David Reutimann (Getty Images)
Coors Light Pole Winner: David Reutimann
Age: 38
Team : No. 44 - UPS Toyota
Owner: Michael Waltrip
Crew Chief: Ryan Pemberton
Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle wait for their turn to qualify. Edwards went on to with the first place spot. (Autostock)
David Reutimann understands the pressure of racing. He felt it heavy on his shoulders for more than a decade as he ran his own cars on short tracks throughout the Southeast, eking out a living race to race.
But he’s probably never experienced the pressure that’s in store for him when he crawls through the window of the UPS Toyota for the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 on March 30. That day he officially takes over for Dale Jarrett.
“There’s always a certain amount of pressure no matter what you drive, but to step in that 44 car, knowing UPS and Dale Jarrett were instrumental in getting me behind the wheel of that car, you don’t want to go out there and do anything stupid,” said Reutimann. “It’s a pretty daunting process. But hey, I’m looking forward to the opportunity.”
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