Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
"We told him early on, 'Pat Tryson, it's your call there to stay out.' Kurt had a little vibration and stayed out longer. It gave us not very good track position when we came out you could see that. Kurt had to race pretty hard to get back up there. But we were really picking up on the 18 () and the 00 (David Reutimann). He took his time. At the end, I really wasn't concerned because the guy said we only needed one lap. I knew he could make at least one lap. You could see that." ... David... (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
00 David Reutimann (Zephyrhills, FL) Toyota/Aaron's Dream Machine. 1 Martin Truex Jr (Mayetta, NJ) Chevrolet/Bass Pro Shops. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
Jimmie Johnson J.J.'s dominant march to four straight titles took an unexpected turn on Sunday when David Reutimann turned Sam Hornish Jr.'s No. 77 car right into the side of the Lowe's Chevy on Lap 3. The resulting damage left the car in the garage for well over an hour, leading to a 38th place finish and a point lead that shrank from 184 to 73. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
To his defense, Hornish, who has had control issues all season long, was nudged from behind by David Reutimann, which caused him to become loose. Hornish slid up the track and into the hard-charging Johnson, who was in the process of passing Hornish on the high side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch win Nov 9, 2009
Coming out of Turn 2 on the third lap, Hornish got loose after being tapped by David Reutimann. Hornish made contact with Johnson, who scraped the outside wall. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
While David Reutimann is racing Sam Hornish Jr., Hornish gets loose and hits Johnson, sending Johnson into the wall. Suddenly, a runaway points race becomes more interesting. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
Sam Hornish Jr., who was tapped by David Reutimann, hit Johnson exiting Turn 2 on the third lap ... (13) David Reutimann, Toyota, 333, 107. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kurt breaks up Kyle's triple Nov 9, 2009
Johnson was hit by Sam Hornish Jr. after Hornish was tapped from behind by David Reutimann and got loose. Johnson spent more than an hour in the garage as his team worked feverishly to repair his car. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch tames Texas as Sprint Cup Chase race tightens Nov 9, 2009
Hornish, who finished 40th after another crash on Lap 87, laid the blame on a bump from David Reutimann but also said he was mindful that Johnson was on his outside as his car wiggled. "I didn't want to take (Johnson) out, I was just trying to correct and not get into him," the former Indy 500 and IndyCar champion said. (USA Today -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak Nov 2, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Nov 01, 2009 05:09 PMModified Sun, Nov 01, 2009 07:53 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
House Of Horrors APIt was a quiet race for 450 miles until two crashes, including this one involving Mark Martin (5), shook up the field.From single-file racing to big crashes near the finish, Talladega lived up to its dreadful reputation, writes Bruce Martin. Plus, Jimmie Johnson all but locks up the Cup and more notes. Nov 2, 2009
" David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex, Jr., Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, David Ragan, Robby Gordon, Jeff Gordon, Robert Richardson, Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, Reed Sorenson and Scott Speed were all involved in the final crash that happened as the leader was heading to the white flag. But that wasn't the most terrifying incident at Talladega. Ryan Newman's Chevrolet was rear-ended by Marcos Ambrose's Toyota at the end of the backstretch, sending it into the air in an... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
"AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jamie McMurray takes Talladega to end 86-race skid Nov 2, 2009
(AP Photo/Dave Martin) Mark Martin (5) flips after being involved in a accident with Scott Speed (82) David Reutimann (00), Robert Richardson Jr., (36), David Ragan (6) Robby Gordon (7), and Reed Sorenson (43) during the AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Dan Lighton). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Engineering – and dodging – disaster again at 'Dega Nov 2, 2009
Engineering and dodging disaster again at 'Dega - Racing - News ver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski holds off Busch to win at Memphis Oct 29, 2009
After a yellow brought everyone in for pit stops, Busch left pit road first and the other four Cup drivers Edwards, Kenseth, Keselowski and David Reutimann were in the top 10 ... (17) David Reutimann, Toyota, 254, 95. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Tums Fast Relief 500 Oct 26, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Tums Fast Relief 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/25/2009 - 7:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(5) David Reutimann, Toyota, 501, 89. 8, 120, 101,473. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keselowski prevails in crash-filled Nationwide race at Memphis Oct 25, 2009
Scott Wimmer finished seventh, followed by David Reutimann, Stephen Leicht and Landon Cassill, who made his first series start since October 2008 at Phoenix. Cassill won rookie-of-the-year honors on the circuit last year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville Oct 25, 2009
