When Dale Jr. strapped into the No. 88 Chevrolet for his final Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami on November 19, 2017, he wasn’t focused on winning but on savoring the moment. He said, “I want to run all the laps and finish the race. And I want to have a good time doing it.” A leaky tire left him 25th, but the finish didn’t matter; what stuck was the way he laughed, hugged his crew, and let the weight off his shoulders. However, not every driver gets the same blissful exit. An exhibit, you may ask? That’s David Reutimann.

His final bow in the NASCAR Cup Series came at Richmond’s Toyota Owners 400 in 2014, where he piloted the No. 35 Ford for Front Row Motorsports and ultimately finished 29th. Since hanging up his helmet, Reutimann walked away entirely, not just from driving but from wa

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