Reed Sorenson News

BofA boosts its NASCAR incentives:

BofA boosts its NASCAR incentives:

January 23, 2008
A sharp drop in profits isn't keeping Bank of America from pursuing NASCAR fans as new customers. The Charlotte-based bank on Tuesday announced it was more than doubling the number of drivers featured in race-themed accounts. The bank also will boost its NASCAR rewards

Tire issues at Daytona:

Tire issues at Daytona:

January 9, 2008
#99-Carl Edwards told reporters tire blistering appeared to be an issue with the new race car on Tuesday. Edwards said his Ford experienced blistering with its right front Goodyear tire. #5-Casey Mears blew a right front tire before his Hendrick Motorsports Chevy car

SPEEDs – Day 2 PM:

SPEEDs – Day 2 PM:

January 8, 2008
#96A-Yeley took over the leader board Tuesday afternoon as drafting practice started. Speeds only jumped up just under 3mph, with Yeley running 187.359mph, #2B-Busch was 2nd fastest, followed by #18B-Busch, #78B-Nemechek and #17A-Kenseth. 45 cars practiced.(NASCAR

Fastenal to Ganassi? UPDATE 2:

Fastenal to Ganassi? UPDATE 2:

November 20, 2007
hearing that Fastenal will sponsor the Nationwide series car for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates with Dario Franchitti driving.(11-17- 2007) UPDATE: hearing that Fastenal Company [which formerly sponsored the #18 Bobby Hamliton Racing CTS team] has signed a

Fastenal to sponsor Ganassi Racing/Sorenson/Franchitti? UPDATE:

Fastenal to sponsor Ganassi Racing/Sorenson/Franchitti? UPDATE:

November 20, 2007
hearing that Fastenal Company [which formerly sponsored the #18 Bobby Hamliton Racing CTS team] has signed a deal to sponsor Dario Franchitti and the #40 Dodge in the 2008 Nationwide [was Busch] Series. Fastenal will also sponsor Reed Sorenson in a few select Sprint

Sorenson helps raise over $75k for charity:

Sorenson helps raise over $75k for charity:

November 2, 2007
Coming off of his career best Nextel Cup Series finish with a third-place effort at his hometown track Atlanta Motor Speedway, Reed Sorenson has something else to be proud of as well. During the course of the week, he helped generate over $75,000 dollars to be donated

Sorenson’s Team Collects Pit Crew Win at Atlanta:

Sorenson’s Team Collects Pit Crew Win at Atlanta:

November 1, 2007
Reed Sorenson's over-the-wall crew collected the Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge during Sunday's Nextel Cup event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the second pit crew win of the season for Sorenson's team. The #41 crew, out of the Chip Ganassi Racing

Atlanta Speedway – Fast Facts

Atlanta Speedway – Fast Facts

October 28, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Pep Boys Auto 500, his 31st victory in 216 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his eighth victory and 21st top-10 finish in 2007. This is his third sweep of the season (Richmond, Martinsville and Atlanta and his third time to post back-to-

Rumblings – Atlanta

Rumblings – Atlanta

October 28, 2007
Things got crazy at the end of the Pep Boys Auto 507 today, Jimmie Johnson was at the right place at the right time (after a strong two-tire call by Chad Knauss)....and Johnson was rewarded with the win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Johnson ends up sweeping Atlanta (to

Special schemes for Sorenson and Stremme:

Special schemes for Sorenson and Stremme:

October 17, 2007
Target and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today that the #41 Target Dodge will feature a pink paint scheme for the next two Nextel Cup Series events to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Reed Sorenson will be running a pink #41 Dodge in this

#41 Team Penalized For Rule Violations At Talladega:

#41 Team Penalized For Rule Violations At Talladega:

October 9, 2007
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the #41 team that competes in the Nextel Cup Series, as a result of rule violations found last Sunday in post-race inspection at Talladega Superspeedway. The #41 Dodge, driven by Reed Sorenson, was found to be in violation of

Sorenson in for Steve Wallace at Lowes:

Sorenson in for Steve Wallace at Lowes:

October 4, 2007
In an effort to assist their team's driver and vehicle development processes, Rusty Wallace Racing officials announced that Reed Sorenson, will pilot the team's # 66 HomeLife Communities Dodge in next weekend's Dollar General 300 in Charlotte. The event will be Sorenson

Rumblings – Kansas:

Rumblings – Kansas:

September 30, 2007
It was almost as if this race took all day to run.....and confusion reigned supreme at the end. I don't know how you can have a winner sitting in the grass on the frontstretch (presumably with the engine not running....whether there was any fuel left is open to discussion

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

September 16, 2007
Clint Bowyer gets his first-ever Nextel Cup victory today in the Sylvania 300 at New Hamphshire International Speedway....and a more boring race you may never see! I guess this race was really over on Friday when Bowyer grabbed the pole, cause there sure wasn't any

Talladega Test notes:

Talladega Test notes:

September 11, 2007
A one-inch restrictor plate is being used for this week's test, and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby said a final decision on plate size has yet to be made. "We're working really hard to stay with the one-inch plate, he said. Overall speeds will ultimately