Kahne Down Under

Kasey Kahne (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) was far from home over the holiday season, but not far from racing. He traveled to Australia to compete in a series of Sprint Car races, where he placed third and fourth, respectively, in two races.

“I grew up wanting to race there because they race during the wintertime which is their summer," Kahne said. “It was great. I finally had the opportunity to go and do it."

Kahne reported a positive experience abroad, but added that he’d missed his family and friends during Christmas. “From now on if I go to Australia or anywhere else, I'll go maybe on the 26th instead of the 20th and stay at home for Christmas," he joked.