Rusty Wallace flipped across the finish line at Talladega (May 2, 1993) NASCAR - THE MOST COMPLETE FOOTAGE

Rusty Wallace flipped across the finish line at The 1993 Winston 500 was held on May 2, 1993, at Talladega Superspeedway. Coming to the checkered flag, Dale Earnhardt hit Rusty Wallace from behind, sending Wallace airborne across the finish line. Wallace flipped wildly, leaving his car in a junk heap, just as it occurred during the Daytona 500. Despite suffering a broken wrist, Wallace returned to racing the following week. For his troubles, Rusty was still credited with a 6th place finish.

Rusty Wallace flipped for the second time that season across the finish line. Dale Earnhardt tapped him into a spin, which caused Rusty's car to get airborne and cross the finish line on its nose. It then landed and flipped 6 times on the grass. He would receive numerous injuries as the result of cracking up his vehicle in this event; allowing Dale Earnhardt to take a 129-point lead over him in the 1993 Winston Cup Championship.