Target Corp: NASCAR Racing

Sorenson Relegated to 36th at Bristol Motor Speedway

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:03:33 GMT

While marked in the 24th position, the 22-year-old was collected in a multi-car accident on lap 216. The incident caused extensive damage to the right-front side of the TUMS Dodge.

CGRFS Bristol Motor Speedway Advance Notes

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:34:30 GMT

Reed Sorenson is looking to improve upon his Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) stats. His best finish in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) competition was last August when he scored a 15th-place finish (started 29th).

Sorenson Finishes 33rd at Michigan International Speedway

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:29:32 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Dodge battled for 200 laps in the NASCAR Sprint Cup (NSCS) event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) Sunday afternoon. Sorenson took the checkered in 32nd place, two laps down from the race winner Carl Edwards.

Sorenson Posts 31st Place Finish at Watkins Glen

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:04:58 GMT

Watkins Glen, N.Y. (August 10, 2008) – Reed Sorenson, driver of the No. 41 Target Dodge, finished 31st at Watkins Glen International on Sunday afternoon. In an eventful race, Sorenson was running on the lead lap as the checkered flag waved despite being...

Fuel Mileage Race Results in 35th-place Finish for Sorenson

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:03:24 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Team had their hands full for 200 laps, battling both weather conditions and a tight race car at Pocono Raceway.

Sorenson Posts Top-20 Finish at the Brickyard

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:53 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Team survived the tire wear issues in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) event at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon with a 17th-place finish.

Sorenson's Top-Five Weekend at Gateway comes to Screeching Halt on Lap 116

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:18:37 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 40 Fastenal Dodge Team came to Gateway International Raceway this past weekend to defend their 2007 victory at the 1.25-mile oval.

Sorenson Finishes 31st at Chicagoland Speedway

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:28:34 GMT

Concord, N.C. (July 14, 2008) – Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target/Maxwell House Dodge battled for 400 miles in the NASCAR Sprint Cup event under the lights at Chicagoland Speedway Saturday night. Sorenson took the checkered in 31st-place, one lap down...

Sorenson and Team Finish 22nd at Daytona International Speedway

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:17:02 GMT

Reed Sorenson drove his Polaroid Dodge to a 22nd-place finish at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) Saturday night in the halfway mark of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) season.

CGRFS Daytona International Speedway Advance Notes

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:11:02 GMT

This Friday, July 4, NASCAR fans and Target customers in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area will have the opportunity to meet Reed Sorenson and enjoy a free Ball Park Frank during their Fourth of July lunch hour. The NSCS driver will be on site at the Target store located on 2380 West International Speedway Boulevard (The store is directly across the street from Daytona International Speedway)

Solid Weekend for Sorenson and the Target Team Results in Top-10 Finish

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:45:15 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Team had a solid weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with a sixth-place finish after heavy rain ended the race early on Sunday afternoon.

CGRFS New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Advance Notes

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:31:56 GMT

This week will be Dario Franchitti’s first start at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) in the Sprint Cup Series. So far this season, Franchitti has an average start of 30.28 and an average finish of 35.85 at tracks where he was making his first NASCAR Cup series start.

Pruett's Solid Run Ends with Late-Race Incident

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:25:36 GMT

Scott Pruett and the Target team put themselves in position to earn a solid finish in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, but a late-race incident relegated the team to a 38th-place finish.

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Partners with Activision and Target to Spsonsor No. 40 Dodge

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:44:49 GMT

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today it has partnered with Activision and its long-time sponsor Target to have Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith® on Dario Franchitti’s No. 40 Dodge

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Partners with Activision and Target to Sponsor No. 40 Dodge

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:42:38 GMT

Activision’s Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith® to be Primary Sponsor on Dario Franchitti’s No. 40 Dodge at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. (June 18, 2008) – Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today it has partnered with Activision...

Sorenson Finishes 34th at Michigan International Speedway

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:09:32 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Dodge battled for 400 miles in the NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) Sunday afternoon. Sorenson took the checkered in 34th-place, three laps down from the race winner, Earnhardt Jr.

CGRFS Michigan International Speedway and Kentucky Speedway

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:22:09 GMT

This weekend marks Franchitti’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Michigan International Speedway. However, this is not Franchitti’s first time at the track. He has made four previous IndyCar starts there between 2004 and 2007. His average start at the track in the IRL is 6.5, which includes a first-place starting position in 2007.

Handling Issues Relegates Sorenson to 33rd-Place Finish

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:17:47 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Team had their hands full for 200 laps, battling handling issues in the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. The Target driver managed to cross the finish line 33rd at the 2.5-mile tri-oval Sunday afternoon.

