Kasey Kahne News

Nothing New on Elliott UPDATE well…..maybe something:

Nothing New on Elliott UPDATE well…..maybe something:

November 20, 2003
Bill Elliott was supposed to meet with owner Ray Evernham today, have heard nothing concerning any decision on Elliott's 2004 plans.(11-18-2003) UPDATE: Mike Ford's departure from Evernham Motorsports and its #9 Dodges is likely to open the door to the hiring of crew

#38 to Dodge in 2004 UPDATE:

#38 to Dodge in 2004 UPDATE:

November 17, 2003
Busch Series owner Brad Akin would like to have Kasey Kahne drive for him again next year. But Akin is switching the #38 from Ford to Dodge in 2004, and Kahne is under contract with Ford. Kahne says that if he were released from that Ford commitment, he would jump

Kahne wins at Homestead; Vickers wins the Championship:

Kahne wins at Homestead; Vickers wins the Championship:

November 15, 2003
#38-Kasey Kahne [with Ray Evernham spotting] held off #8-Martin Truex Jr. to win Saturday's Ford 300 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while 20-year-old #5-Brian Vickers grabbed the NASCAR Busch Series championship. It was Kahne's first career Busch Series

Biffle wins pole at Homestead:

Biffle wins pole at Homestead:

November 13, 2003
#7-Greg Biffle captured the pole for the season ending Ford 300 at Homested Miami Speedway with a new track record of 177.416mph. Starting on the outside pole will be #25-Bobby Hamilton, Jr., #38-Kasey Kahne, #21-Kevin Harvick, and #1-Jamie McMurray. Where did the

An odd Elliott rumor – back to Ford? UPDATE:

An odd Elliott rumor – back to Ford? UPDATE:

November 8, 2003
hear a hot rumor circulating around the garage area at Martinsville this weekend is that Ford and Dodge are working on a swap. Ford will release Kasey Kahne from his contract to drive for Evernham Motorsports. In exchange, Elliott will run one last season in a Ford

Kahne signed…sort of?

Kahne signed…sort of?

October 28, 2003
Kasey Kahne, a 23-year-old Busch racer, is reported to have signed a tentative contract with car owner Ray Evernham and Dodge, and Kahne, according to sources, feels that the only real debate is over who pays for the buyout. However, Ford officials are adamant about

And just when ya think all the talk was exhuasted:

And just when ya think all the talk was exhuasted:

October 27, 2003
the Winston Salem Journal reports that #9-Bill Elliott wants to cut back his schedule dramatically next season and run only a handful of races, probably five to eight. But he has reluctantly agreed, according to sources, to run the full 2004 Nextel Cup tour one more

Akins to Dodge?

Akins to Dodge?

October 26, 2003
Busch Series car owner [#38] Brad Akins is considering a switch to Dodge for his team in 2004, which seems odd in light of the fact that his driver is Kasey Kahne. Kahne, you may remember, has a contract with Ford Motor Company that prevents him from driving other

Akins to Dodge?

Akins to Dodge?

October 26, 2003
Busch Series car owner [#38] Brad Akins is considering a switch to Dodge for his team in 2004, which seems odd in light of the fact that his driver is Kasey Kahne. Kahne, you may remember, has a contract with Ford Motor Company that prevents him from driving other

Kentucky Testing; Kahne to test for Evernham? UPDATE and no Kahne spotted:

Kentucky Testing; Kahne to test for Evernham? UPDATE and no Kahne spotted:

October 23, 2003
On Tuesday, October 21st, #99-Jeff Burton will test at Kentucky Speedway. On Wednesday, October 22nd, #19-Jeremy Mayfield and #9-Bill Elliott, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #0-Ward Burton will test.( Kentucky Speedway site ) also hearing that Kasey Kahne will test an Evernham

Elliott Part Time in 2004? UPDATE 3:

Elliott Part Time in 2004? UPDATE 3:

October 21, 2003
now hearing that Bill Elliott will semi-retire and run five Cup races in 2004, assuming it'll be in the #9 Dodge.(10-2-2003) UPDATE: The Winston Cup garage is rife with rumors about Bill Elliott's possible retirement, but Elliott himself says it's still too early to

Kahne, Baldwin to Debut at Homestead?

Kahne, Baldwin to Debut at Homestead?

October 19, 2003
hearing Tommy Baldwin [current crew chief on the #7 car] will crew chief a third Evernham Motorsports Dodge [#91?] at Homestead with Kasey Kahne driving. Kahne supposedly will drive the #9 full time in 2004. Bill Elliott will supposedly run a select number of Cup races

An odd Elliott rumor:

An odd Elliott rumor:

October 19, 2003
hear a hot rumor circulating around the garage area at Martinsville this weekend is that Ford and Dodge are working on a swap. Ford will release Kasey Kahne from his contract to drive for Evernham Motorsports. In exchange, Elliott will run one last season in a Ford

Baldwin Resigns? UPDATE 4:

Baldwin Resigns? UPDATE 4:

October 17, 2003
The resignation of Tommy Baldwin from Ultra Motorsports and Bill Elliott's expected move to a part-time schedule next season fueled speculation Baldwin and Kasey Kahne [see below story] will team up at Evernham Motorsports next year.( Augusta Chronicle ) and see my

Ford Keeping Kahne:

Ford Keeping Kahne:

October 10, 2003
There has been a lot of conversation and rumors this past week regarding the status of Kasey Kahne and his contract with Ford Racing and Robert Yates Racing. Greg Specht, Ford's North American Racing Operations Manager, made a statement regarding Kahne's contract status