Reutimann still hopeful that he will get Nextel Cup ride
By Bob Pockrass
Sunday, October 01, 2006
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. - David Reutimann doesn't have a Nextel Cup contract just yet, but he's thinking that he might be a little closer to getting the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing ride for next season.
Reutimann is the leading candidate and has met with officials from sponsors Domino's Pizza and Burger King.
"Michael talked to me [Thursday] some about it - he said they have a couple of final things to hammer out, but he's really encouraged by it," Reutimann said Friday night after Busch Series practice at Kansas Speedway. "He hasn't said it's a done deal, but it is the first time that he has said we're in a pretty good position."
Reutimann has driven in the trucks for the last three years for Darrell Waltrip and already is signed up to drive the No. 99 MWR car in the Busch Series next year with sponsor Aaron's.
"It looks like it will probably be a week to 10 days," said Michael Waltrip Racing General Manager Ty Norris. "There's some internal things going on with both corporations. It's a pretty lengthy process when you're dealing with so many franchisees. A lot of communication has to happen before we're ready to decide."
A decision would put an end to a long search that began in June when the sponsorship was announced.
"You know just because you feel good about it, it is not a sure thing," Reutimann said. "I'm hopeful we can make an announcement soon so we'll know. The not knowing sometimes is a little difficult, but it is a good position to be in so I'm not complaining."
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