The top 10 also includes Martin Truex Jr., starting third, and David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Loey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick ... (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 96. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR - Nationwide - Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 Preview Oct 24, 2009
Runner up: David Reutimann ... 2007 David Reutimann, Toyota, 62 ... 99 David Reutimann (Zephyrhills, FL) Toyota/Aaron's Dream Machine. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole Oct 24, 2009
Martin Truex Jr. qualified third, while Mark Martin and David Reutimann rounded out the top-five. Casey Mears, rookie Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick qualified sixth through 10th, respectively. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Some heavy hitters knocking on Brad Keselowski's door Oct 20, 2009
MWR won its first Cup race with David Reutimann, who also came close to making the Chase. "Last year the most improved group was the Red Bull group. The Waltrip guys, starting from absolute scratch without a marquee driver like a Tony Stewart, are now attracting the better and better people," said White. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson ends four-year losing streak at Lowe's Oct 20, 2009
"Hamlin was in contention until last week, when driver error crashed him out of California. He could have rebounded at Lowe's, where he led 54 laps early only to wind up 42nd after an engine failure. He's 11th in the standings 372 points out.Hamlin was long gone from the track when he posted an apology on his Twitter stream with 60 laps remaining."A championship just isn't meant to be for this year," he tweeted.Edwards, the preseason favorite to dethrone Johnson, remained winless on the season... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notes | ABC sees improved ratings Oct 17, 2009
MWR won its first Cup race with David Reutimann, who also came close to making the Chase. Last year the most improved group was the Red Bull group. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch rolls to seventh Nationwide win of season Oct 17, 2009
(13) David Reutimann, Toyota, 198, 78. 8, 103, $16,875. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 17, 2009
May 24: Coca-Cola 600 Lowes (Charlotte); David Reutimann. May 31: Best Buy 400 Dover; Jimmie Johnson. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Points leader Johnson picks up pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Points leader Jimme Johnson wins pole at Charlotte - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 15, 2009 10:51PM; Updated: Thursday October 15, 2009 11:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Non-Chase drivers walk fine line with Chasers Oct 14, 2009
David Reutimann saw Mark Martin s bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath. It wasn t jitters exactly. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(42) David Reutimann, Toyota, 250, 67. 2, 109, 121,348. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Pepsi 500 Oct 12, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/12/2009 - 1:17 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin wins first pole of the year at Fontana Oct 10, 2009
(00) David Reutimann , Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (USA Today -- Sports)
Will someone stop Hendrick at Cali? Oct 10, 2009
As for your fantasy lineups: At this stage of proceedings, the same old faces are dominating the competition; last weekend, a record nine Chasers finished in the top 10 while David Reutimann, the honorable exception, finished 8th ... David Reutimann: The "Franchise" has had a tremendous season, including a maiden rain-affected win in the Coke 600 at Charlotte and a first ever checkered flag for the previously much-maligned Michael Waltrip Racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt would welcome Patrick in NASCAR Oct 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 09, 2009 09:57 PMModified Fri, Oct 09, 2009 10:22 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin cruises to first pole of the season at California Oct 10, 2009
David Reutimann, who is not in the Chase, qualified second, but his time was disallowed after his Toyota failed post-qualifying inspection ... David Reutimann saw Mark Martin's bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath ... David Reutimann saw Mark Martin's bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Denny Hamlin takes pole at Fontana Oct 10, 2009
David Reutimann, a strong eighth last week at Kansas, qualified second but was sent to the back of the field when his No. 00 Toyota failed post-qualifying inspection for exceeding the gas-level limit in the rear shocks. Tony Raines and Mike Wallace failed to qualify for the 43-car field. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin takes pole at Fontana Oct 10, 2009
David Reutimann, a strong eighth last week at Kansas, qualified second but was sent to the back of the field when his No. 00 Toyota failed post-qualifying inspection for exceeding the gas-level limit in the rear shocks ... (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, Owner Points. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
David Reutimann (12) ... 00 David Reutimann (Zephyrhills, FL) Toyota/Aaron's Dream Machine. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: Price Chopper 400 Oct 5, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Price Chopper 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/4/2009 - 7:30 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart back in Chase after 4th win Oct 5, 2009
David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch. Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(5) David Reutimann, Toyota, 398, 86. 8, 100, 97,848. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bowyer takes the Nationwide race, but the fight's on pit road Sep 30, 2009
