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Last-lap crash nixes solid run by Richard Petty Motorsports’ Kasey Kahne
By Kenny Bruce - Assistant Managing Editor
Sunday, July 05, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Despite being caught up in a last-lap crash in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400, which resulted in a 15th-place finish at Daytona International Speedway, Kasey Kahne climbed back into Chase For The Sprint Cup contention.
The Richard Petty Motorsports driver was 15th on the final restart on lap 157, but had climbed into the top 10 when he collided with Kyle Busch coming to the checkered flag.
“We’ve been running real good the past few months,” Kenny Francis, Kahne’s crew chief, said, “but we don’t have a lot of real good finishes to show for it. But it’s been a lot of circumstances. A lot. And right here was another example of it tonight. [We were] on our way to a nice solid top-10 and then get in that last wreck there and end up 15th.
“We’re fortunate to be 15th after getting in that wreck. I’ve got to thank the Lord that Kasey’s OK; that was a heck of a scary-looking wreck.”
Kahne, who was also involved in a 13-car crash earlier in the race, climbed from 13th to 12th in the point standings and is now 65 points ahead of 13th-place Mark Martin.
Mentioned Drivers: Kasey Kahne
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6492 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -108 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
| 4 | Kurt Busch | -211 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -285 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
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jenny9nelsen said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 6:25 AMCan I say wow. So glad to see Kasey is ok. I had to listen to the last 11 laps on the radio. Can u call me a true Kasey fan when I had the feeling Kasey was involved in the wreak. I got home went on to Nascar.com and I saw the pick of Kyle and Kasey. I hated that I was right. So glad to see both of them ok. Wow what a wreak. Congrats to Tony.
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Jul 5, 2009 at 10:15 AMThank God Kasey is ok! That snake called Kyle Busch you got what you deserved! I am glad you didn't get hurt Kyle but you better rethink your actions because next time you may not be as lucky! Kasey is in the top 12 now! Whoo hoo!! Congrats Kasey! Congrats to Tony!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdebkitz9 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:40 AMI thought that last wreck was very scary and I was really upset that TNT did not show the guys getting out of their cars other than Kyle. Thank God no one was hurt .Can I say Go Kasey on him getting back into the top 12!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:46 AMk.bush remind's me of a drunk driver that cause's a wreck that hurt's or kill's someone,then walk's away without a scratch! he is a punk a** kid that someone need's to tune up before he doe's something else stupid that can't be reversed! He got out classed and out driven last night and JUST PLAIN GOT HIS CLOCK CLEANED! The sad part is # 9 and # 20 and the third driver that hit this fool could have been hurt or killed! The first move he made was just racing,the second one was a fool's move out of desperation and not wanting to loose,and not caring who paid the price! He know's you cant't make a bone head move like that,but he flat does'nt care! I would never have chased him down to see the doc! Let him go,then be fined and suspended for breaking the Nascar rule's! Mark my word's,this is not the last you've seen of this kind of destruction ,until this moron wise's up! Sad to say, that won't happen anytime soon
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkimba9 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 12:18 PMI believe Kasey was 15th before the wreck, so glad he is ok and didn't get seriously hurt. That was an awful hit.
Report as AbuseGo Kasey I see the Chase in your future!! Keep up the good work.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportminkee2 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 12:36 PMPoor Kasey! He didn't deserve to be involved in Kyle's mess anymore than Joey. Good to know everyone was okay. Since it happened at the end of the race, we were never told how everyone fared. That was quite a hit for the #9 and #20. Glad to hear they are all okay.
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Jul 5, 2009 at 2:03 PMPoor Kasey is the one that caused the big 13 car wreck earlier on around lap 77 maybe he did get what he deserved?????
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkimba9 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:20 PMKasey bumped stremme, causing stremme to cut a tire, most of those cars got back out at some point, to get more points, none that Kyle wrecked could even drive after! You must not be a 9 fan u must be an 18 fan
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Jul 5, 2009 at 2:28 PMGo Kasey. You're in #12 spot now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrmdunn3 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:51 PMKimba, our Kasey was in 8th when Kyle hit him....and our boy actually drove that wreck across the finish line in 15th. Now how's that for heart?
Report as AbuseThe Stremme thing if you watch it closely, it couldn't be avoided. I don't see where Kyle Petty gets off blaming it on Kasey soley. How many times has Stremme or Hornish caused all dumb wrecks? Too many to mention, so just ignore #7.
