NASCAR Cup Series: Top 5 moments of Kasey Kahne's career

NASCAR Cup Series: Top 5 moments of Kasey Kahne’s career

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 17: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 WRL General Contractors Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2018 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 23: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

#2: 2017 Brickyard 400

The 2017 Brickyard 400 was one for the ages. Considered by many fans the most exciting Brickyard 400 in history, Kasey Kahne broke a long losing streak en route to earning his first win since 2014.

After a huge crash between race leaders Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch, a window of opportunity opened for anyone who was willing to put it all on the line. Once the race continued under green flag conditions, more caution flag periods followed suit before a gutsy Kahne scored a surprising win at the Yard of Bricks.

In addition to Kahne’s big win, many fans saw this as a sign that he still had the drive to compete in NASCAR. After becoming a mid-pack driver in the previous few seasons, he showed fans that when push comes to shove, he could still get the job done on the big stage.

From putting himself in a three-wide battle heading into turn three to a powerful final restart, Kahne flat-out drove the wheels off of his #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet that day. This win was his 18th and final career win, and it came after a show that most fans won’t forget anytime soon.

This moment is number two in Kahne’s career due to its crown jewel status and the determination that he showed that day. You don’t see a driver lock in very often, but when it happens, it’s unforgettable.

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