2011 Nationwide Championship Contender Reed Sorenson to Drive for Penske Racing?

NASCAR Racing has taken a turn for the worse with sponsorship dollars on a sharp decline. We have already seen Todd Bodine, the 2006 and 2010 Camping World Truck Series Champion, in jeopardy of not being able to run the entire 2011 schedule because of sponsorship shortfalls. In order to defend his championship, his No. 30 Germain Racing Toyota Tundra had to merge with the No. 5 Randy Moss Motorsports entry. NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Reed Sorenson was dismissed by Turner Motorsports this week, in a move that has surprised many within the sport. What were the reasons behind this move? Was it Dollar General's sponsorship, which is rumored to be leaving Turner Motorsports in 2012? Is Turner's financial obligation overextend...

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