I was so glad that ESad and Regan Smith managed to miss the last lap accident. Sorry for Joey.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportTuxcatmama said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 5:31 PMThank you, #7, for being correct! And no, I'm NOT an 18 fan, not by any stretch, but c'mon, anyone with eyes that work could see that Kahne hit Stremme from behind and started that entire wreck. Yet he comes up smelling like roses...that's just what happens sometimes. You take the good with the bad, the 9 got lucky last night.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgjackson1 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 6:00 PMCheck Stremme's response about the crash & check Waltrip also before you place all blame on Kahne. Stremme had already made contact with the #26 before Kahne ever touched him. Sure go ahead and blame Kahne if it makes you feel better because your driver again washed out. It's always easier to blame another driver, crew chief or the owner than the actual driver for the results on the track.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgjackson1 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 6:03 PM#7 Whatever, at least Budweiser can say they been to Victory Lane with Kahne!
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Jul 5, 2009 at 6:20 PMOnce again Kasey does an awesome job and someone/something messes up his finish. I'm glad he's okay - that was a massive hit. And I'm happy he's in the Chase now. He deserves it and more!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM#10...i agree...one of those racing deals, but in here...according to some...someone has to be at fault...imagine if it were Kyle that bumped Stremme and the result being that Jr got wrecked...get the drift?...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkahnefan said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 7:41 PMHey tuxcatmama, he was bump drafting David Stremme, something that they DO at restrictor plate races, you cant blame it on him when he was bump drafting in the proper place---the straightaways.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkahnefan said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 7:41 PMAtleast he is ok, he said he had a few bumps but other thatn that he feels fine.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrmdunn3 said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 9:36 PMTUXCATMAMA.....David Stremme is quoted as saying that is was NOT Kasey's fault. Kasey was being pushed from behind, etc. I guess you have to read the drivers quotes...post race.
Report as AbuseHe should know, after all he was the one driving there....not you.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportChelsea said:
Jul 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM"I made it through, but I got some front end damage. I don’t know what Stremme was doing; he was just all over the place. He was like swerving to the right and left, I didn’t know what the [heck] he was doing and I hit him trying to avoid him.” - Quote from Kasey to his crew after that wreck. You can see Stremme swerving on the replays. What else could he have done? Especially with a guy pushing him from behind...it's not like he could've slammed on the brakes. Kasey's not blameless, but by no means should full blame be put on him. It was just a racing deal, IMO. Anyway, I'm glad he's okay from that last wreck. Watching that pretty much scared the heck out of me. Pretty disappointed TNT didn't even bother to give an update on him after the race.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgjackson1 said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 8:04 AM#18 & #19 Thanks I heard the same thing.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkahnegirl said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 12:41 PMKasey is a good clean driver. The incident with Stremme was accidental. It never ceases to amaze me that people like Kasey and Kyle get blamed for everything. But everyone loudly said it was just an accident when Junior crashed Brian Vickers into the leaders in February. I'm just thankful to God that all those whose cars were damaged in the crash are fine. But especially my two favourite drivers, Kasey and Kyle.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportknchevy41 said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 4:38 PM#21, I agree and disagree with you. Kyle does get blamed for everything even the stuff he doesn't do, Kasey hardly gets blamed for stuff. Kyle and Kasey are two of my favorite drivers too, as are AJ, Reed, Elliott, Stewart, Logano, Gordon, Martin, Truex Jr., and Jeff Burton, and Ryan Truex when he gets to cup. I don't like Vickers or Edwards!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportknchevy41 said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 4:39 PMWhen I said Elliott I ment Sadler.
Report as Abusegood job on 15th place finish and top 12 Kasey The Man!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcathyrrooks said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 6:31 PMKasey is one of the most calm drivers on the track..just like Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson. Even Stremme and Michael # 55 said that it was not Kasey's fault. Stremme had already got loose! Remember Stremme and Mark Martin getting into it earlier...that is who took Martin out. Some of you just make me sick when someone else makes a mistake! If Kasey has caused it I would be the first to stand up and say it! But if some of you would take your da&n blinders off and watch it ...then you could see!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdlynntaylor said:
Jul 7, 2009 at 10:19 AMI think that Kasey is a sensational driver. He is calm, collected and cool yet he NEVER gets any publicity. TNT, FOX does not matter no mention of Kasey. I have to wait until Monday to log onto his website to really hear what happened. NascarNow last evening did not mention anything about how he was after Kyle's car ended up on his! They stated:"thank goodness Kyle is OK"...nothing about Kasey. Does anyone know WHY there is such little talk and updates about Kasey. When he fell back to 28 position then climbed back to top 10-15 no mention of that! Petty, "Kasey got into Stremme and took out all those drivers". what an idiot.
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