Reutimann gets extension with Waltrip Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -NASCAR driver David Reutimann has signed a contract extension with Michael Waltrip Racing that will keep him in the No. 00 Toyota through the 2012 Cup season.

Reutimann, who picked up the second Cup victory of his career at Chicago two weeks ago, called the deal a relief. The 40-year-old had been driving for MWR on a year-to-year basis.

Aaron's Inc. will continue to be the car's primary sponsor, picking up at least 30 races in each of the next two seasons. Aaron's also holds an option for 2013.

Reutimann is 15th in the points standings heading into Sunday's race at Indianapolis as he attempts to make the top-12 cutoff for NASCAR's playoffs for the first time.