Driver Debut at RIR:

Zephyrhills (FL) resident David Reutimann (www.reutimannracing.com) will take a step up to compete in his first BGN race on Friday in the Hardee’s 250 at Richmond Speedway. His father, legendary modified and late-model driver Buzzie Reutimann, will serve as his crew chief. Reutimann will be racing in a #87 Chevy that he and his dad bought from Lakeland (FL) Winston Cup and Busch Series driver Joe Nemechek. Currently, Reutimann leads the Hills Bros. All-Pro Series in points, with a win and a second-place finish after two races.(Tampa Tribune), per NASCAR.com RIR BGN Entry list, the owner is listed as Andrea Nemechek, so Reutimann will has access to a provisional.(5-1-2002)