About David Reutimann
Emil David Reutimann, an American professional stock car racing crew chief and former driver with a net worth of an estimated $20 million, was born on March 2, 1970. In 2004, David Reutimann signed a contract with the Waltrip family to drive Toyota trucks in the Craftsman Truck Series for Darrell Waltrip. That year, he was named the Craftsman Truck Rookie of the Year. He joined Michael Waltrip Racing and made the switch to the Cup Series in 2007.
Together with MWR, Reutimann battled in the early stages of his Cup career. He has made solid progress with the team, and Reutimann is now running more in front of the pack.
He won the 2009 Coca-Cola 600 by expertly handling the weather to earn his maiden Sprint Cup triumph. Will that triumph bring about future victories, or was it just exceptional good fortune? Only time will tell.
- Car: Number 00 Toyota
- Team: Michael Waltrip Racing
- Sponsor: Aaron’s Dream Machine
- Birthdate: March 2, 1970
Rookie Season:
At Lowes Motor Speedway in 2005, Reutimann made his racing debut for Michael Waltrip Racing. To help Toyota enter the Sprint Cup ranks, he didn’t join the squad permanently until 2007.
In 2007, Reutimann did not place in the top ten. In the 2007 Rookie of the Year rankings, he came in fourth place behind Juan Montoya, David Ragan, and Paul Menard.
Career Highlights:
- 2004 – Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year
- 2005 – First Sprint Cup Start
- 2005 – First Craftsman Truck Series Win (Nashville)
- 2008 – First Career Pole (Homestead)2009 – First Career Victory (Charlotte)
In the Craftsman Truck Series in 2004, Reutimann received the NASCAR Rookie of the Year award. David Reutimann’s net worth is projected to be $20 million as of 2023. Between 2007 and 2011, Reutimann has two victories, 26 top-ten finishes, and four pole positions.
He is Buzzie Reutimann’s son.
