Kasey Kahne

Kasey Kenneth Kahne is an American professional stock car and dirt track racing driver, notable for his successful NASCAR career and recent return to racing. He has been recognized for multiple NASCAR Cup Series wins and significant achievements in dirt racing, maintaining a strong presence in motorsports beyond his initial NASCAR tenure.

Early Life and Background

Kasey Kahne was born on April 10, 1980, in Enumclaw, Washington. Raised in a racing family, he developed an early passion for motorsports, beginning his career in go-karts before transitioning to sprint cars and late models. His early influences included his family’s involvement in racing, which shaped his development as a driver. Kahne’s commitment to racing was evident from a young age, setting the foundation for his professional success.

Career

Kahne gained prominence in NASCAR as the Rookie of the Year in 2004 and accumulated 18 career Cup Series victories, including three prestigious Coca-Cola 600 wins (2006, 2008, 2012) and the Brickyard 400 in 2017. Over his career, Kahne drove for teams such as Hendrick Motorsports and Richard Petty Motorsports. He last competed full-time in the Cup Series in 2018, retiring due to health concerns related to overheating and dehydration during races.

Following a hiatus, he returned to competitive dirt racing and sprint cars, winning multiple titles. In 2025, Kahne made a notable comeback to NASCAR by competing part-time in the Xfinity Series for Richard Childress Racing, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet at Rockingham Speedway. Despite being away from NASCAR for seven years, he qualified fourth and finished 14th despite contact damage, showing competitive form. He is also active in the High Limit Racing Series, driving his own No. 9 sprint car for Kasey Kahne Racing, which competes in sprint car and World of Outlaws events.

Off-Track Ventures

Kahne owns and operates Kasey Kahne Racing, a team competing in dirt track and sprint car racing series. He is engaged in charitable activities and is a member of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Kahne has maintained a moderate presence in the media, participating in interviews and public appearances related to motorsports.

Net Worth

Kasey Kahne’s net woth is estimated to be $20 million.

Family Life

Kasey Kahne was born to parents Steve and Pamela Kahne. He has a son born in 2015 with his former girlfriend Samantha Sheets. Kahne and Sheets reportedly maintain an amicable relationship. Since 2020, Kahne has been in a relationship with Amy Long, a former sports reporter, and they welcomed a daughter in early 2023. Further personal details remain private.

Recent Controversies

There are no widely reported recent controversies involving Kasey Kahne.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Kahne competed primarily in dirt track and sprint car events through his own Kasey Kahne Racing team, focusing on High Limit Racing and World of Outlaws series with successful results and multiple wins.
• 1 August 2025: Kahne returned to NASCAR competition part-time, driving the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series at Rockingham Speedway, where he started fourth and finished 14th despite on-track contact damage. He also continues to compete full-time in sprint car racing and remains actively involved in motorsports through his racing organization.