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| Reed Sorenson |
Sorenson will race the
No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford beginning this week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and
remain the driver until Annett is healed and cleared by NASCAR officials to
race. Sorenson made his Nationwide Series debut in 2004 and has collected four
wins, 38 Top-5 and 85 Top-10 finishes.
"It's an
unfortunate situation for the team and Michael," said Sorenson. "I
have been to the hospital to see him and he will be fine, but it's going to
take some time to heal. As a friend for a long time, my initial reaction was
concern. I'm glad that he's recovering now."
"It was very
unexpected to get the opportunity to step in," continued Sorenson.
"The best part is that my friend, Michael, will be cheering for me and the
whole 43 Pilot Flying J team. I talked to him about it, and he really wants to
see me do well. This is a big deal for me, and I am going to make the most of
it."
The No. 43 Pilot Flying
J Ford team finished fifth in last year's point standings and now looks to
continue their hunt for the Nationwide Owner's Championship. In addition the
team wants to be prepared for when Annett is ready to return.
"It's an unfortunate
situation to have to deal with," said Director of Competition Sammy Johns.
"We had a lot of momentum from last year and we want to make sure we don't
lose that and give Michael the best situation possible when he returns
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