Cut Tire in the Closing laps Takes Betterliving’s No. 12 Car Out of Contention

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For Immediate Release
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (February 20, 2006) — David Reutimann was on his way to piloting the No. 12 “Supercuts” car to a top-10 finish on Saturday in the Hershey's Kissables 300 at Daytona International Speedway when a cut tire took away any hopes of a good finish. Betterliving Patio and Sunrooms is a supporting sponsor of the #12 car.

Starting from the 38th position, Reutimann quickly began driving the #12 car to the front of the field. Within 20 laps, the car was already up to 18th and continuing to gain ground. "The team kept plugging away all day and they made good adjustments throughout the race," Reutimann said. "I had to run the top, but we were making good progress."

During the first round of pit stops, the 12 car took only minor adjustments, but had trouble with the car in front of them blocking them in. Reutimann left pit road 21st, but again, climbed to 13th by the time the red flag was waved on lap 39.

"The guys on the team did a good job all weekend," said Crew Chief Butch Hylton. "We have the makings of a good race team. They worked well on the pit stops and were able to overcome some problems that weren't of their own making."

As the race went on, the car began to lose grip and Reutimann was having problems running on the bottom of the track, but was able to pick up positions as he ran the high line. By lap 84, the 12 car was in the top-10 and on lap 110, when the field was coming down to take the green flag, Reutimann continued to run tenth. However, on lap 111, as the No. 12 car was heading into Turn 1, the right front tire was cut, sending Reutimann into the wall.