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Kasey Kahne through the years

Kasey Kahne, born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw, Wash., began his NASCAR Sprint Cup career in 2004, going on to win rookie of the year.
Kasey Kahne, born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw, Wash., began his NASCAR Sprint Cup career in 2004, going on to win rookie of the year.
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Kasey Kahne celebrates after winning the 2017 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 23.
Kasey Kahne celebrates after winning the 2017 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 23.
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Kasey Kahne (center with towel) and team owner Rick Hendrick (left, white shirt) celebrate with the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports crew at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after Kahne snapped a 102-race winless streak on July 23, 2017.
Kasey Kahne (center with towel) and team owner Rick Hendrick (left, white shirt) celebrate with the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports crew at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after Kahne snapped a 102-race winless streak on July 23, 2017.
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Kasey Kahne posted two top-five finishes in the 2016 regular season, including at the AAA 400 Drive For Autism at Dover International Speedway.
Kasey Kahne posted two top-five finishes in the 2016 regular season, including at the AAA 400 Drive For Autism at Dover International Speedway.
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Kasey Kahne would finish fourth in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway in 2015. It was one of his three fourth-place finishes on the year.
Kasey Kahne would finish fourth in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway in 2015. It was one of his three fourth-place finishes on the year.
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Kasey Kahne (5) during practice for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 10, 2014.
Kasey Kahne (5) during practice for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 10, 2014.
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Kasey Kahne celebrates winning the Oral-B USA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Aug. 31, 2014. Kahne clinched a berth in the Chase with the victory.
Kasey Kahne celebrates winning the Oral-B USA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Aug. 31, 2014. Kahne clinched a berth in the Chase with the victory.
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Kasey Kahne does a burnout after winning the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway on Aug 4, 2013. Kahne also won at Bristol Motor Speedway in March.
Kasey Kahne does a burnout after winning the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway on Aug 4, 2013. Kahne also won at Bristol Motor Speedway in March.
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Kasey Kahne won twice in 2012: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte and the 2012 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire.
Kasey Kahne won twice in 2012: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte and the 2012 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire.
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Kasey Kahne watches the Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway from teammate Jeff Gordon's pit box blowing an engine early in the April 2012 race. Kahne replaced Mark Martin at Hendrick Motorsports at the beginning of 2012.
Kasey Kahne watches the Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway from teammate Jeff Gordon's pit box blowing an engine early in the April 2012 race. Kahne replaced Mark Martin at Hendrick Motorsports at the beginning of 2012.
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Kasey Kahne earned his lone win of 2011 in the second-to-last race of the season at Phoenix  International Raceway in November.
Kasey Kahne earned his lone win of 2011 in the second-to-last race of the season at Phoenix International Raceway in November.
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Kasey Kahne talks with crew chief Kenny Francis prior to the 2011 Daytona 500. Francis has been Kahne's crew chief since the end of the 2005 season.
Kasey Kahne talks with crew chief Kenny Francis prior to the 2011 Daytona 500. Francis has been Kahne's crew chief since the end of the 2005 season.
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Kasey Kahne spotlighted the 2010 Team USA Vancouver Winter Olympic team on his uniform and car during Speedweeks at Daytona International Raceway in February of 2010.
Kasey Kahne spotlighted the 2010 Team USA Vancouver Winter Olympic team on his uniform and car during Speedweeks at Daytona International Raceway in February of 2010.
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Kasey Kahne, left, hangs out with actors Bradley Cooper, center, and Jessica Biel in his team hauler prior to the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kasey Kahne, left, hangs out with actors Bradley Cooper, center, and Jessica Biel in his team hauler prior to the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Kasey Kahne, right, took owner Richard Petty to victory lane for the first time in 364 races in June 2009 at Sonoma. Kahne became a part of Richard Petty Motorsports at the beginning of 2009 after a merger with his previous team Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
Kasey Kahne, right, took owner Richard Petty to victory lane for the first time in 364 races in June 2009 at Sonoma. Kahne became a part of Richard Petty Motorsports at the beginning of 2009 after a merger with his previous team Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
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Kasey Kahne raises a Bud to the light to check its coloring during a beer tasting at Richard Petty Motorsports in April 2009. Budwieser sponsored Kane from 2008 through 2010.
Kasey Kahne raises a Bud to the light to check its coloring during a beer tasting at Richard Petty Motorsports in April 2009. Budwieser sponsored Kane from 2008 through 2010.
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Kasey Kahne celebrates after winning the 2008 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kahne has more wins at Charlotte -- four -- than any other track.
Kasey Kahne celebrates after winning the 2008 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kahne has more wins at Charlotte -- four -- than any other track.
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Kasey Kahne began his NASCAR career racing for former crew chief turned owner Ray Evernham. Here the pair celebrate Kahne's win at Texas Motor Speedway in April 2006.
Kasey Kahne began his NASCAR career racing for former crew chief turned owner Ray Evernham. Here the pair celebrate Kahne's win at Texas Motor Speedway in April 2006.
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Kasey Kahne celebrates his first ever NASCAR Cup win at Richmond International Raceway on May 14, 2005.
Kasey Kahne celebrates his first ever NASCAR Cup win at Richmond International Raceway on May 14, 2005.
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