Braun Racing, Sorensen's ride this year is a part time Cup effort in 48th place, while the 83 car even with the lackluster results of Mears is 25th. So it gives Sorensen a guaranteed start, and an opportunity to show if he should be back in Cup full time. Almost a can't lose situation, if he doesn't excell, well the 83 hasn't been that good anyway, if he picks up the average finish position, he gets the credit.