Joe Ruttman, who started back in the field in the season-opening Daytona 250, took R.D. Smith’s #79 Dodge to the front and finished fourth, earning him a start in the series’ next event at Darlington in March.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(2-21-2002)
UPDATE: been told Ruttman has not secured a ride for Darlington and is actively looking for a ride at Darlington and the rest of the season.(3-6-2002)
UPDATE 2: Joe Ruttman will run the #28 Unsponsored Chevy at Darlington, Bob Rahilly is fielding the truck to try to keep Ruttman in the points until Joe lands a ride.(Joe Ruttman Site)(3-7-2002)
