Beringer Vineyards, Braun extend N'wide partnership

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Braun Racing announced Friday the return of Beringer Vineyards to their sponsor lineup for the 2009 Nationwide Series season. California based Beringer Vineyards will serve as the primary sponsor of Braun Racing's No. 10 Toyota driven by David Reutimann in four Nationwide Series races in 2009.

Beringer Vineyards had their first taste of NASCAR sponsorship in 2007 when they served as the primary sponsor of the No.10 Braun Racing entry in one Nationwide Series event. Last season, they expanded their marketing partnership with Braun Racing to three events as primary sponsor with driver Kyle Busch behind the wheel.

Reutimann

Reutimann, who will pilot the No.10 at Auto Club Speedway in February, Texas Motor Speedway in April, Michigan International Speedway in August and Phoenix International Raceway in November, has been a familiar face in the Nationwide Series since 2002. In 101 series starts, the Zephyrhills, Fla., native has collected one win (Memphis 2007), 15 top-five and 34 top-10 finishes as well as three poles. Currently, Reutimann drives full time for Michael Waltrip Racing in the Cup Series, piloting the No. 00 Toyota.

"David Reutimann is an extremely talented driver, having finished as high as second in the Nationwide Series standings in 2007 and seventh last season," said Barry Sheridan, vice president of marketing for Beringer Vineyards. "We feel very fortunate to have him represent Beringer Vineyards during the 2009 racing season. With a talent like him behind the wheel, we look forward to watching the Beringer Camry running up front and competing for wins."

Reutimann is pleased to have the opportunity to carry the Beringer Vineyards colors and to be able to continue competing in the Nationwide Series, if only on a limited basis.

"I am thankful to have the opportunity to join forces with Braun Racing and Beringer Vineyards during the 2009 season in the Nationwide Series," Reutimann said. "Braun Racing is a top-notch organization in the Nationwide Series, something I know very well having competed against them the last couple of years. I look forward to working with them next season and competing to give Beringer their first win as a primary sponsor in the Nationwide Series."