That is simply what Kasey Kahne does.
Racers race.
Eight years faraway from his final NASCAR Cup Sequence race, Kasey Kahne is 46-years-old and as busy as ever.
“It has been a very good yr and it has been enjoyable as a result of I’ve accomplished a variety of issues away from the racetrack and on the racetrack this yr and a few sudden issues,” Kahne advised Motorsport.com on Wednesday earlier than his Knoxville Nationals prelim evening.
For instance, Kahne lastly earned his elusive first victory on the World of Outlaws tour again in Could at Williams Grove Speedway. He did so, not behind the wheel of the Kasey Kahne Racing No. 4, however as an alternative the No. 39M for the injured Anthony Macri.
He’s again behind the wheel in his personal automobile this week, alongside full-time driver and teammate Daison Pursley, who took over for the legendary Brad Candy on the finish of final season.
“Being within the Macri automobile, that was a totally sudden cellphone name,” Kahne mentioned. “After which to get to run 10 races for that robust of a staff and Anthony as a driver help simply helped me a ton.
“So yeah, the racing stuff’s been actually enjoyable this yr. I’ve actually loved myself. After which there’s pushing the No. 9 guys to maintain bettering. I haven’t raced with them a ton this yr, so this feels somewhat completely different, but it surely’s been a very pleasurable season for certain.”
Kahne continues to race, and continues to personal automobiles at this degree, all as a result of he’s nonetheless as aggressive as he ever was. He desires to compete in each aspect of this self-discipline attainable.
“I by no means misplaced my ardour for driving,” Kahne mentioned. “I’ve by no means misplaced the fervour being aggressive as an proprietor. Positive, I may not be good at present however we now have an opportunity to be actually good tomorrow with Daison, and I’m pushed to determine all of it.
“I nonetheless have that drive to be arms on. I’m passionate and aggressive. So there’s not so much stopping me proper now. Fortunately, Amy (Lengthy) and (youngsters) Ana and Tanner are supportive of me. In the event that they weren’t, then I would not do it.”
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