History of Kasey Kahne in Timeline
Kasey Kahne is an American professional dirt track and stock car racing driver. He currently participates part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet SS for Richard Childress Racing. Additionally, Kahne competes in High Limit Racing, driving the No. 9 sprint car for Kasey Kahne Racing, a team he owns.
13 hours ago : Kasey Kahne Misses NASCAR, Updates Future Plans, and Drives Pace Car in Texas
Kasey Kahne, a fan favorite, expressed missing NASCAR and updated future plans. He drove the pace car for the NASCAR Texas race, fueling speculation about a potential return. Kahne addressed his racing future during his Texas appearance.
1975: Reference to Richard Petty's Win
In 2005, Kasey Kahne won a race at Richmond International Raceway becoming the first Dodge to win there since Richard Petty in 1975.
April 10, 1980: Kasey Kahne's Birth
On April 10, 1980, Kasey Kenneth Kahne was born. He would grow up to become an American professional dirt track racing and stock car racing driver.
2000: Williams Grove Speedway Win
In 2000, Kasey Kahne ventured to Pennsylvania and won the season opener at Williams Grove Speedway. He was subsequently hired by Steve Lewis and named Rookie of the Year.
2002: Busch Series Debut
In 2002, Kasey Kahne made 20 starts in the Busch Series, driving the No. 98 Channellock Ford Taurus for Robert Yates Racing, with his best finish being 10th at Cabela's 250.
2002: Skagit Speedway Winner
In 2002, Kasey Kahne won the Annual Jim Raper memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway. He also holds the fastest lap record there.
2003: Replacement of Bill Elliott
At the end of the 2003 season, Kasey Kahne replaced Bill Elliott in the No. 9 Dodge for Evernham Motorsports after Elliott announced a part-time schedule starting in 2004.
2003: Second Skagit Speedway Win
In 2003, Kasey Kahne secured his second win at the Annual Jim Raper memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway, cementing his status at the track.
2003: Beginning of the 12th Man Flag Ceremony
Since 2003, the Seattle Seahawks have had a different Seattle-area sports hero and/or beloved member of the community kicking things off before every Seahawks home game.
2004: Lawsuit with Ford
In 2004, Ford filed a lawsuit against Kasey Kahne after he joined Evernham Motorsports while still under contract with Ford. The court ruled in favor of Kahne, citing a clause allowing him to seek a ride with a different manufacturer if an agreement with Ford couldn't be reached.
2004: Near Wins and Rookie of the Year
In 2004, Kasey Kahne had a strong season, nearly winning several races with five 2nd-place finishes and 13 Top 5's. He also secured four poles and won the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award, narrowly missing the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
2004: Rookie of the Year Season
In 2004, Kasey Kahne had his Rookie of the Year season in NASCAR, as highlighted in the 'Driven to Win' series in 2006.
2004: Pair of Truck Series Wins
In 2004, Kasey Kahne made two starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, winning both races at Darlington Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway, driving the No. 2 Team ASE Racing Dodge Ram for Ultra Motorsports.
2004: Full-Time Cup Series Move
In 2004, Kasey Kahne transitioned to full-time competition in the Cup Series, while also participating in 30 races for Akins in the Busch Series, ultimately finishing 13th in points.
2004: NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year
In 2004, Kasey Kahne was named the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year, an honor recognizing his outstanding performance in his first full season.
2005: First Win and Featured in NASCAR 360
In 2005, Kasey Kahne had his first win in NASCAR and was also featured in two episodes of the second season of NASCAR 360 on the FX Network.
2005: First Nextel Cup Victory
In 2005, Kasey Kahne secured his first career Nextel Cup victory in his sophomore season at the Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond International Raceway. He was also the first driver born in the 1980s to win a race in NASCAR's premier series.
2005: Appearance in 'Herbie: Fully Loaded'
In 2005, Kasey Kahne's No. 9 Dodge Dealers-sponsored car appeared in the Disney film 'Herbie: Fully Loaded', where he was one of the drivers who boxed Herbie in during the final race. He was also mentioned by name by one of the race announcers.
March 20, 2006: Golden Corral 500 Win
On March 20, 2006, Kasey Kahne won the rain-delayed Golden Corral 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, marking one of his successful races in the season.
September 9, 2006: Chase for The Cup Qualification
On September 9, 2006, Kasey Kahne successfully raced his way into the Chase for The Cup after finishing third in Richmond, securing the last qualifying spot. He finished 10th in the final season standings.
November 27, 2006: 12th Man Flag Raising Ceremony
On November 27, 2006, Kasey Kahne was honored by being invited to raise the traditional 12th Man flag prior to the Seattle Seahawks Monday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers at Qwest Field in Seattle.
