Reed Sorenson to sub for injured Michael Annett
Tuesday, Mar. 05, 2013
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, Danny Efland, driver of the #4 Flex Seal Chevrolet, Jamie Dick, driver of the #55 Viva Motorsports Chevrolet, Michael Annett, driver of the #43 Pilot Ford, Johanna Long, driver of the #70 Foretravel Chevrolet, Mike Bliss, driver of the #19 G-Oil Ford, and Hal Martin, driver of the #44 American Custom Yachts Toyota, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Reed Sorenson will fill in for NASCAR Nationwide Series team driver Michael Annett, who was injured in a crash at Daytona International Speedway and had to undergo surgery for a fractured and dislocated sternum.
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 four wins, 38 top-five 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. 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."
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