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Twenty Questions with David Reutimann

April 1, 2008

Twenty questions is a new segment for the UPS Racing web site that provides more insight to the personnel associated with the UPS Racing Team. Most fans already know the back story for a number of key players but Twenty Questions provides a little more insight to the individual and their likes/dislikes away from the race track.
Twenty Questions with David Reutimann

David Reutimann is one of NASCAR's bright new stars and in 2008 he became the driver of the UPS Toyota. Reutimann made his first start as the driver of the #44 UPS Toyota at Martinsville Speedway. The new driver of the #44 UPS Toyota took some time out of his schedule to answer a variety of questions about his likes and favorite activities when he's away from the race track.

What activities do you enjoy away from the race track?
Bicycle riding, spending time with my daughter and playing video games of some type.

What kind of music do you like?
Alternative rock, classic rock, basically any rock.

Who is your favorite musical artist?
Aerosmith

What is your favorite color?
Brown

What is your guilty pleasure food?
I do love cheese

What is the last book you read?
"Have a Nice Day" by Mick Foley

What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas because of my daughter

How did you meet your wife?
At the race shop when we were younger

What is your favorite movie?
Gone in 60 Seconds

What is your favorite TV show?
CSI, the original

Do you have any pets and if so what are they and their names?
I have two miniature dachshunds named Daisy and Roxie

Who is your favorite actress?
Angelina Jolie

Who is your favorite actor?
William Fichtner

Aside from auto racing, what is your favorite sport?
I like football

If you could be an Olympic athlete in which sport would you compete?
Curling. That one looks like you don't have to be in any kind of athletic shape.

If you could meet one person - living or dead - who would that one person be?
My grandfather because he was gone before I could remember.

Where is your favorite vacation location?
Sanibel Island in Florida

Do you have a favorite childhood memory?
Although we did this every weekend it was going to the race track with my dad. We went Friday, Saturday and Sunday but it was something I enjoyed.

Outside of your racing career, what has been the proudest moment of your life?
Without a doubt, the birth of my daughter

If you weren't a race car driver, you would be . . .
There is no telling - probably working at a local short track in Florida.

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