Reed Sorenson News

Darlington Goodyear Tire Notes:

Darlington Goodyear Tire Notes:

May 11, 2007
Both the NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series will run the same combination of left- and right-side tires at Darlington this weekend . . . this is the first time that Goodyear has brought out this tire setup, and Darlington is the only track at which these tire codes

TUMs scheme for Sorenson at Texas:

TUMs scheme for Sorenson at Texas:

April 12, 2007
The #41 Dodge will take on a different look this weekend in Texas, sporting a special TUMS paint scheme. A bold, white TUMS logo will adorn the hood of the blue #41 Dodge along with brightly colored TUMS tablets covering the quarter panels and rear of Reed Sorenson

Dale Jr./DEI conracts on hold while sister is in hospital UPDATE:

Dale Jr./DEI conracts on hold while sister is in hospital UPDATE:

March 23, 2007
Negotiations to re-sign with the company his father built isn't #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s top concern at the moment. The health of his sister is. Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, who has been negotiating the new deal at Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) with her brother, is scheduled

Clauson to Make Stock Car Debut:

Clauson to Make Stock Car Debut:

March 20, 2007
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates development driver Bryan Clauson will make his stock car debut in the ARCA race Saturday at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Fla. The 17-year-old racer will pilot the #40 Memorex Dodge in his first stock car appearance,

Montoya allowed to test at Darlington Tire test:

Montoya allowed to test at Darlington Tire test:

March 18, 2007
As if the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. needed any more headaches after 39 spins and accidents last week at Las Vegas, the company got even more criticism this week when Juan Pablo Montoya was allowed to do a tire test at the Darlington Raceway. Goodyear routinely conducts

Montoya allowed to test at Darlington Tire test:

Montoya allowed to test at Darlington Tire test:

March 18, 2007
As if the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. needed any more headaches after 39 spins and accidents last week at Las Vegas, the company got even more criticism this week when Juan Pablo Montoya was allowed to do a tire test at the Darlington Raceway. Goodyear routinely conducts

Rumblings – Atlanta Race Notes:

Rumblings – Atlanta Race Notes:

March 18, 2007
Jimmie Johnson passed Tony Stewart (and crowded him a bit) with three to go today at Atlanta Motor Speedway and went on to win the Kobalt Tools 500. Coming from third on the final restart with 11 laps remaining, Johnson captured his second win in a row, his 2nd at

Goodyear tests at Darlington:

Goodyear tests at Darlington:

March 15, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon, #22-Dave Blaney and #41-Reed Sorenson tested tires at Darlington on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Sorenson's teammate, Juan Pablo Montoya, took his first laps on the track in Sorenson's car. Nextel Cup Series director John Darby said there is no problem

AMP on the #41 at Atlanta:

AMP on the #41 at Atlanta:

March 15, 2007
AMP Energy Drink will adorn the upper-rear quarter panels of the #41 Target Dodge that Reed Sorenson drives at Atlanta. AMP, a product of PepsiCo, Inc., is based on the original flavor of Mountain Dew, enhanced with energy boosting ingredients.(Chip Ganassi Racing

Rumblings – Las Vegas Race Notes:

Rumblings – Las Vegas Race Notes:

March 11, 2007
So much for all that Friday Night talk about this being a Dodge track... Jimmie Johnson dominated late after teammate Jeff Gordon controlled the middle of the race, and the Hendrick Motorsports Chevies ran one-two today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson made

Ramblings – Las Vegas Qulaifying Notes:

Ramblings – Las Vegas Qulaifying Notes:

March 9, 2007
Las Vegas Motor Speedway has new asphalt, new banking, and a new pit road.....and it's baaaaad fast. And the baaaaadest, fastest of 'em all was Kasey Kahne. Kahne tooled around in a smooth 29.212 seconds (184.856 mph)....and you know every qualifier shattered the previous

Goodyear tire testing at Darlington:

Goodyear tire testing at Darlington:

March 6, 2007
Goodyear will conduct a tire test at Darlington Raceway on March 13 and 14. The test is closed to the public. The drivers participating in the test are #24-Jeff Gordon, #22-Dave Blaney and #41-Reed Sorenson. All three teams will be bringing the Car of Tomorrow [COT

Interim Crew Chief Chip Bolin Wins Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race:

Interim Crew Chief Chip Bolin Wins Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race:

February 27, 2007
In only his second race in command of the #17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion team, interim crew chief Chip Bolin guided Matt Kenseth to a successful defense of his Auto Club 500 title and a sweep of the California Speedway race weekend. Rallying the #17 team from

Rumblings – Daytona:

Rumblings – Daytona:

February 18, 2007
Kevin Harvick passed Mark Martin as all heck was breaking loose behind them tonight and took the Daytona 505 by all of .02 seconds at the line. It was Harvick's first plate win and the 11th of his Nextel Cup career (he's now tied with Greg Biffle for 50th place on

Las Vegas Testing Day 1 Incidents:

Las Vegas Testing Day 1 Incidents:

January 29, 2007
AM: #07-Clint Bowyer's blown motor occurred in turn four as he was about to pass #36-Jeremy Mayfield. Went down low and all of a sudden it went "boom". #96-Tony Raines slammed the turn 4 wall saying his car got tight and he looped it then went along for the ride. He