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Kasey Kahne Charlotte Media Transcript

Found October 13, 2012 on Start 'N' Park Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kasey Kahne,  Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Time Warner Chevrolet, met with media and discussed Dale Earnhardt Jr. sitting out two races due to a concussion, how drivers not in the Chase race with Chase contenders, the upcoming test at Kansas, his year to date with Hendrick Motorsports and more. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE NO. 5 CAR FOR TOMORROW NIGHT’S RACE? “I felt all right with our qualifying lap. The car felt great. I didn’t get quite enough like a few of the guys in front of us did, but it was still a pretty solid lap and it was doing everything I wanted it to do. I feel good about it. We have a fast Time Warner Cable Chevrolet and I’m looking forward to practice today and then to tomorrow night’s race.” WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION TO DALE EARNHARDT JR.’S CONCUSSION AND MISSING THE NEXT TWO RACES? “I felt really bad for him. From a racing standpoint, nobody wants to miss a race. I couldn’t imagine having to miss a race. When I first read it, I really couldn’t believe it. It was such a surprise. An...
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