BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12:  Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Liftmaster Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan.  (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Liftmaster Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kasey Kahne named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers

NASCAR officials added Kasey Kahne to its list of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers on Monday, a selection that coincides with his 43rd birthday.

Kahne was an 18-time winner in NASCAR Cup Series competition, prevailing in the Coca-Cola 600 three times (2006, 2008, 2012). He also won at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, clinching the last victory in his 15-year career in NASCAR’s top division.

Kahne drove for three NASCAR Hall of Famers in his career, winning races for Ray Evernham, Richard Petty and Rick Hendrick.

NASCAR.com