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Reed Sorenson

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Full Name: Bradley Reed Sorenson Date of Birth: February 5, 1986 Birth place: Peachtree City, Georgia Resides: Statesville, North Carolina Birth Parents: Brad and Becky Sorenson Siblings: older sister Ashley Favorite Food: Mexican Favorite Candy: Skittles Pets: 2 dogs, Brutus and Zoey Marital Status: single Favorite Cartoon as a kid: Bugs Bunny Favorite Ice cream flavor: Strawberry Favorite Superhero: Superman First Car: 2000 Chevy Silverado truck


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To say that 23-year-old Reed Sorenson is an accomplished racer, especially for his age, is somewhat of an understatement. Ever since Reed has been behind the wheel, he has been racing and beating drivers much older than him, many times racers old enough to be his father. So when, at the age of 17, Reed won the coveted American Speed Association Rookie of the Year title in 2003 (the youngest driver to ever win that honor), it was just another giant stepping stone toward a very bright future for the Georgia native.Then came the 2004 season... the biggest of Reed's career.Not only did the 19-year-old graduate from Woodward Academy in Atlanta, but he also took huge strides in his racing career.Reed returned to the American Speed Association and was a championship contender all year long. In fact, heading into the last race, it appeared Reed would have the ASA Championship locked up had he not fallen the innocent victim of someone else's accident. But not to take away from the year Reed had in ASA, he collected his first career ASA win, in what might have been the biggest event of the year - ASA's debut at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.However, ASA was just the tip of the iceberg in 2004. "Dad has been with me every step of the way in my racing career, from Quarter Midgets to the present."Growing up, Reed watched his father race on most weekends. Sorenson got a rush out of the engines revving, the high speeds and the competition at the track. It seemed only natural for him to follow in his father's footsteps.Reed's trek up the racing ladder began when he was only six-years-old when he began in the Quarter Midget Division. He won nine Southeastern championships before being crowned the National Champion in 1997.During his time in Quarter Midgets, he earned more than 250 checkered flags and scored 15 different track records throughout the country. In 1996 he set fast time qualifying records at both the East and West National events.Then it was on to Legends, where Sorenson prevailed. In five full seasons of competition in the Legends Series, Reed compiled one of the most impressive records in series history. It included 84 wins, 152 top five and 166 top 10 finishes in 183 starts. At the same time, he became the only Legends competitor to ever score a record $12,000 purse in consecutive Superbowl events in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, Reed began his run at ASA by competing in eight events and finishing in the top-10 an impressive seven times. Reed also competed in six Southern All Start Late Model races, racking up three wins and four top-five finishes.“Buddy Baker (one of NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers and TV commentator) and I knew right when he began racing ASA that this kid was going to be good,” said SPEED Channel motorsports commentator Bob Dillner. “He has a knack for adapting to any racetrack. The key to Reed is that at just an early age, he already has the patience and poise of a 25-year veteran.”Reed ran for Rookie of the Year honors with ASA in 2003 and recorded seven top-five and 14 top-10 finishes in 17 races. He finished fourth in the final ASA National standings and won the $50,000 Rookie of the Year prize.

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Braun Goes Sprint Cup Racing With Sorenson

Braun Goes Sprint Cup Racing With Sorenson Written by Lindsey Marks    Friday, 15 January 2010 11:13 NASCAR driver Reed Sorens...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:32:00 GMT

NASCAR Driver Keeps Teen Drivers Safe

NASCAR Driver Keeps Teen Drivers SafeFriday, May 15, 2009filed under: teen How do we keep our teens safe behind the wheel? Reed Sorenson's mom, Becky, has the answer. Getty ImagesWith automobile accid...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Reed Sorenson, Kasey Kahne and Becky Sorenson have partnered with Allstate

Reed Sorenson, Kasey Kahne and Becky Sorenson have partnered with Allstate  Reed Sorenson and mom to talk teen driving with Atlanta high school students Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of fatality amo...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:19:00 GMT

Reed Sorenson: NASCAR's Diamond In The Rough?

Reed Sorenson: NASCAR's Diamond In The Rough? by Jen Preston Twenty-three-year-old, Reed Sorenson, hasn't had the successful Cup career he dreamed about growing up in Peachtree City, Georgia.Signed by...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Young Sorenson takes over No. 43

Young Sorenson takes over No. 43 By Mark DeCotis DAYTONA BEACH  Since 1993, the list of drivers who have taken the wheel of the famed No. 43 Petty Enterprises Dodge is long but not always distinguish...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:13:00 GMT

NASCAR crew learns what drives basic training success

..NASCAR crew learns what drives basic training success  by Patrick Desmond 37th Training Wing Public Affairs   2/10/2009 - LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS)  -- NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson, who d...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:02:00 GMT

NASCAR Driver Reed Sorenson Takes Off Flying

NASCAR Driver Reed Sorenson Takes Off Flying ..RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas  Capt. Dustin Ripley, an F-15 pilot with the 95th Fighter Squadron, gave NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson the ride of his life...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:30:00 GMT

Georgias Reed Sorenson Faces High Expectations in the Kings No. 43

Georgias Reed Sorenson Faces High Expectations in the Kings No. 43by Marcy Scott  HAMPTON, Ga. -- When Atlanta Motor Speedway president and general manager Ed Clark talked to Georgia native Reed Sor...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:28:00 GMT

Air Forces NASCAR driver goes for a ride

Air Forces NASCAR driver goes for a rideBy WILL HOBSON / News Herald WriterTYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE  NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson is accustomed to driving 200 miles per hour. On Friday, he broke 800 mp...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:34:00 GMT

NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson, crew chief visit base, fly F-15

NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson, crew chief visit base, fly F-15Tyndall Air Force Base is hosting Reed Sorenson, driver of the No. 43 NASCAR and Mike Shiplett, No. 43 Crew Chief, Jan 22 and 23 to give the...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:29:00 GMT