Need to have a Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth one because Gordon needs to admit he dumped Matt at Chicagoland on purpose as payback from Bristol in 2006 😂
One never knows where loyalty is born.
Glad I watched I don't hate Jeff anymore.
Gordon and Wallace are Rivals on Track Friends off Track
Oscar jr Jimenez were*
Yet Jeff Gordon got mad in 2001 when Robby Gordon did the bump and run on him to win the race.
Good! All anyone ever wants to talk about is Earnhardt & Labonte at Bristol, fools forget all about the other battles that went down on that track...
This is when nascar was nascar
They need to bring Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, and Kevin Harvick out there to get over some of their differences.
Pure awesome stuff, that’s all
Can't believe 1 thumbs down.
I think that Jeff is incapable of harboring animosity to any old rivals. Class act by Rusty too.
Not an issue, Rusty got him back at Sonoma...
What he could of said was Rusty was king during (his) time because nobody was better than DW at Bristol. I mean they called him Mr. Bristol. I'm sure Rusty remembers the 80s.
Gordan the Cook awesome
That was cool
I always hated Rusty as a driver but I have grown to like him now lol
That's how I was with Jeff
Actually i was too lol.
Being a huge Gordon fan, Whenever Rusty would get to racing Jeff, Rusty reminded of a rabid junkyard dawg that chewed through its leash.
Bump and run huh? Back in the day when it was race on sunday sell on monday, and the bumpers on the cars were showroom stock parts bump and run was called Using the Chrome Horn. Beep Beep........Find some old 60's and 70's races and watch the likes of the Allison bros,Cale Yarboro and Buddy Baker use the "Chrome Horn"
When I watched this video, my first thought was Logano’s bump-and-run on MTJ at Martinsville 2018.
LarSanity42 haha ditto
Penske
Dude why does noone watch this channel?? Is nascar really tht dead??
Of every driver Jeff Gordon competed with, I believe that Rusty was his biggest rival. It is great to see that these guys have made amends and became great friends. This was a great interview. #24 #2 #NASCARlegends
Rusty had his Rival Moments with Dale and Rudd
@@DupontandLowesWarrior As did Gordon, but no one had more run ins with each other than Gordon vs. Wallace. Bristol 1997, Richmond 1998, Bristol 2002, Rockingham 2002 just to name a few. It did fizzle out after 2002 but there was a couple years they just couldn't let eachother be on race day.
@@rolandjovi2441 (Off Topic) Rusty never got along with his Stoner Teammate back then
@@DupontandLowesWarrior He never really got along with any of his teammates, Ryan Newman as well. He didn't like sharing information or racing them "cleaner" than everyone else. That's just Rusty's competitiveness.
@@rolandjovi2441 Rusty was just like McQueen a Mr. One Man Show
Rusty Wallace: Off the Track He's one of my best Friends On the Track He's just a Great Competitor
Who else paused at 17:31 to see if you had notification? lol
Its true.. Rusty Wallace was and still is Mr Bristol.. Dude was great at richmond and martinsville as well
Rusty should have had about 10 wins at Richmond but always had car/engine/tire problems there, I actually believe that was his best track, or least on par with Bristol
Bump and run been around forever it's the crash and run that drivers want to whip your tail for
I thought the same thing! Rusty later says it was just called "rough driving" back in the day. So he kinda admits it was always a thing
Jeff Gordon destroyed Wallace several times over.
People don't forget
Yet Jeff Gordon got mad in 2001 when Robby Gordon did the bump and run on him to win the race.
robby gordon was a cock...ask anyone
She's smokin
Wow is she beautiful
We don’t have long runs anymore. Stupid stage racing ! It so annoying!
mY Boyz!!!! Get Em Gents!!!!!!!!!!!
Rusty took the lead late in the race the same way in the 2002 race.
😁👍🏁
Ads were in shit spots. As soon as you cut to some action, you throw a bloody ad!! Boooo
Good job nascar. Hot blonde "analyst" with a see-thru top. Thats how you get views lol