The 2011 season has not gone according to plan for Kasey Kahne and his new team. Kahne had high hopes and a positive outlook starting with Hendrick Motorsports and joining one of NASCAR’s top teams. Unfortunately for him, all has not gone according to plan. So far this season, Kahne has not finished anywhere inside of the top ten and has had one DNF. His best finish this season is 14th at Fontana, after the rain was delayed shortly after the midway point.
After confusion among the team at Bristol Motor Speedway, there has been a spotter change to the No. 5 Chevrolet. Kahne’s spotter, and cousin, Kole Kahne will be taking a break from his spotter duties and Shannon Mcglamery will be filling in for him. Kahne’s reason for the shakeup is to initiate change and see how it plays out on track.
“I would say it’s something I wanted to do, something different. I was a little unpleased after California. We are just looking at something for a couple of weeks. We are going to see after Te...
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