Kasey Kahne News

Bud to remain on the #9:

Bud to remain on the #9:

November 3, 2010
Budweiser will remain on the #9 Ford at Richard Petty Motorsports for the final three Sprint Cup events of the season, a team spokesman said on Tuesday. There was speculation the sponsor would not be on the car past last weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway after

Budweiser not making final payment to RPM?

Budweiser not making final payment to RPM?

October 30, 2010
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Budweiser has told Richard Petty Motorsports that the team will not receive the final installment of its 2010 sponsorship contract. Bud's contract called for Kasey Kahne to be the driver of the

Budweiser not making final payment to RPM?

Budweiser not making final payment to RPM?

October 29, 2010
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Budweiser has told Richard Petty Motorsports that the team will not receive the final installment of its 2010 sponsorship contract. Bud's contract called for Kasey Kahne to be the driver of the

Loomis discusses RPM’s plans:

Loomis discusses RPM’s plans:

October 23, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports is looking forward to finishing this season strong and already is making plans for 2011. Robbie Loomis, the director of competition for RPM, answered questions at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday amid speculation that the organization is

NJ gets NASCAR License Plates:

NJ gets NASCAR License Plates:

October 23, 2010
NASCAR fans in New Jersey can start their engines and display new license plates of their favorite drivers. The Motor Vehicle Commission unveiled 12 new plates at Wall Stadium racetrack in Wall Township on Wednesday [Oct 20th]. NASCAR license plates are available by

Kenny Francis comments on Kahne & RPM:

Kenny Francis comments on Kahne & RPM:

October 22, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports and a dispute with Roush Fenway Racing. Roush provides cars and technical support to RPM. Needless to say, there have been _ and remain _ many questions about Richard Petty Motorsports moving forward. Kenny Francis talked for a few minutes

Speed’s option not picked up; #82 to #4? to Chevy? UPDATE:

Speed’s option not picked up; #82 to #4? to Chevy? UPDATE:

October 22, 2010
It was reported on SPEED's NASCAR Race Hub that driver of Red Bull Racing's #82 Toyota, Scott Speed, was told that his 2011 option was not picked up, making him a free agent in 2011 (NASCAR Race Hub). AND Two people familiar with Kasey Kahne joining Red Bull said he

RPM owes millions UPDATE none to Kahne:

RPM owes millions UPDATE none to Kahne:

October 22, 2010
More details are being revealed concerning the current financial situation at Richard Petty Motorsports, including approximately $12 million owed to the team's chassis and engine suppliers and former driver Kasey Kahne. Speaking on the condition on anonymity, a source

Speed’s option not picked up:

Speed’s option not picked up:

October 21, 2010
It was reported on SPEED's NASCAR Race Hub that driver of Red Bull Racing's #82 Toyota, Scott Speed, was told that his 2011 option was not picked up, making him a free agent in 2011 (NASCAR Race Hub). AND Two people familiar with Kasey Kahne joining Red Bull said he

RPM may not run past Martinsville UPDATE 3:

RPM may not run past Martinsville UPDATE 3:

October 21, 2010
The house of cards is finally falling for George Gillett's Richard Petty Motorsports. The assembly line from Roush Fenway Racing and Roush Yates engines has stopped running to RPM. Engines have been picked up, cars have been repossessed, and sources on both sides --

Kahne released from RPM ride UPDATE 2 to #83 for rest of year:

Kahne released from RPM ride UPDATE 2 to #83 for rest of year:

October 21, 2010
Kasey Kahne was released from Richard Petty Motorsports on Wednesday night, clearing the way for him to join Red Bull Racing for the final five races of the season. RPM announced Kahne was out of the #9 Ford effective immediately, and Aric Almirola would drive the

Sweet making Nationwide debut:

Sweet making Nationwide debut:

October 20, 2010
Kasey Kahne Racing driver and USAC open-wheel star, Brad Sweet, will make his NNS debut this weekend at Gateway International Raceway in the #11 Great Clips Camry. The 24-year-old has made eight NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) starts in the #90 Great Clips

Race and Commercial Breakdown of the Bank of America 500:

Race and Commercial Breakdown of the Bank of America 500:

October 20, 2010
For those of you NASCAR fans that like stats and love to hate commercials, or wonder how often your driver was focused on, here is the breakdown for Saturday's race. ESPN on ABC was the broadcast team for this event. Start time to record race/commercial periods: 7:

Kasey Kahne cant wait for the season to end:

Kasey Kahne cant wait for the season to end:

October 18, 2010
#9-Kasey Kahne said he felt ill Saturday night, which is why he did not finish the race at Charlotte. Kahne and Richard Petty Motorsports hit yet another rough spot Saturday night when, after his brakes failed, Kahne said he was too ill to continue the race in his

Race week activities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:

Race week activities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:

October 12, 2010
Wednesday, Oct. 13: 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Voting Day '“The NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel meets to determine and announce the second five inductees. The announcement, scheduled for 4 p.m., is open to the public. Thursday, Oct. 14: Richard Petty Book