Reed Sorenson News

New Crew Chief for LaJoie:

New Crew Chief for LaJoie:

June 23, 2005
In its continuing effort to build a more competitive race team in NASCAR Busch Series competition, Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly announced today the hiring of a permanent Crew Chief and new Car Chief for the #34 Dollar General Chevrolets driven by Randy LaJoie.

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Milwaukee

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Milwaukee

June 23, 2005
Keller strong at The Mile Jason Keller (#35 McDonalds Ford) isnt one to show much emotion, but the NASCAR Busch Series iron man has to be excited to arrive at Milwaukee. Keller, currently 10th in the NASCAR Busch Series point standings, carries the best record among

Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

June 20, 2005
As a result, at a press conference later today Chip Ganassi will start reshaping the future of the team by formally announcing long-rumored changes that will yield Marlin's #40 Dodge to driver David Stremme. "It wasn't an easy decision, I'll tell you that," Ganassi

Edwards wins at Kentucky:

Edwards wins at Kentucky:

June 18, 2005
#60-Carl Edwards won the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway with a powerful 2-car pass to 2nd, then on the final restart, blew by #8-Martin Truex Jr. to win by about 10 car lenghts. Edwards dominated the race and led 150 of 200 laps. #2-Clint Bowyer was third, followed

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kentucky

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kentucky

June 15, 2005
Green, Wallace brothers look to compete at Kentucky A little sibling rivalry will be added to Saturday nights race at Kentucky Speedway as two sets of brothers will compete against each other in addition to the field. Two of the three racing Green brothers who hail

Sorenson to the #41? Mears to the #91? #2?

Sorenson to the #41? Mears to the #91? #2?

June 15, 2005
sources tell me it is a lock that Gannasi Busch Series driver, Reed Sorenson will drive the #41 Dodge in 2005. Where Mears will end up, last rumor had him possible at the third Evernham team #91, also hearing that Mears could end up in the #2 Penske Racing Dodge, as

Bowyer wins at Nashville:

Bowyer wins at Nashville:

June 12, 2005
#2-Clint Bowyer won the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway for his first career Busch Series win. The rain was rain-delayed a day. Points leader, #60-Carl Edwards missed the race as he was busy winning the Nextel Cup race at Pocono Raceway, Hank Parker

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE:

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE:

June 12, 2005
Ray Evernham, chief of Dodge-backed Evernham Motorsports [#9, #19, #91], says chances are "better than 50%" that he will have a third Cup team in 2006. He said he has tentative agreements with significant sponsors, and he pulled up short when asked who would drive

and More on Ganassi possible changes:

and More on Ganassi possible changes:

June 12, 2005
How big a shakeup is in the works in the Ganassi Racing camp? Busch driver David Stremme is considered the heir apparent in the #40 to replace Sterling Marlin. He could do so for the last seven races of the season, and not jeopardize his rookie status for next season

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE 2:

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE 2:

June 12, 2005
Ray Evernham, chief of Dodge-backed Evernham Motorsports [#9, #19, #91], says chances are "better than 50%" that he will have a third Cup team in 2006. He said he has tentative agreements with significant sponsors, and he pulled up short when asked who would drive

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

June 7, 2005
Nashville hub of Tennessee racing tradition Nashville has a rich racing heritage, starting with the horse track that became the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and ultimately led to the construction of the Nashville Superspeedway. The Music City Motorplex, the re-named

Ganassi Shake-up imminent? Marlin, Mears out?

Ganassi Shake-up imminent? Marlin, Mears out?

June 6, 2005
Is a shakeup in the works in the Ganassi Racing camp? Sterling Marlin still hasn't been officially told what the plans are for the #40 Dodge in 2006, but he says he's not ready to retire. "I'd like to race another two or three years and then go fishing," says Marlin

A new Pattie:

A new Pattie:

June 4, 2005
Brian and Adriene Pattie welcomed a new addition to the family on June 1st as son Brennan Paul Pattie was born, mother and son are doing well...congrats. Pattie is the crew chief for #41-Reed Sorenson.(6-4-2005)

Truex Jr. wins at Dover:

Truex Jr. wins at Dover:

June 4, 2005
Defending Busch Series Champ, #8-Martin Truex Jr. won the MBNA Racepoints 200 at Dover International Speedway for his 2nd win of 2005 and 9th of his career. #41-Reed Sorenson finished 2nd two seconds back, followed by #64-Jamie McMurray, #90-Dale Jarrett and #5-Jimmie

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

June 1, 2005
With a nickname like The Monster Mile, one wouldnt think Dover International Speedway has a soft spot for any of its competitors. But it does. Of the 111 different winners in NASCAR Busch Series history, Dover site of Saturdays MBNA RacePoints 200 holds the record