Sorenson Finishes 26th at the Monster Mile

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:34:46 GMT

Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target Dodge team finished 26th after starting 42nd in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the "Monster Mile."

CGRFS Dover International Raceway Advance Notes

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:14:54 GMT

Mayfield will fill in for Franchitti this weekend at Dover. The last time Mayfield competed at Dover was this same race last year, piloting the No. 36 Toyota for Bill Davis Racing where he started 20th and finished 38th...

Sorenson and the Target Dodge Finish 22nd at LMS

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:35:07 GMT

Reed Sorenson drove his No. 41 Target Doge to a 22nd-place finish at Lowe’s Motor Speedway (LMS) Sunday night in the 12th and longest NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race of the season.

Chip Ganassi Racing Teams Partner With Nintendo and Target to Sponsor 1,100 Miles of auto racing over Memorial Day Weekend

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:47:46 GMT

Nintendo's Wii Fit To Be Primary Sponsor on Alex Lloyd’s No. 16 Dallara Honda in the Indianapolis 500 and the Team’s No. 40 Dodge in the Coke 600

Darlington Raceway Too Tough to Tame for Sorenson and Target Team

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:22:45 GMT

Results from Darlington Raceway 1. Kyle Busch, No. 18 Toyota 23. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Wrigley’s™ Big Red® Dodge 32. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 34. Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Dodge Challenger Darlington, S.C. (May 12, 2008)...

CGRFS Darlington Raceway Advance Notes

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:33:20 GMT

Former CGRFS driver and NASCAR Veteran Sterling Marlin will drive the No. 40 Dodge Challenger in this Saturday night’s NSCS 367-lap event at Darlington Raceway, while its full-time driver Dario ranchitti continues to recover from a race injury he received...

Sorenson's Day Ends Before it Begins at Talladega Superspeedway, Finishes 43rd

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:33:23 GMT

Engine problems resulted in a 43rd-place finish for Reed Sorenson and his Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) No. 41 Polaroid team at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday afternoon.

Target Dodge Parks Early at PIR, Finishes 42nd

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:31:07 GMT

The Target Team’s eighth start of the 2008 season was looking promising in the early running of the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR)...

CGRFS Phoenix International Raceway Advance Notes

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:42:21 GMT

Sweet Ride, Franchitti: This weekend the bright and fun yellow color of Wrigley’s™ Juicy Fruit® will adorn the No. 40 CGRFS Dodge. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company became a CGRFS partner in 2007, serving as a primary sponsor in the NNS and NSCS. This year Wrigley has been serving as a primary partner sponsoring Juan Pablo Montoya and the No. 42 CGRFS NSCS team. This will be Franchitti’s first time representing the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company which is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of chewing gum.

Team Target Finishes 24th at TMS

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:14:04 GMT

Results from Samsung 500 – Texas Motor Speedway 1. Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford 19. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge 24. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge FORT WORTH, Texas (April 6, 2008) – Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Target...

CGRFS Texas Motor Speedway Advance Notes

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:17:13 GMT

Franchitti still has the lead in the NSCS Raybestos Rookie of the Year race, but is now tied with Regan Smith.

Sorenson Finishes 36th at Martinsville

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:38:55 GMT

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 30, 2008) – The No. 41 Target team and Reed Sorenson overcame multiple hurdles Sunday at Martinsville Speedway to make it to the finish line in the Goody’s Cool Orange 500. The biggest setback of the day came on lap 387 when...

Martinsville Speedway Advance Notes

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:42:43 GMT

Franchitti is still leading the Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings in the NSCS (50-49 over Regan Smith). He also leads the rookie class in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) 58-52 over his fellow rookie CGRFS teammate Bryan Clauson.

Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:49:31 GMT

Did you know Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. employs more open wheel champions and Indianapolis 500 winners than any other team in racing? Three of Ganassi’s drivers, Juan Pablo Montoya NASCAR), Dan Wheldon (IndyCar) and Dario Franchitti (NASCAR), all have Indy 500’s under their belts.

Sorenson Finishes 31st at Bristol Motor Speedway

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:08:42 GMT

Results from Bristol Motor Speedway 1. Jeff Burton, No. 31 Chevrolet 15. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge 31. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 36. Dario Franchitti, No. 40 The Hartford Dodge BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 17, 2008)-Chip...

Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:46:21 GMT

In last weekend’s NNS race at Las Vegas, Franchitti scored a NASCAR career best finish of sixth in the No. 40 Fastenal Dodge, topping his previous best finish of 20th earlier this season at Daytona. The result moved him up eight places in the NNS standings from 17th to ninth.

