Kasey Kahne News

Richard Petty Motorsports Merger Now Complete:

Richard Petty Motorsports Merger Now Complete:

January 20, 2010
Rumors of a Richard Petty Motorsports/Yates Racing merger began circulating a few months ago but it wasn't until today that the racing community could stop calling them rumors. "I'm here to announce the best kept secret in all of motorsports, which is that the merger

Chili Bowl results – Kahne finishes 18th:

Chili Bowl results – Kahne finishes 18th:

January 17, 2010
Another one of those coveted Golden Driller trophies is going back to Tennessee. This time though, its not in Sammys hands as Kevin Swindell topped Saturday nights 50-lap Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals main event that wrapped up a full slate of Rockstar Energy Drink

Some NASCAR drivers running the Chili Bowl:

Some NASCAR drivers running the Chili Bowl:

January 16, 2010
Some current and past NASCAR drivers are scheduled to run in the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Oklahoma including Kasey Kahne, Jason Leffler, Bryan Clauson, Bobby East, P.J. Jones, Brad Sweet, Tyler Walker, Tim McCreadie, Tracy

Some NASCAR drivers running the Chili Bowl:

Some NASCAR drivers running the Chili Bowl:

January 12, 2010
Some current and past NASCAR drivers are scheduled to run in the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Oklahoma including Kasey Kahne, Jason Leffler, Bryan Clauson, Bobby East, P.J. Jones, Brad Sweet, Tyler Walker, Tim McCreadie, Tracy

RPM not moved yet; Sadler crew chief to remain:

RPM not moved yet; Sadler crew chief to remain:

January 11, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports, Yates and Ford officials are expected to formally announce the completion of the merger Jan. 19. With the addition of Front Row Motorsports and with Wood Brothers Racing returning for another part-time schedule, there will be 10 or 11 manufacturer

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

Tire testing at Auto Club done:

Tire testing at Auto Club done:

December 17, 2009
Security at Auto Club Speedway was very tight Tuesday and Wednesday as Goodyear conducted two days of tire testing at the Fontana, CA track. Unlike other tire tests in recent year, the track was off-limits to all (especially the media) from 9:00am until the 4:30pm

DVD about “the Rise of Kahne” released:

DVD about “the Rise of Kahne” released:

December 17, 2009
Kasey Kahne Racing announced the release of a new DVD entitled "The Rise of Kahne" that documents Kasey Kahne's rise from short track racing to NASCAR superstardom. The 90-minute, documentary style DVD narrated by country music star Dierks Bentley presents fans with

Goodyear tire tests scheduled:

Goodyear tire tests scheduled:

December 11, 2009
Goodyear has four offseason tire tests scheduled. #9-Kasey Kahne [Ford], #12-Brad Keselowski [Dodge], #20-Joey Logano [Toyota] and #31-Jeff Burton [Chevy] are scheduled to test Tuesday and Wednesday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. #56-Martin Truex Jr. [Toyota

Braun Racing still planning on 4 teams:

Braun Racing still planning on 4 teams:

December 7, 2009
In a series that has seen more than its share of car owners come and go in the last several years, Todd Braun has somehow managed to survive and grow. Next year, he plans to field four full-time entries in the Nationwide Series, all with full sponsorship. For 2010,

Petty-Yates Merger supposedly a done deal:

Petty-Yates Merger supposedly a done deal:

December 4, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports officially became a Ford operation on Thursday. The merger deal was signed between principals from RPM and Yates Racing and the appropriate paperwork was filed with Ford Motor Company. Richard Petty Motorsports brings three additional teams

“The Stewies” announced:

“The Stewies” announced:

December 4, 2009
Winners of the third annual 'Stewie Awards' were announced Thursday night by Tony Stewart live on SIRIUS XM Radio from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The 2009 'Stewie Award' winners were decided by fans around the country who voted for the best

Tire test at Auto Club:

Tire test at Auto Club:

December 2, 2009
Goodyear has a tire test scheduled for Dec. 15-16 at Auto Club Speedway in California. #9-Kasey Kahne (Ford) is expected to attend along with the #12-Brad Keselowski (Dodge). #20-Joey Logano (Toyota) and #31-Jeff Burton (Chevy).(FoxSports)(12-2-2009)

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

December 2, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and co-host Matt Yocum will announce the winners of the "Stewie Awards" - honoring the best, boldest and funniest moments of the 2009 NASCAR season - during a special broadcast airing nationwide on SIRIUS XM Radio, Thursday, December 3 from 7:00 to

Blue Changes at Yates Shop:

Blue Changes at Yates Shop:

November 25, 2009
The building used by Yates Racing in Concord, N.C., soon will be gutted and prepared to expand into a four-car Sprint Cup garage when the merger with Richard Petty Motorsports is completed. The building was used to field two cars owned by Yates/Hall of Fame Racing