Reed Sorenson News

Lowe’s Motor Speedway testing – over:

Lowe’s Motor Speedway testing – over:

May 3, 2006
so far today, #41-Reed Sorenson wrecked, backing into the wall hard and #12-Ryan Newman spun, but didn't hit anything. #9-Kasey Kahne received medical clearance Wednesday morning and is testing his #9 Dodge Dealers UAW-Dodge at Lowes Motor Speedway. "I feel great"

Elledge Extends Contract with Ganassi:

Elledge Extends Contract with Ganassi:

April 26, 2006
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today Crew Chief Jimmy Elledge has signed a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Elledge is currently the crew chief for NASCAR NEXTEL Cup rookie Reed Sorenson and the #41 Target team. "Jimmy

Rumblings – Race Notes – Phoenix:

Rumblings – Race Notes – Phoenix:

April 22, 2006
It what turned out to be a "fuelish" event tonight at Phoenix International Raceway, Kevin Harvick passed Greg Biffle on lap 303 and led the final 10 circuits to capture the Subway Fresh 500....with probably only a little gas to spare. Harvick got the weekend sweep

#40 Crew Chief change? UPDATE:

#40 Crew Chief change? UPDATE:

April 17, 2006
hearing that Steve Lane has taken over crew chiefing the #40 Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge for rookie driver David Stremme, no word on plans to crew chief Jeff Vandermoss who was the crew chief. Vandermoss moves over to the #41 Target team and driver Reed Sorenson as the

Sorenson Faces Penalty: UPDATE 2 No:

Sorenson Faces Penalty: UPDATE 2 No:

April 11, 2006
Reed Sorenson faces a possible points penalty for intentionally bringing out a caution in the O'Reilly 300 Busch Series race Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. NASCAR threw the caution for a piece of roll bar padding from Sorenson's car that was on the track and sent

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

Richmond NEXTEL Cup Series Testing, April 11-13:

April 10, 2006
the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will take their turn for three consecutive days of testing starting Tuesday, April 11. Below is the tentative schedule of when the drivers expect to test at Richmond International Raceway. Testing each day will run from 9:00am to

Ramblings – Texas:

Ramblings – Texas:

April 7, 2006
Kasey Kahne went out late today and snatched the Bud Pole away from J. J. Yeley for Sunday's Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Kasey blistered a lap of 28.374 (190.315 mph) to become our first two-timer of the season (pole-wise) and take down his 8th

Rookie News and Notes – Post-Martinsville/Pre-Texas:

Rookie News and Notes – Post-Martinsville/Pre-Texas:

April 7, 2006
Reed Sorenson was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the April 2 DIRECTV 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Sorenson finished 12th and took top Raybestos Rookie honors for the second time this season and twice in the last three races. J.J. Yeley led the Martinsville race

Martinsville Race Notes:

Martinsville Race Notes:

April 2, 2006
• Tony Stewart won the DIRECTV 500 at Martinsville Speedway, scoring his 25th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 254th career start. • Stewart’s last victory came at Watkins Glen last August, 20 races ago. • Stewart scored his second Martinsville victory. His

Rumblings – Martinsville:

Rumblings – Martinsville:

April 2, 2006
Tony Stewart led the most laps (five times for 288 circuits), then held off Jeff Gordon for a three lap sprint (after a late red flag) to take today's DIRECTV 500 at Martinsville Speedway. In a caution filled race (we had 16 of 'em) Stewart grabs his second win at

Busch Teams to Test at Richmond: UPDATE 4:

Busch Teams to Test at Richmond: UPDATE 4:

March 30, 2006
NASCAR Busch Series testing for the May 5, 2006 Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI at Richmond International Raceway will take place Tuesday, March 28 - Thursday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Drivers currently scheduled to participate: March 28-29: #00 Johnny

Rusty to help with COT test at Bristol UPDATE 2 no Rusty:

Rusty to help with COT test at Bristol UPDATE 2 no Rusty:

March 25, 2006
Rusty Wallace has been asked by NASCAR officials to help with the development of the new car [COT - Car of Tomorrow]. Wallace is scheduled to drive one at an upcoming Bristol test session scheduled for March 27, the day after the Nextel Cup race. Wallace knows the

Rookie News and Notes:

Rookie News and Notes:

March 23, 2006
Reed Sorenson was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 20 Golden Corral 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Sorenson finished 10th, his first top-10 finish in six NEXTEL Cup Series starts and took top rookie honors for the first time this season. The finish was

Rumblings – Atlanta:

Rumblings – Atlanta:

March 21, 2006
a day late but Kasey Kahne certainly wasn't a dollar short today at Atlanta Motor Speedway as he captured the Golden Corral 500 by daylight. Kasey's win from the pole (he's the first driver to do that since Matt Kenseth accomplished that feat at Bristol last August

Tough Day for Crew Members at Atlanta:

Tough Day for Crew Members at Atlanta:

March 21, 2006
As #41-Reed Sorenson exited the pits after a stop during a caution period on lap 190, his #41 Dodge struck John Slusher, the catch-can holder for Robby Gordon's #7 crew. Slusher lay on his back on pit road while being treated. He was taken by ambulance to the track