Sorenson Rolls to an 18th-Place Finish at Las Vegas

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:12:37 GMT

Results from UAW Dodge 400 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway 1. Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford 18. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 19. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge 33. Dario Franchitti, No. 40 Target Dodge LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Mar....

Sorenson Gets Collected in Lap 21 Accident at California, Goes on to Finish 37th

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:37:22 GMT

Results from Auto Club 500 – Auto Club Speedway of Southern California 1. Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford 20. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Juicy Fruit Dodge 32. Dario Franchitti, No. 40 Target Dodge 37. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Energizer® e2® Lithium Dodge FONTANA,...

California Speedway Advance

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:59:59 GMT

Late Late Show: On Wednesday, Franchitti was a guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS. Tom Selleck and Ziggy Marley joined him on the show. Franchitti toured the LA market earlier in the week and also made a stop on The Best Damn Sports Show Period as part of a media tour on behalf of NASCAR Cup Series title sponsor, Sprint.

Sorenson Finishes Fifth in 50th Running of the Daytona 500

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:46:16 GMT

Results from Daytona 500 – Daytona International Speedway 1. Ryan Newman, No. 12 Dodge 5. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 32. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge 33. ...

Daytona 500 Advance

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:31:36 GMT

History Maker: Franchitti will become the first European driver in the 59-year history of NASCAR to join the series full time, running for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year title along with an assortment of NASCAR Nationwide Series races.

Sorenson Second in First of Two Gatorade Duels

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:44:31 GMT

Results from First Gatorade Duel – Daytona International Speedway 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 88 Chevrolet 2. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 3. Ryan Newman, No. 12 Dodge 7. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge...

Sorenson Finishes Fifth in First-Career Bud Shootout

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:37:53 GMT

Results from Budweiser Shootout – Daytona International Speedway 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 88 Chevrolet 2. Tony Stewart, No. 20 Toyota 3. Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Chevrolet 5. Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge DAYTONA...

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates’ Media Day Has International Flair

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:59:19 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. (January 21, 2008)-Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates' portion of NASCAR's Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour took a unique, international approach today as the team's full driver lineup was unveiled at the Embassy Suites in Concord,...

Steve Hmiel - Manager of Competition, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:08:10 GMT

Personal Statistics Birth Date: December 14, 1953 Birthplace: Syracuse, N.Y. Residence: Pleasant Garden, N.C. Marital Status: Married to Lisa Children: Shane and Tyler Biography Steve Hmiel joined Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates...

Reed Sorenson 2008 Biography

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:52:44 GMT

Since being promoted to full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup driver by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) in 2006, Reed Sorenson has set his sights on becoming a series standout in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS).

Tony Glover - Team Manager, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:52:44 GMT

Personal Statistics Birth Date: April 17, 1957 Birthplace: Kingsport, Tenn. Residence: Mooresville, N.C. Marital Status: Married to Christy Children: Brittany and Ashton Honors 1991...

John Fernandez - Managing Director, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:52:44 GMT

Personal Statistics Birth Date: December 12, 1948 Birthplace: Gloversville, N.Y. Residence: Mooresville, N.C. Marital Status: Married to Donna Children: Jessica and Jonathan Biography John Fernandez had impressive employment credentials...

Sorenson Finishes 22nd in Season Finale at Homestead

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:49:59 GMT

Homestead, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2007) – Lack of rear grip, or no forward bite, was Reed Sorenson and the Target team’s nemesis in the final NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race of the 2007 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After starting 27th, Sorenson battled...

Homestead Advance

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:20:17 GMT

Sorenson will be attending the BeLive Charity Gala, hosted by Connie and Juan Pablo Montoya, on Thurs., Nov. 15 at Karu & Y Restaurante in the Miami (Fla.) Arts District.

Sorenson Finishes 19th at Phoenix

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:11:15 GMT

Avondale, Ariz. (Nov. 11, 2007) – Reed Sorenson and the Target team fought a finicky race car for 312-laps of competition at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). After starting 25th and moving inside of the top 20 with relative ease, Sorenson and...

Phoenix Advance

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:14:15 GMT

Target team transport driver Brian Darr is a native of Arizona, hailing from Tempe. Darr joined CGRFS this season and previously worked with Andretti-Green Racing.

Mid-Race Accident Takes Sorenson and Target Team Out of Contention in Texas

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:42:18 GMT

Fort Worth, Texas (Nov. 4, 2007) – Driving the same car he scored his career-best finish with at Atlanta Motor Speedway the week prior, Reed Sorenson was poised to place inside of the top five for the second-consecutive week at Texas Motor Speedway. ...