Kasey Kahne News

Stock Car Fans Ramblings – Twin 125’s:

Stock Car Fans Ramblings – Twin 125’s:

February 13, 2004
We had the running of the Gatorade Twin 125's at Daytona International Speedway, and if Jr's car was awful Thursday it's gonna be a long day for 42 other drivers on Sunday. Greg Biffle grabbed his first career-pole Sunday, and he'll lead 'em to the green as the first

Kahne’s Contract:

Kahne’s Contract:

February 10, 2004
been told that Kasey Kahne got out of his contract with Ford, the details are: Kahne's attorneys advised him in October his contract became void after Jason Jarrett ran a third Robert Yates Ford in last September's Cup race at Talladega. Their contention was Kahne

Testing at the Rock:

Testing at the Rock:

February 2, 2004
North Carolina Speedway says three Nextel Cup teams were scheduled to test at the Rockingham track today. Those expected were #31-Robby Gordon, #9-Kasey Kahne and #10-Scott Riggs. Kevin Harvick was also scheduled to be on hand to test his #21 Busch Series car.(Scene

The Latest on Ford and Kahne:

The Latest on Ford and Kahne:

January 26, 2004
Kasey Kahne's immediate future is still the subject of speculation, with Ford officials mum about what they might do. Kahne had a contract with Ford but has jumped to [the #9] Dodge and Ray Evernham. "I try to stay out of that," Evernham says. "Kasey has honored his

Elliott has a new title:

Elliott has a new title:

January 21, 2004
Bill Elliott, who plans to run 5-15 races this year, was officially dubbed “competition director” by owner Ray Evernham for the teams of Jeremy Mayfield and Kasey Kahne.(Gaston Gazette)(1-21-2004)

Kahne – Ford update:

Kahne – Ford update:

January 14, 2004
Kasey Kahne, taking over for Bill Elliott in the #9 Dodge has neither the time nor the will to engage Ford Racing officials who claim he reneged on their development deal. Kahne insists he fulfilled his contractual obligations before leaving Akins Motorsports to take

Speed Chooses first 4 drivers for Reality show:

Speed Chooses first 4 drivers for Reality show:

January 11, 2004
NASCAR Busch Series drivers Casey Atwood, Kasey Kahne, Tim Fedewa and two-time series champion Randy LaJoie are the first drivers confirmed for the new SPEED Channel reality series NBS 24/7, set to debut with back-to-back half-hours on Feb. 16 at 8:00pm/et. SPEED Channel

Evernham cars get some spinach for July Daytona Race:

Evernham cars get some spinach for July Daytona Race:

January 9, 2004
hearing that the #9 Dodge of Kasey Kahne and the #19 Dodge of Jeremy Mayfield will sport Popeye The Sailorman 75th Anniversary schemes in the Pepsi 400 at Daytona in July.[no images...yet](1-9-2004)

Parker leaves Yates? UPDATE:

Parker leaves Yates? UPDATE:

January 3, 2004
hearing that former #88 Crew Chief, Shawn Parker have parted ways. Mike Ford was named a few weeks ago as Jarrett's new crew cheif. No word on Parker's plans.(12-15-2003) UPDATE: Crew chief Shawn Parker will attend the Truck Series test session at Daytona International

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

December 19, 2003
Evernham Motorsports brought their Dodges to the Nashville Superspeedway for two days of testing on December 17 & 18. NASCAR drivers Bill Elliott, Jeremy Mayfield, Kasey Kahne, and Elton Sawyer were all in town to participate, as was their owner, Ray Evernham. Mother

New Crew chief for the #38 and Kahne:

New Crew chief for the #38 and Kahne:

December 16, 2003
Akins Motorsports team owners Doug Stringer and Brad Akins announced Monday they have hired Tim Shutt, 34, as the new crew chief of the #38 Dodges in the NASCAR Busch Series, which will be driven by Kasey Kahne. The team's previous crew chief, Wes Ward, has accepted

Parker leaves Yates? UPDATE:

Parker leaves Yates? UPDATE:

December 15, 2003
hearing that former #88 Crew Chief, Shawn Parker have parted ways. Mike Ford was named a few weeks ago as Jarrett's new crew cheif. No word on Parker's plans.(12-15-2003) UPDATE: Crew chief Shawn Parker will attend the Truck Series test session at Daytona International

Evernham Announces 2004 plans; Kahne to the #9; Elliott to a limited schedule:

Evernham Announces 2004 plans; Kahne to the #9; Elliott to a limited schedule:

December 5, 2003
Elliott to run limited schedule in Evernham Motorsports Dodge Kahne succeeds Elliott as driver of the #9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Baldwin joins Evernham as team director for Kahne’s #9 Dodge team Evernham Engines to supply engines for Kahne’s Busch Series Dodge Evernham

Baldwin to Evernham:

Baldwin to Evernham:

November 24, 2003
Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin left Ultra Motorsports and replaced Ford at Evernham Motorsports, which uses Dodges. Baldwin is expected to work with rookie driver Kasey Kahne if Kahne is released by Ford Motor Co.( Yahoo Sports )(11-24-2003)

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE 3 Gaughan and Penske and Kodak? to the #77? Blaney OUT?

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE 3 Gaughan and Penske and Kodak? to the #77? Blaney OUT?

November 21, 2003
The Kodak fact finding mission stopped at Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and reportedly to Penske Racing South – where there is interest in starting a third team.( Ford Racing )(11-10-2003) UPDATE: hearing Brendan Gaughan is "supposed