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2010 NNS Reed Sorenson - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR

No. 32 Dollar General Toyota

Phoenix International Raceway

WYPALL 200

November 13, 2010

Notes of Interest:

• Reed Sorenson is set to make his seventh NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). In his six previous starts, he has started in the top-10 three times. He has two top-five and four top-10 finishes, with his best finish of second coming in April, 2006. He has an average starting position of 10.5 and an average finishing position of 10.7 at the one-mile track.
• By the numbers at PIR! Sorenson ranks in the top-10 in several Loop Data categories.  These categories include:  Average Running Position (10^th), Fastest Drivers Early in a Run (9^th), Laps in the Top-15 (9^th), Passes in Turn Three (6^th) and Quality Passes (7^th).
• Turner Motorsports 2011 plans announced… Last weekend, Turner Motorsports announced that its driver line-up for the 2011 season will include the return of a number of familiar faces such as Kasey Kahne, Reed Sorenson, Jason Leffler, James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael and USAC superstar, Brad Sweet. The team has also added NASCAR Nationwide Series standout, Justin Allgaier, to their stable of drivers. Turner Motorsports will continue their relationship with General Motors and the Chevrolet brand and has created alliances with Hendrick Motorsports, who will provide engine support for both its NNS and NCWTS programs, Kevin Harvick Inc. for body and aero support, and Earnhardt Technology Group for drive train and suspension technology assistance. The team will field three full-time entries in both the NCWTS and NNS.
• Chassis #43 celebrates its one year birthday at PIR! The Dollar General team will unload chassis #043 this weekend at Phoenix. The car made its track debut in November, 2009 at PIR where Sorenson started ninth and finished third. This chassis was last raced at Gateway International Raceway in July, where it finished second. It previously saw track time this season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June (eighth), Richmond in April (eighth) and Phoenix in April (12^th). Sorenson has been the only driver to pilot chassis #43.
• The No. 32 Dollar General team is currently SIXTH in the NNS owner’s point standings.

Sorenson on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:

“Phoenix is a lot of fun to race at. It’s fast and flat, and there is usually a lot of excitement when an accident happens. It definitely keeps a driver on his toes. I think the key to running well here begins with starting as close to the front as possible.”

Sorenson on returning to Phoenix with the Dollar General team:

“The Dollar General team and I had a really good run here last fall. We ran the same car then that we’re bringing this weekend. That race, it handled nearly perfect. With two races left in the season, I think we are really clicking as a team. We have a lot of momentum going into Phoenix and I think this weekend we’ll have another solid performance and hopefully, bring home a win!”

Sorenson on returning to Turner Motorsports for 2011:

“Last week we announced that I’ll be returning to Turner Motorsports next year. I’m really excited to be back and can’t wait to run for the 2011 Nationwide Series Driver Championship. With the tools that Mr. Turner has put into place for next year, I think all of the Turner teams will be really strong and able to contend for the win every week. The Nationwide Series is going to be a lot of fun to drive in next year. I think the level of competition will be very high and you should see a lot of exciting races.”

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- Braun Racing/Turner Motorsports, Press Release