Joe Ruttman at Bristol
Joe Ruttman has made 16 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol since 1981, with 0 wins, 1 top-10 and an average finish of 21.4.
Totals at Bristol by series
| Series | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Laps led | Avg finish | Avg start | Best finish |
|---|
| Cup Series | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 21.4 | 15.1 | 10 |
| O'Reilly Series | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 12.3 | 20 |
| Truck Series | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 3.8 | 10.8 | 1 |
Every start at Bristol
| Date | Race | Series | Start | Finish | Laps led | Status |
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| March 28, 2004 | 2004 Food City 500 | Nextel Cup Series | 40 | 42 | 0 | Rear end |
| June 20, 1998 | 1998 Loadhandler 200 | Craftsman Truck Series | 3 | 3 | 0 | Running |
| June 21, 1997 | 1997 Loadhandler 200 | Craftsman Truck Series | 24 | 5 | 0 | Running |
| June 22, 1996 | 1996 Coca-Cola 200 | Craftsman Truck Series | 13 | 6 | 36 | Running |
| June 23, 1995 | 1995 Pizza Plus 150 | SuperTruck Series | 3 | 1 | 8 | Running |
| April 4, 1993 | 1993 Food City 500 | Winston Cup Series | 27 | 19 | 0 | Running |
| April 3, 1993 | 1993 Budweiser 250 | Busch Grand National Series | 23 | 33 | 0 | Crash |
| August 24, 1991 | 1991 Bud 500 | Winston Cup Series | 24 | 17 | 0 | Running |
| April 14, 1991 | 1991 Valleydale Meats 500 | Winston Cup Series | 23 | 13 | 0 | Running |
| August 26, 1989 | 1989 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 25 | 31 | 0 | Crash |
| August 23, 1986 | 1986 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 18 | 17 | 0 | Running |
| April 6, 1986 | 1986 Valleydale 500 | Winston Cup Series | 9 | 19 | 0 | Running |
| August 24, 1985 | 1985 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 14 | 13 | 0 | Running |
| August 23, 1985 | 1985 Tri-City Pontiac 200 | Busch Grand National Series | 3 | 25 | 0 | Crash |
| April 6, 1985 | 1985 Valleydale 500 | Winston Cup Series | 14 | 29 | 0 | Crash |
| March 30, 1985 | 1985 Budweiser 200 | Busch Grand National Series | 11 | 20 | 0 | Engine |
| August 25, 1984 | 1984 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 15 | 29 | 0 | Crash |
| April 1, 1984 | 1984 Valleydale 500 | Winston Cup Series | 4 | 10 | 0 | Running |
| August 27, 1983 | 1983 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 1 | 18 | 0 | Running |
| May 21, 1983 | 1983 Valleydale 500 | Winston Cup Series | 10 | 23 | 0 | Rear end |
| August 28, 1982 | 1982 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 4 | 24 | 2 | Rear end |
| March 14, 1982 | 1982 Valleydale 500 | Winston Cup Series | 2 | 18 | 0 | Running |
| August 22, 1981 | 1981 Busch 500 | Winston Cup Series | 12 | 21 | 49 | Oil pan |