Kasey Kahne's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kasey Kahne.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: Busch Series Wins

In 2005, Kasey Kahne made 22 starts in the Busch Series, splitting time between Akins and Evernham's No. 6 team. He secured victories at the O'Reilly 300 in Texas and the United Way 300 in Kansas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.