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Kasey Kahne Biography
Birth Name:
Kasey Kenneth Kahne
Birth Place:
Enumclaw, Washington, United States
Profession
Race Car Drvier
Fast Facts
- Began racing at age 8 on a dirt track his father built at the family home in rural Washington
- Emerged as a top open-wheel talent in 2000, capturing the USAC Midget title and Silver Bullet Series Rookie-of-the Year crown
- Advanced to the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2002 and posted his first victory the following year at Homestead
- Named NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie-of-the Year in 2004
- Created the Kasey Kahne Foundation in 2005 to support chronically-ill children and disadvantaged youths
- Appointed in 2006 to President Bush's Council on Service & Civic Participation
Relationships
- Kale Kahne -- Brother
- Kole Kahne -- Cousin
- Willie Kahne -- Cousin
- Kelly Kahne -- Father
- Tammy Kahne -- Mother
- Shanon Adams -- Sister