2006: Featured in 'Driven to Win'
In 2006, Kasey Kahne was featured in the premiere episode of the Biography Channel series 'Driven to Win'. The 30-minute program covered Kahne's childhood, entry into NASCAR, his 2004 Rookie of the Year season and his first win in 2005.
2006: Coca-Cola 600 Win
In 2006, Kasey Kahne won one of his three Coca-Cola 600 races. This was one of his 18 career wins in the Cup Series.
May 26, 2007: Carquest Auto Parts 300 Win
On May 26, 2007, Kasey Kahne won the Busch Series' Carquest Auto Parts 300 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, marking his first win of 2007.
August 24, 2007: Sharpie 500 Pole and Food City 250 Win
On August 24, 2007, Kasey Kahne won the pole for the Cup Series' Sharpie 500 at Bristol, securing his second pole of the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season. Later that night, he won the Busch Series' Food City 250.
2007: Daytona 500 Qualifying Controversy
During the qualifying for the 2007 Daytona 500, officials discovered holes in the wheel wells of Kasey Kahne's Dodge Charger, leading to accusations of aerodynamic-improving modifications. His team was among six found with illegal modifications during the Daytona festivities.
2007: Sharpie 500 Performance and Season Results
In 2007, at the Sharpie 500, Kasey Kahne dominated, leading 305 laps and finishing 2nd. However, he finished the 2007 season in 19th place with no wins, one Top 5, and eight Top 10s.
2007: 2007 Race Repeat
Kasey Kahne had a repeat of the 2007 race, finishing sixth and seventh, respectively.
February 17, 2008: Daytona 500 Finish
On February 17, 2008, Kasey Kahne started 10th in the 50th Daytona 500 and finished 7th behind teammate Elliott Sadler, repeating their 2007 finish.
May 17, 2008: Sprint All-Star Race XXIV Win
On May 17, 2008, Kasey Kahne won the Sprint All-Star Race XXIV, earning $1,012,975. He was voted into the race by fans and became the first driver to win from the fan vote and the third to win the All-Star race after racing in the Sprint Showdown.
May 25, 2008: Coca-Cola 600 Victory
On May 25, 2008, Kasey Kahne won his second Coca-Cola 600, passing Tony Stewart with two laps to go after Stewart had a flat tire. He became the sixth driver to win both the 600 and the Sprint All-Star Race in the same season.
June 6, 2008: Pocono 500 Win
On June 6, 2008, Kasey Kahne won the Pocono 500 from the pole, despite being 38th at one point during the race due to a pit miscue.
June 20, 2008: Infineon Raceway Pole and Race Result
On June 20, 2008, Kasey Kahne won another pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. However, he finished 33rd after handling issues and pit road troubles.
2008: Missed Chase for the Sprint Cup
Following two consecutive 40th-place finishes, Kasey Kahne missed the 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup by 69 points, finishing the season in 14th place overall.
2008: Second Coca-Cola 600 Win
In 2008, Kasey Kahne achieved another victory in the Coca-Cola 600, marking his second win in this prestigious race.
June 2009: Win at Infineon Raceway and DVD release
In June 2009, Kasey Kahne achieved his first win for Richard Petty Motorsports at Infineon Raceway. Also in 2009, "The Rise of Kahne", a biographical profile featuring interviews with Kahne, was released. It covers his open-wheel roots and successes leading up to the June 2009 win, as well as his work with the Kasey Kahne Foundation.
June 21, 2009: Toyota/Save Mart 350 Win
On June 21, 2009, Kasey Kahne won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 event, securing his first road course win.
September 6, 2009: Pep Boys Auto 500 Win and Chase Qualification
On September 6, 2009, Kasey Kahne won the Pep Boys Auto 500, holding off Kevin Harvick. He qualified for the Chase for the Championship, seeded 4th in points, and finished 10th in the final season standings.
September 10, 2009: Richard Petty Motorsports Merger
On September 10, 2009, it was announced that Richard Petty Motorsports would merge with Yates Racing, with Kasey Kahne remaining as one of the drivers. The team switched to Ford and received engines from Roush Fenway Racing.
2009: Limited NASCAR Events and Improved Sprint Cup Stats
In 2009, Kasey Kahne participated in fewer events in other NASCAR series, focusing primarily on the Sprint Cup. This resulted in a slight improvement in his Sprint Cup statistics for the year.
February 11, 2010: Gatorade Duel No. 2 Win
On February 11, 2010, Kasey Kahne, driving the new Ford Fusion, won the Gatorade Duel No. 2 at Daytona International Speedway.
April 13, 2010: Departure Announcement from Richard Petty Motorsports
On April 13, 2010, Kasey Kahne announced his departure from Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the 2010 season, planning to race with Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, driving the No. 5.
