Richmond: David Reutimann preview

David Reutimann Quotes:

Richmond "Richmond holds a special place in my heart - it was the first race that I made in a NASCAR Series. In 2002 I qualified at Richmond in Joe Nemechek's Busch car and ended up finishing 16th. "

"I know my finishes have not indicated my feelings for this track. I have just run into some bad luck at Richmond in the past. Actually, I think it's a fast track that is fun to race on, and is definitely fun for the fans to watch."

Thoughts: "The #00 Domino's Pizza team and the guys at Toyota are continuing to work hard on our COT cars -- to make us competitive. This weekend is not only a COT race, but it's also an impound race, which means we have one practice to get the #00 Domino's Pizza Toyota ready to qualify and race on Saturday night.

Quick Facts:

* David Reutimann is attempting to qualify for his 1st NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Race at Richmond International Raceway

* David has 4 starts at Richmond International Raceway, 2 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and 2 in the NASCAR Busch Series

* Reutimann's best finish at Richmond International Raceway wa 16th in 2002 in the NASCAR Busch Series

* Richmond International Raceway: Starting Avg. 18.8 -- Finishing Avg. 25.5

* David is currently 4th in the NNCS Raybestos Rookie Standings

* The #00 Domino's Pizza Toyota has qualified for 2 of 3 COT NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Races this season (Martinsville & Phoenix)

-credit: mwr