Kasey Kahne News

RPM plans to use new Dodge engine:

RPM plans to use new Dodge engine:

May 5, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports plans to switch to the new Dodge engine in time for the May 31 race at Dover, vice president of race operations Robbie Loomis said Tuesday. Loomis said only one of the organization's four drivers likely will use the R6P8 that the other Dodge

Kahne, Keselowksi, and Flair selling tickets Monday at Lowe’s:

Kahne, Keselowksi, and Flair selling tickets Monday at Lowe’s:

May 3, 2009
Race weeks at Lowe's Motor Speedway are only days away and to help drop the green flag on the exciting month of motorsports at the home of stock car racing, Kasey Kahne, Brad Keselowski, and 16-time World Heavyweight Champion, the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, will sell

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Richmond, race 10 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Richmond, race 10 of 36]:

May 2, 2009
1) #24-Jeff Gordon 1441 [1 win] 2) #2-Kurt Busch 1431 -10 [1 win] 3) #14-Tony Stewart 1402 -39 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1321 -120 5) #18-Kyle Busch 1314 -127 [3 wins] 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1290 -151 [1 win] 7) #31-Jeff Burton 1257 -184 8) #33-Clint Bowyer 1212 -229 9) #

Fan to ride with Harvick in Pennzoil Victory Challenge UPDATE:

Fan to ride with Harvick in Pennzoil Victory Challenge UPDATE:

May 1, 2009
Pennzoil is taking the excitement around the 2009 Pennzoil Victory Challenge to an even higher level by allowing one lucky fan the chance of a lifetime to ride shotgun with Kevin Harvick in the 2009 Pennzoil Victory Challenge. The second annual event is set for May

Goodyear Completes Another Tire Test at Indy:

Goodyear Completes Another Tire Test at Indy:

May 1, 2009
Goodyear returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday for a continuation test to gather data in preparation for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the track July 24-26. Testing this week were #9-Kasey Kahne (Dodge), #17-Matt Kenseth (Ford), #39-Ryan Newman (

After rain leaves, drivers test tires at Indy:

After rain leaves, drivers test tires at Indy:

April 30, 2009
Rain again disrupted a Goodyear test today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but once the track dried shortly after noon, four NASCAR teams were able to get in nearly six hours of tire testing. The purpose of the one-day session, which was a continuation of last week

Goodyear returns to Indy to test tires this week:

Goodyear returns to Indy to test tires this week:

April 28, 2009
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Wednesday to continue its testing program for this years Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the track this July 24-26. This week's one-day session is a continuation from

Some Sprint Cup Driver Notes:

Some Sprint Cup Driver Notes:

April 28, 2009
"¢ #2-Kurt Busch is the new points leader, overtaking #24-Jeff Gordon by five points. Gordon held the top spot for the last six races. Busch, after a Talladega finish of sixth, assumes the lead for the first time since March 13, 2005. "¢ #5-Mark Martins victory parade

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Talladega, race 9 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Talladega, race 9 of 36]:

April 26, 2009
1) #2-Kurt Busch, 1299 [1 win] 2) #24-Jeff Gordon, 1294, -5 [1 win] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 1235, -64 [1 win] 4) #14-Tony Stewart, 1232, -67 5) #11-Denny Hamlin, 1193, -106 6) #18-Kyle Busch, 1124,-175 [2 wins] 7) #99-Carl Edwards, 1119, -180 8) #33-Clint Bowyer, 1098

Kahne set at RPM thru 2010 UPDATE:

Kahne set at RPM thru 2010 UPDATE:

April 25, 2009
#9-Kasey Kahne Open Interview - Dodge Motorsports Transcript: CAN YOU TALK ABOUT HOW THINGS ARE RIGHT NOW AT RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS? ARE YOU HAPPY? ARE YOU EXPLORING OTHER OPTIONS? [Kahne]"Im definitely not exploring other options. I have another year with Richard

Prelude to the Dream announced:

Prelude to the Dream announced:

April 25, 2009
On Wednesday, June 3, the Field of Dreams that is Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will once again play host to the Prelude to the Dream. The all-star dirt Late Model race featuring 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy will be presented live

Fan to ride with Harvick in Pennzoil Victory Challenge:

Fan to ride with Harvick in Pennzoil Victory Challenge:

April 25, 2009
Pennzoil is taking the excitement around the 2009 Pennzoil Victory Challenge to an even higher level by allowing one lucky fan the chance of a lifetime to ride shotgun with Kevin Harvick in the 2009 Pennzoil Victory Challenge. The second annual event is set for May

Kahne in the #43 at Lowes:

Kahne in the #43 at Lowes:

April 21, 2009
Looks like Kasey Kahne will drive a #43 Bumper to Bumper Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May. See an image of the car on the #43 Paint Schemes page.(4-21-2009)

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 6 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 6 of 36]:

March 29, 2009
UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 6 of 36]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 959 2) #33-Clint Bowyer 870 -89 3) #2-Kurt Busch 827 -132 [1 win] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 817 [1 win] 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 811 -148 6) #18-Kyle Busch 800 -159 [2 wins] 7) #14-Tony

Sprint All-Star Race XXV To Feature Exciting 10-Lap Shootout For Final Segment:

Sprint All-Star Race XXV To Feature Exciting 10-Lap Shootout For Final Segment:

March 25, 2009
Sprint All-Star Race XXV To Feature Exciting 10-Lap Shootout For Final Segment: The 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will feature a 10-lap shootout as its final segment, reviving memories of some of the events most spectacular finishes. NASCAR Sprint