Rusty Wallace named Grand Marshal for Jackpine Gypsies Short Track event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace has been named the Grand Marshal for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on August 10, part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Wallace, a 1989 NASCAR Cup Series champion, will also host a charity ride on August 15 in Deadwood, with proceeds benefiting the NASCAR Foundation and Special Olympics of South Dakota. The event will highlight short-track racing at the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, concluding a doubleheader weekend of racing. Pre-race festivities will include appearances from Wallace and Progressive AFT competitors.
- •Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track scheduled for August 10.
- •Wallace is the 1989 NASCAR Cup Series champion.
- •Charity ride in Deadwood on August 15 to support local initiatives.
- •Event part of the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
- •Pre-race festivities will include fan interactions with competitors.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Star Wallace Named Jackpine Gypsies Short Track Grand Marshall
"Amnerican Flat Track has appointed NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace the Grand Marshal of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track. The Flat Track round will be held August 10 at the South Dakota track, during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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