(13) David Reutimann, Toyota, 200, 96. 2, 138, 17,300. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson to start on pole Sep 26, 2009
David Reutimann qualified fifth, followed by Kasey Kahne in sixth, Jeff Gordon in seventh, Clint Bowyer in eighth, Sam Hornish Jr. in ninth and Paul Menard in 10th. Reach Don Coble at. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR notes Sep 24, 2009
David Reutimann, No. 00 Toyota, Racing ... " Last week: Earnhardt was running fourth with 17 laps to go when David Reutimann got into him on a restart. The contact sent Earnhardt hard into the wall, ending his day in 35th place. Naturally, Earnhardt wasn't too happy. "My car is tore up and he just ran into the side of me and spun me out," Earnhardt said. "I mean, we're all running real hard, but you've got to know how much race car you've got and you've got to know how much talent you're got... (USA Today -- Sports)
On Top Of The World Sep 23, 2009
Mark Martin is first in NASCAR power rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM; Updated: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
This time, the top-10 cars stayed out, led by Kurt Busch, Martin, Elliott Sadler, Jeff Burton and David Reutimann ... (13) David Reutimann, Toyota, 300, 90. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New Hampshire Notebook: Stewart's slide continues Sep 21, 2009
Earnhardt was running alongside David Reutimann as they entered Turn 3 with less than 20 laps to go, when Reutimann drifted into Earnhardt, sending Earnhardt spinning into the wall. His crew briefly tried to bang the body of his No. 88 Hendrick Chevrolet back into shape before giving up. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Sylvania 300 Sep 21, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Sylvania 300 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/20/2009 - 7:09 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chase in 2009 could end with winless champ Sep 17, 2009
" Busch, Matt Kenseth, David Reutimann, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano all won races and failed to qualify. In 2003, Kenseth became the fourth NASCAR driver to win a championship with only one win -- Bill Rexford in 1950, Ned Jarrett in 1961, Benny Parsons in 1973 and Kenseth in 2003. "At the end of the day, it matters who wins the championship; it is not who wins the races," Montoya said. "It doesn't matter who beats you one day or another. You can't start being focused on one. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Sep 17, 2009
" Dropped Out: Juan Pablo Montoya (7), David Reutimann (9). Underdog of the Week: It's been a difficult year for Joe Nemechek, forced to "start and park" his self-owned No. 87 in all but a handful of races this year due to a lack of financial support. But with the backing of Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center came a rare opportunity for the driver once nicknamed "Front Row Joe" to go for broke at Richmond. It wasn't flashy, but a 35th-place finish, four laps off the pace, gives the team a few... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Winless series champ still a playoff possibility Sep 16, 2009
Busch, Matt Kenseth, David Reutimann, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano all won races and failed to qualify. NASCAR is no different from other professional sports when it comes to crowning champions. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(23) David Reutimann, Toyota, 400, 65, 103, 100,023. 21. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Sep 13, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Chevy Rock 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/13/2009 - 1:32 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Edwards wins first on pit road, and then on track Sep 13, 2009
Harvick finished second, followed by Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski and David Reutimann ... (15) David Reutimann, Toyota, 250, 101. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Picks for last race before the Chase Sep 12, 2009
Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch favorites in last race before Chase - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RESULTS: Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Sep 12, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - Virginia 529 College Savings 250 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/11/2009 - 10:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
BOWLES:NASCAR's bubble drivers where they are for a reason Sep 11, 2009
Note: David Reutimann in 15th is mathematically alive, but at 132 points behind 12th place is all but assured of missing the playoffs. Bowles Bits. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
The Best Of Times Sep 11, 2009
Two rookies, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano, joined David Reutimann as a trio of first-time winners. In all, 13 men have visited Victory Lane, up from a dozen a year ago -- and there's still 11 races left this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart wins dirt-track charity race Sep 10, 2009
Of the 11 drivers who haven't clinched spots, six competed in the charity race - Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch and David Reutimann. Stewart, Johnson and Hamlin are also in the race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eleven drivers battling for eight Chase spots Sep 9, 2009
David Reutimann, 132 points behind Kenseth, has an outside shot at clinching. He would have to gain 133 points on Kenseth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chase bubble Sep 8, 2009
NASCAR Chase clinching scenarios - USATODAY.com. NASCAR Chase clinching scenarios. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(28) David Reutimann, Toyota, 325, 95. 5, 160, 168,098. (Longview Daily News, WA)
