In 1997, Reutimann transcended to the NASCAR AutoZone Elite, Southeast Series and received Rookie of the Year honors. That same year, Reutimann ran his first of four NASCAR Busch Series races. Reutimann finished 16th in his debut at Richmond International Raceway and went on to finish in the top-15 twice that season.
In his first year of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition, the 2004 Rookie of the Year amassed two Bud Pole Awards, four top-five finishes and ten top-10 finishes. Reutimann's first career pole at Atlanta was also Toyota's first in the Series.
During the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Reutimann recorded his first career victory in his No. 17 Toyota during the Toyota Tundra. In addition to his first win, the Florida native collected two Bud Pole Awards, six top-five and nine top-10 finishes.
Reutimann finished third in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and recorded two pole awards, seven top-five and 19 top-10 finishes, which were the most top-10 finishes of any driver in the Series. Reutimann also made 14 NASCAR Busch Series starts and registered four top-10 finishes driving the No. 99 Aaron’s Dream Machine.
In October 2006, Reutimann became the full-time driver of the No. 00 Toyota Camry. He will compete for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series while also contending for the NASCAR Busch Series championship in the No. 99 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry.
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