August 10, 2010: Team Red Bull Announcement
On August 10, 2010, Team Red Bull officially announced that Kasey Kahne would drive one of their cars for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, beginning in the 2010 season after his release from RPM.
October 3, 2010: Price Chopper 400 Pole Position
On October 3, 2010, Kasey Kahne started the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway from the pole position.
October 20, 2010: Release from Richard Petty Motorsports
On October 20, 2010, Kasey Kahne was released from his contract with Richard Petty Motorsports.
2010: Appearance in 'Smoke a Little Smoke' Music Video
In 2010, Kasey Kahne made a brief appearance in the music video for the song "Smoke a Little Smoke" by Eric Church.
2010: Second Place Finish at Pocono Raceway
In 2010, Kasey Kahne secured a second-place finish at Pocono Raceway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, marking his only non-victory in six career starts.
June 9, 2011: Farmers Insurance Sponsorship Announcement
On June 9, 2011, Farmers Insurance Group announced they would sponsor Kasey Kahne for 22 races in 2012. His current crew chief, Kenny Francis, would also join him at Hendrick.
September 10, 2011: Missed Chase for the Sprint Cup
On September 10, 2011, Kasey Kahne did not make it into the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup, finishing 21st in points after the Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
November 13, 2011: Victory at Phoenix International Raceway
On November 13, 2011, at the newly configured Phoenix International Raceway, Kasey Kahne held off Carl Edwards to secure his first victory of the season. It was his first win for Team Red Bull and his first victory in over two years.
July 15, 2012: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Win
On July 15, 2012, Kasey Kahne won the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at Loudon, securing a spot in the Chase through the Wild Card spots along with teammate Jeff Gordon.
2012: Third Coca-Cola 600 Win
In 2012, Kasey Kahne secured his third victory in the Coca-Cola 600, adding to his list of accomplishments in the Cup Series.
2014: Subway Firecracker 250 Win
During the 2014 Nationwide season, Kasey Kahne achieved a victory at the Nationwide Series' Subway Firecracker 250, passing his teammate Regan Smith on the final lap with a margin of 0.021 seconds.
October 13, 2015: Birth of Son
On October 13, 2015, Kasey Kahne and his then-girlfriend, Samantha Sheets, welcomed their son.
2015: Charlotte Truck Race Win
At the 2015 Charlotte Truck race, Kasey Kahne edged out Erik Jones for the win by .005 seconds, resulting in the second-closest finish in Truck Series history.
September 19, 2017: Driving for Leavine Family Racing in 2018
On September 19, 2017, Kasey Kahne announced that he would be driving the No. 95 for Leavine Family Racing in 2018.
2017: Brickyard 400 Win
In 2017, Kasey Kahne won the Brickyard 400, marking another significant achievement in his Cup Series career.
August 16, 2018: Stepping Away from Full-Time Competition
On August 16, 2018, Kasey Kahne announced his intention to step away from full-time racing competition at the end of the year.
September 6, 2018: Sitting Out the Brickyard 400
On September 6, 2018, Kasey Kahne announced that he would sit out the 2018 Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis due to heat exhaustion from the previous race at Darlington, marking the first race he had missed since starting his full-time Cup Series career.
October 9, 2018: Retirement Announcement
On October 9, 2018, Kasey Kahne announced on Twitter that he would sit out for the remainder of the year, prematurely ending his 15-year career.
2018: Early Retirement from Racing
In 2018, Kasey Kahne retired from racing before the end of the Cup Series season due to health reasons, leading to his replacement at Leavine Family Racing by Regan Smith.
March 29, 2019: Sprint Car Accident Injury
On March 29, 2019, Kasey Kahne was injured in a severe sprint car accident at Williams Grove Speedway.
May 8, 2020: Return to Racing
On May 8, 2020, Kasey Kahne returned to racing at Knoxville Raceway after over a year of absence due to an injury; he finished 11th in the last chance qualifier.
2020: Started dating Amy Long
In 2020, Kasey Kahne began a relationship with Amy Long, a former sports reporter.
December 22, 2021: Full-Time World of Outlaws Competition
On December 22, 2021, Kasey Kahne announced he would compete full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2022, driving the Kasey Kahne Racing No. 9 car.
December 3, 2023: Full-Time High Limit Racing
On December 3, 2023, Kasey Kahne announced that he would compete full-time with High Limit Racing in 2024.
2023: Birth of Daughter
In early 2023, Kasey Kahne and Amy Long had a baby girl.
January 24, 2025: Return to Xfinity Series
On January 24, 2025, NASCAR announced that Kasey Kahne would return to racing in the Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway on April 19.
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