Finally, I have a weekend off! As excited as I am to get back in the Dollar General Toyota, I have to admit that it is going to be really nice to be home for weekend. The weather is supposed to be great in North Carolina, so I’m looking forward to spending some time outside with the dogs. The weather will be a nice change after the cold and rain we’ve faced on the road so far this season. ... more.

Sorry this is a couple of days late this week. I just got back from Las Vegas. I came home on the red eye last night. (Actually, I started writing this on the plane on my blackberry, but fell asleep before I got it finished) I was home for a couple of days this week, but they go by so fast. I spent last weekend in California with the Dollar General team. Vickers and the guys did a good job and ... more.

Hello! I am sorry that I missed writing to you guys last week. It has been a whirlwind of a season so far! I had hoped to be writing to you about making the first Sprint Cup start for Dollar General in last week’s Daytona 500, but unfortunately that will have to wait until later in the season. The team did a great job on the car! During the Gatorade Duel, we made adjustments during the firs... more.

Hello! Welcome to my new weekly blog on The Hot Lap! It is hard to believe that the 2010 season is already here. This year I am driving the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota for Braun Racing. I'm behind the wheel for 23 Nationwide races and five Sprint Cup races. The main focus for me during the off-season was getting the Cup car ready for Daytona. We feel like we have a good shot at making the ra... more.

Follow Reed Sorenson all season long on TheHotLap.com as he blogs his experiences on and off the track each week! Stay tuned, the first post is coming Feb. 5! To see Reed's latest posts, visit this link.... more.