Joe Ruttman at Talladega
Joe Ruttman has made 18 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Talladega since 1981, with 0 wins, 3 top-10s and an average finish of 22.7.
Totals at Talladega by series
| Series | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Laps led | Avg finish | Avg start | Best finish |
|---|
| Cup Series | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 22.7 | 18.2 | 5 |
| O'Reilly Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 17 | 24 |
Every start at Talladega
| Date | Race | Series | Start | Finish | Laps led | Status |
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| April 30, 2005 | 2005 Aaron's 312 | Busch Series | 13 | 24 | 0 | Overheating |
| April 20, 2002 | 2002 Aaron's 312 at Talladega | Busch Grand National Series | 21 | 36 | 0 | Crash |
| May 2, 1993 | 1993 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 6 | 5 | 0 | Running |
| July 28, 1991 | 1991 DieHard 500 | Winston Cup Series | 19 | 10 | 0 | Running |
| May 6, 1991 | 1991 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 34 | 29 | 0 | Running |
| July 30, 1989 | 1989 Talladega DieHard 500 | Winston Cup Series | 23 | 31 | 0 | Crash |
| July 31, 1988 | 1988 Talladega DieHard 500 | Winston Cup Series | 35 | 42 | 0 | Engine |
| May 3, 1987 | 1987 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 23 | 36 | 0 | Transmission |
| July 27, 1986 | 1986 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 23 | 8 | 0 | Running |
| May 4, 1986 | 1986 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 17 | 17 | 0 | Running |
| July 28, 1985 | 1985 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 7 | 33 | 5 | Clutch |
| May 5, 1985 | 1985 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 6 | 30 | 0 | Transmission |
| July 29, 1984 | 1984 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 27 | 37 | 0 | Engine |
| May 6, 1984 | 1984 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 24 | 21 | 0 | Running |
| July 31, 1983 | 1983 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 21 | 15 | 0 | Running |
| May 1, 1983 | 1983 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 2 | 11 | 10 | Engine |
| August 1, 1982 | 1982 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 17 | 11 | 0 | Running |
| May 2, 1982 | 1982 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 21 | 22 | 0 | Engine |
| August 2, 1981 | 1981 Talladega 500 | Winston Cup Series | 8 | 22 | 0 | Brakes |
| May 3, 1981 | 1981 Winston 500 | Winston Cup Series | 15 | 29 | 0 | Engine |